Review of National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) by Clint F — 21 Jun 2008

Damn good movie and unfortunately, one of the last lampoon ones that were....

This review of National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) was written by Clint F on 21 Jun 2008.

National Lampoon's Van Wilder has generally received mixed reviews.

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