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Stealing Harvard [2003] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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In Stealing Harvard, the charming Jason Lee (Chasing Amy, Almost Famous) wastes his talent playing John, a nice guy who once rashly promised his niece that he would pay for her college education. Now she's been accepted into Harvard, and though John has just the right amount of money in the bank, that money is meant to buy a house for himself and his fiancée Elaine (Leslie Mann). Afraid of disappointing his niece, John enlists his friend Duff (Tom Green) on a spree of inane criminal escapades that go wrong. Lee is an engaging actor, but he can't make the half-baked gags of Stealing Harvard funny. Similarly wasted are Megan Mullally, Dennis Farina, Chris Penn and others. --Bret Fetzer
Forgettable, merely a paycheck for the actors
Review date: 2007-09-26 Rating: 2 out of 10
Tom Green and Jason Lee have teamed for this comedy. Stealing Harvard introduces us to Jason Lee, who quickly learns that Harvard has accepted her. A long time ago he promised her that he would pay. The only problem, though, is his girlfriend and he had been saving to buy a house. His niece needs thirty thousand dollars, which is exactly what they had to saved. Instead of telling his girlfriend, Jason Lee struggles to find other ways of raising the money. When he finally does get the nerve, it is too late; she has already put in a bid on a house, thereby locking up the funds. The bid goes through.
Tom Green suggests to Jason Lee they could steal the money. The rest of the film is about how they bungle through various burglary jobs, trying to get the money. Each job gets more and more botched. The very first job is probably the funniest, because Jason Lee breaks into a house and is intercepted by the owner who is both very off in the head and very lonely for his dead wife.
While the film certainly has its funny moments, it's not one of those movies you can watch over and over again. For you Tom Green fans, there's his usual antics which should keep you satisfied. I've never been much of a Tom Green fan personally. Tom Green's character is certainly funny, and it is through him that Jason Lee gets his jobs. They never work out as well as Tom Green says they will.
Though the film does wander through some funny material, it just feels so formulaic. If you don't have anything else to do, watch Stealing Harvard. But if you want to see a good movie, there are certainly better ones out there. Once the dramatic situation is established, you can pretty much write the rest of the movie yourself. There are certainly a few laughs, but more oft than not you know exactly where they're going.
This results in rather stale movie making, where instead of making a really good comedy they make one more hour and a half diversion to waste your time on. There is no edge to this film, which you would expect from Jason Lee and Tom Green. This is a movie more about the pay check than anything else.
September 25, 2002
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Disappointing
Review date: 2005-03-11 Rating: 4 out of 10
Well..I am certainly surprised that this film got such good reviews. I have enjoyed Tom Green's type of comedy before. So after reading these reviews, I thought I'd purchase it. God..was I disappointed..the storyline is lame, the comedy isnt that funny compared to Freddy got fingered. The only good thing about this film, is that Megan Mullally is it in, as well as Chris Penn playing a small role.
Dont bother buying this film, rent it if you want for a few minimal laughs.
From a Tom Green fan
Review date: 2005-01-12 Rating: 6 out of 10
I gotta say the movie was pretty funny over all with the usual "Tom Green" humour. However, it's not really an amazing movie like Freddy Got Fingered is. Probably because Tom Green isn't the main character.
You should get it though coz it's cheap.
Review of Stealing Harvard
Review date: 2004-01-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
Basically peeps commit crimes so they can pay for the fees to go to Harvard. Harvard is a really good Unviversity in the USA. Tom Green is very funny. * * * * *
Hilrarious, great comedy!!
Review date: 2003-09-28 Rating: 10 out of 10
Again we have another film with Tom Green which is absolutely awsome!!
The films all about this guy jack(Jason Lee- Mallrats, Jay and Silent bob strike back) who has saved $30,000 with his girl friend for a new house and wedding, but when Jack visits his niece she has been accepted to Harvard University and he is then reminded that he promised his niece that he would pay the fund if she ever got in! The fee is $30,000! Jack then in trouble could'nt take the money that him and his girlfriend has saved as she secretely bought a house, so Jack has no option but to turn to his friend Duff(Tom Green- Freddie got fingered) for help, Duff's only idea and plan is to turn to crime! but for these guys robbing stores and hold ups with plastic guns isnt so easy?!
I recomend this film to all comedy lovers!
One to watch!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Megan Mullally
Jason Lee
Tom Green
Leslie Mann
Dennis Farina
Creators:
Jason Lee (Primary Contributor)
Tom Green (Primary Contributor)
Bert Salke (Producer)
Chris Brancato (Producer)
Howard Lapides (Producer)
Marty P. Ewing (Producer)
Maureen Peyrot (Producer)
Martin Hynes (Writer)
Peter Tolan (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Columbia TriStar
Manufacturer: Columbia TriStar
EAN: 9780767869744
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 0767869745
Number of items: 1
Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen,
Release date: 2003-02-18
Universal product code (UPC): 043396066847
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 85 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2002-09-13
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: French (Dubbed)