Review of National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) by Anna P — 17 Jun 2008

Ryan Reynolds brings something endearing and comic to this otherwise mediocre gross out comedy.

This review of National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) was written by Anna P on 17 Jun 2008.

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

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