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Orange County [2002]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
While it invites charges of Hollywood nepotism, Orange County overcomes that stigma with a delightful cast of newcomers and veterans alike. It's no better or worse than many teen comedies, but director Jake Kasdan (son of director Lawrence Kasdan) astutely combines teen-flick staples (stoner gags, raucous parties) with a biting undercurrent of southern California absurdity. This comedic texture helps Colin Hanks (son of Tom) and Schuyler Fisk (daughter of Sissy Spacek) to prove their big-screen promise. They play (respectively) an Orange County teen and aspiring writer named Shaun who yearns for admission to Stanford, and his sensible girlfriend who knows just how to nurture his dreams. Much of the comedy arises from the foibles of Shaun's dysfunctional family (played to perfection by Jack Black, Catherine O'Hara and John Lithgow), while unbilled cameos by Ben Stiller and Kevin Kline add zest to a movie that tries to be different, and mostly succeeds. --Jeff Shannon
A pleasant comedy that will keep you smiling
Review date: 2008-05-09 Rating: 6 out of 10
What it may not do is make you roll around the floor laughing. I found it amusing not hysterically funny, but what made it for me was the feel good nature of it, its charming and likable. Well worth a look, and remind yourself that jack black can be funny.
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Reviews
Disappointed
Review date: 2008-03-26 Rating: 4 out of 10
I bought this DVD only because I'm a big fan of Jack Black.
Jack Black was very funny in this film (so as many other his films) and other actors did fine jobs too but the story is boring.
It's just another MTV movie which teenagers might be enjoying but is not for over 20's.
Conversations between a teacher and high school students are good examples, i.e. Romeo and Juliet or graduation ceremony.
I am too old not to laugh at these stuff.
However, as I mentioned, Jack Black was brill.
go for it
Review date: 2006-12-13 Rating: 6 out of 10
orange county is an amusing yarn that passes as solid entertainement as well,nothing more,nothing less and of course there is a niche for films like this,always predictable,usually entertaining and reliable,challenging they are not.
The film tells the tale of a bright kid who dreams of escaping orange county which he views as hell due to his family and friends and the lack of opportunities in the area,when his transcript to a better university is mixed up he faces a dilemma that needs resolution.
All i all this is solid enough and jack black is good as the lay about brother but when all is said and done it wont better or worsen anyones dvd collection
what a comedy
Review date: 2006-01-19 Rating: 10 out of 10
well what a film to watch its really original and full of hilarious moments. both leading actors create such a funny atmosphere throughout the whole film.its an ideal film for teenagers and the old alike........
The real OC
Review date: 2005-06-17 Rating: 8 out of 10
Orange County. The reason I bought this is because Jack Black is my god.However, although the appearance of the aforementioned genius was good, the whole film is actually very good. The storyline is pretty basic but the actors come off with great performances. Also doesn't seem like a 12 certificate which is a bonus for me. Rewatchable which is the key to buying a dvd.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Colin Hanks
Schuyler Fisk
Jack Black
Kyle Howard
Bret Harrison
Creators:
Colin Hanks (Primary Contributor)
Jack Black (Primary Contributor)
Mike White (Writer)
Adam Schroeder (Producer)
David Gale (Producer)
Herb Gains (Producer)
Scott Aversano (Producer)
Scott Rudin (Producer)
Van Toffler (Producer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
EAN: 5014437820334
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2003-07-07
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 79 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2002-01-11
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: Spanish (Original Language)