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6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 106
  2. Negative: 25 out of 106

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  1. RichardS.
    Apr 26, 2008
    2
    This movie is so damn stupid that anyone who thinks its brilliant or amazing must be brain-damaged. What makes this movie good? The disjointed plot (it's called Escape from Guantanamo Bay, but is that what the movie's really about, or is it going from one place and joke to another without any real point?) The bad acting (from the whole cast)? The lame, stupid jokes (was there anything intelligent about the humour)? Is it funny cuz of the constant references to drug and sex: if you find that funny then may be you're still a teenager, even though the movie's not for kids. The terrible attempts at satire? The inspiring music? Seriously, think about it: does Harold and Kumar have the makings of a good movie? And by good I don't mean one of those serious dramas that are usually Oscar contenders. I mean good in the sense of normal good, like most Pixar or Dream Works comedies. This movie sucked and blowed at the same time. Expand
  2. JoeT.
    Aug 3, 2008
    4
    SPOILER This mislabeled sequel doesn't even have much to do with Gitmo. Any opportunity lost. Probably a '6', but am so disappointed by how unfunny and toothless this sequel turned out.
  3. RobertP.
    May 11, 2008
    8
    If it's good enough for A.O. Scott, it's good enough for me. I've seen it twice. The stereotypes are well done. The nasty humor is so ridiculous that you can't help but bust a gut laughing. Not for everyone. The easily offended should stay home and fans of that new Ashton Kutcher movie wouldn't get it.
  4. BillL
    May 2, 2008
    6
    Definitely not bad, but doesn't top the first one. However, considering how its just another low-budget stoner movie, it is well written and definately deserves a view for college kids with a free weekend.
  5. NeilH.
    May 6, 2008
    10
    This movie is instantly in my top 3 movies all time. The people who rate it low are just the grouchy old people.
  6. JeffW.
    May 7, 2008
    2
    A very sad excuse for a comedy. It lacked any overall cleverness or even humor at all.
  7. MichaelA.
    Aug 4, 2008
    10
    One of the best stoner movies to have come out in the last four years! I say it is just as good as the original, not better, but just as good. There are a lot of references to other stoner movies, and a lot of inside jokes from things that happened in the first movie. The soundtrack is the best I have heard in any stoner movie since Cheech & Chong Up In Smoke, and it definately rips that cookie-cutter BS from the first film. There are a lot of male genitalia jokes throughout the film, so if one is turned off or intimidated by that kind of humor, that could be viewed as something to watch out for. Overall I would say this movie is a must for everyone to watch, and a necessity for any stoner DVD collection. With tons of features and the ability to re-arrange the entire trip, this DVD has lots of replay value! P.S. Toughing out the credits could yield a nice surprise. Expand
  8. HugoR.
    Apr 25, 2008
    10
    As good as the first.
  9. TheSwami
    Apr 28, 2008
    9
    Not quite as good as the first (as expected in any sequel), but it is pretty freaking funny at times. Some jokes fall flat, but on the whole I was greatly entertained.
  10. NickS.
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    Hilarious, something you can partially relate to, and overall a great comedy.
  11. RC
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    Excellent movie! very funny as well as pokes fun at how stupid and arrogant the us government is.
  12. JimB
    Apr 28, 2008
    5
    These first 3 ratings are from rating bots; there is no way this movie is worth a 10; it was worse than the first. The movie was epic meh.
  13. ChadS.
    May 1, 2008
    2
    If everybody was stoned out of their minds on weed, nobody would care if you were Korean, a Gujarti Indian, or Neil Patrick Harris. That message still applies to "Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay", but this unforeseen(and unnecessary) sequel is nowhere near as fun as its predecessor, whose modest story of two American stoners(who just happened to be said Korean and Guajarti Indian) on a quest for the perfect burger, was transgressive, but above all else, hillarious. Beset with two appealing filmic elements: Guantanamo Bay, and Neil Patrick Harris as Neil Patrick Harris, "Harold and Kumar..." wastes both, by not using locale and comedic weapon in tandem. Isn't it obvious? Harold(John Cho) and Kumar(Kal Penn) should go to Guantanamo Bay to free Doogie Howser on a fried commando raid. The "escape from Guantanamo Bay" should be the film's climax, not just some matter-of-fact episode in the pair's stoned road trip. Just imagine the surreal fun that could be had if the star of the ABC sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" was actually an Islamic fundamentalist? Expand
  14. JoeA.
    May 25, 2008
    0
    It was garbage. It was total anti-racist. The film makes fun of white people. It is garbage. Not funny. The guy breaks many laws and should have gone to jail. Total stupid, but Neil Patrick Harris is okay.
  15. ChrisW.
    Aug 1, 2008
    9
    Not as good as the first movie... but it had its moments. Neil Patrick Harris is Golden! The Un-Rated version was a bit too un-rated at times. I felt like I had stumbled onto a Porn channel or something during the pool scene and when the two hookers start making out.
  16. Ryencoke
    Aug 1, 2008
    0
    It really wasn't funny at all. It was just toilet humor.. First one was good. This was just plain garbage.
  17. PaulF.
    Aug 17, 2008
    8
    Basically much more funny than I thought it would be. I thought it was just going to be a big underlining political statement. There were a couple of priceless scenes, especially the ones with George W. Bush and Dougie Howser (Neil Patrick Harris). Though a bit formulalic (saw the first one after seeing this one) I really hope the make a third one. Harold and Kumar go together like Cheech and Chong but better as their personalities are distinctive from one another. In any case I highly recommend this movie but not for those who do not like crude humor as this definitely has its share. The movie does not depend on it but simply uses all mediums at it disposal. Expand
  18. CarlW
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    Absolutely hilarious! I am in the 30-45 demographic and loved it. Sure a lot of the jokes are cheap toilet humour but there was a lot more to the movie than that. I give the movie a 10 even though there were some parts I didn't like because it was just so funny, clever and well directed. Rober Corddry as the Homeland Security Officer is pure gold. Seriously anyone who disliked this movie and I can see that a few people gave it a zero, should take a long hard look at themselves. Expand
  19. ChrisP.
    Aug 6, 2008
    0
    One of the greater regrets in my life was not stopping myself from leaving the room where the movie was playing. The jokes fall into the f-yeah, beer, boobs, weed, 18-24 range that can drive anyone crazy.
  20. DavidA.
    Apr 25, 2008
    10
    Simply Amazing.
  21. TiS.
    Apr 25, 2008
    10
    Cool movie.
  22. DougG
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    As good as if not better than the first. The threesome with the weed, Kumar, and his soon to be fiance was just hilarious.
  23. BaffL.
    Apr 27, 2008
    9
    Love that it picks up right after the first movie, also college age Harold nearly made me piss myself. Maybe all these newspaper critics feel it's beneath them. Bah!
  24. [Anonymous]
    Apr 27, 2008
    9
    Great movie. Some laughs already seen in the trailers, but definitely not a let down.
  25. Athena
    Apr 27, 2008
    9
    One of the best laughs you will have at the movies all year. Completely ridiculous but you should expect that. Beware of some poop jokes at the beginning but other than that you'll just laugh till your sides hurt
  26. AlecB.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    Easily the funniest movie of 2008. Even better than the first Harold and Kumar. It kept me laughing from the beginning all the way to the end. Anybody who liked the first movie or just likes a funny comedy i strongly recommend this one
  27. PoopsM.
    Apr 28, 2008
    7
    If you enjoyed the first one, you'll enjoy this one. You are warned, however, that this films title is very misleading. It should really be called, "Harold and Kumar Try to Get Laid" as most of the movie centers around Harold trying to find his dream woman and Kumar tries to go to Texas to stop his ex from marrying some guy who has 3 small scenes.
  28. FrederickM.
    Apr 28, 2008
    9
    Not as great as the first, but a throughly enjoyable experience.
  29. TomS.
    Apr 29, 2008
    2
    This was a pitiful, unfunny sequel to the brilliant initial film. Boring, predictable, and juvenile. Real disappointment. Avoid it.
  30. TylerH.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Great movie, I don't get why its rated so low.
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 27
  2. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Reviewed by: John DeFore
    50
    Lacks the fresh charm that made their first such an unexpected (if guilty) pleasure.
  2. Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    70
    An over-the-top and beyond-PC comedy that sometimes deftly, sometimes slapdashedly infuses party-hearty anarchy with hectoring moral outrage.
  3. Mostly dumb, no matter how desperately and even valiantly it aims for "thinky."