Old School (2003)

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Good concept, poorly executed.

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

I will never, in my lifetime understand why so many people think this is not only hilarious but also a good movie. Only 1 of the 3 leads has any comic sensibility and his part (will ferrell) is played so over the top that it's almost pathetic. Vaughn and Wilson prove again they have no business in a comedy, Piven, usually funny is also wasted.The plot and screenplay, if you can call it that is something a 6th grade lunchroom could've come up with. But it's obvious that this movie is not about plot, but about jokes. The only problem is the premise is so pathetic and just down right stupid that the jokes fail.I know I am in the majority here, but I have seen the movie 3 times now, and have not so much as chuckled once, let alone laugh. Top 5 least favorite movies ever for me personally.

Rating-6/10Old school is a funny movie with a funny cast, maybe not the funniest movie ever but with a nice plot and a film that doesn't have to make you laugh to be good, this is worth a watch. I did think maybe I overrated this at first but the film is actually pretty good with some nice jokes added into an ever revealing storyline, and with some physical comedy actors to go, this is film has quality. I felt the film was Solidly OK and here below is why I felt that about it all.The story is a college fraternity type film, and you may be thinking " we have had this all before" ,but this has a twist, the main characters aren't college students, they have jobs, families and they never get to party, well until now. The pacing is good, the movie not too long and the although the jokes aren't a plenty and takes along time for the first funny thing to be said, it still manages to be kind of funny by the end. The story end's in a smart way as well with hints of more high school films coming in but it still remains the working dad's and there house.Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn are the main guys in this and without them I would have rated this poor, although none of them are at comedy best, they still manage to churn out a respectfully funny performance. I did enjoy there support too and the characters that hang around there house are all fun guys, I didn't quite appreciate the acting of the Dean Jeremy Piven, but he doesn't ruin it too much at all.Todd Phillips in a sense runs the whole thing and contributes to the script but also directs, and I felt without the firm direction of Phillips, the film would suffer more so hats off to his contribution to the film. Some funny stunts they do can be hilarious and make you genuinely chuckle, one such part is at Vince Vaughn's sons birthday party when Ferrell(MAYBE A SPOILER HERE FOR SOME) get's well, darted by a zoo keeper and I won't ruin the sequence but it made me laugh more than at any other time in the movie.The film's main bad point is that it isn't all THAT funny and jokes do occasionally miss the mark badly, it doesn't make this film bad at all but contributes to it's lower mark. I also felt maybe the characters could have put more back into it as although they are funny, people such as Ferrell should be much more funny and do a lot more of what we have seen before of him. Finally the script isn't all so solid but I won't mention too much about it because that would just drag it right down, which is doesn't deserve.I think those into these kind of early 2000's college comedies should enjoy and although it is a different type crudeness wise to things like American Pie and such (mainly because they main characters are mature adults), it may not please everyone, but should overall. Same again for people who shouldn't watch, the film isn't afraid of being itself and letting it's hormones go so if you dislike crude, better stay away.Overall I give it a 6/10 meaning it is Solidly a OK movie but offers very little more than this, my rating is stretching it to it's highest point, maybe I felt nice on the day. If you a teen watch it because it has all the hallmarks of teen moves today, but another thing is if you were a teen or in college in the early 2000's, it should be a massive nostalgic trip back to them day's, oh and might make you laugh.

This a classic comedy that needs to be in everyone's collection. Will and Vince are excellent in their supporting roles. From office environment to off campus life, this movie appeals to all level of society. With a bunch of cameos as well, this is a very funny and entertaining movie.Spoiler alert!One of the best screens is where Frank (Will) gets shot in the neck by Shawn Michael Scott and he stumbles around his friends daughter birthday with the dart in his neck. Ending isn't satisfying as I would like. This is one movie that deserves a sequel.

I would have given this a 10 if I wasn't scared a better movie will ever be made within the next century. Vintage Will Ferrel, at his most stupid; Vince Vaughan is hilarious; the Godfather is simply that; and the film's shallow but hilarious plot is why I created a review here.The plot is not clichéd, that's for sure. This is not a synopsis so I will not spoil the film in any way by giving you hints of the storyline. If you liked Scary Movie, watch this. This is my first review and probably the only review I will ever give in my entire life- writing reviews are for sad, bored people, often in their pension ages- but I know I had to write one for this film.Watch it, show it to your kids, and create bumper stickers for the film (if you get really depressed); this is the funniest, stupidest Comedy I have seen in a long time.