Old School

Name: Old School
Genre: Comedy
Released: February 21, 2003
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell

2003

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Mixed or average reviews based on 32 Critic Reviews

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DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: February 21, 2003 | Unrated

Starring: Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell

Summary: A raucous comedy about a trio of thirty-something buddies who try to recapture the outrageous, irrepressible fun of their college years by starting their own off-campus frat house. (DreamWorks Pictures)

Director: Todd Phillips

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 91 min

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Jay Boyar

The whole plot is a shambles. And yet none of this matters much when you're laughing as hard as this film makes you laugh. Read full review

Kevin Carr

Will Ferrell is a fearless comedian, and he commits completely to his insanity in the film, and that makes it work. Read full review

Dallas Observer Luke Y. Thompson

Ferrell owns the screen. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

Under Reitman's deanship, Ferrell lets his freak flag fly and Vaughn unlooses a notably funny, light-on-his-feet lunkheadedness. Read full review

Rick Groen

Speaking of funny things, director Todd Phillips has been down this path before in "Road Trip." There, toiling in the same lame genre, he actually showed a hint of comic ingenuity. Here, the hint has dwindled to a hoarse whisper. Read full review

Kim Morgan

With little cohesion and no respect for the editing process, Old School often feels like someone threw film clips on the floor and strung them together willy-nilly. Read full review

Connie Ogle

If you're going to be offensive, by all means be offensive. Be tasteless! Be "There's Something About Mary." But at least stick to your guns, and don't wuss out when it counts. Read full review

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Damian

Feb 4, 2011

One of my favourite movies of the decade! It made me laugh, which is no mean feat. I've only ever heard good things from people I know who've seen it. A must see!

8 of 11 users found this helpful83

StephenM

Aug 24, 2005

Loved the movie...a masterpiece. I was pleased to see that it just made Vanity Fair's top 50 films of all time list. Frank the Tank is one of the best characters to come along in a long time. If you don't enjoy this movie, you need to lighten up and live a little. Fart jokes and Loved the movie...a masterpiece. I was pleased to see that it just made Vanity Fair's top 50 films of all time list. Frank the Tank is one of the best characters to come along in a long time. If you don't enjoy this movie, you need to lighten up and live a little. Fart jokes and one liners aside, there is a fair amount of real world insight in the film for those of us at the same stage in life (early 30s).… Expand

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geedup

Jul 5, 2012

These movie critics are the only people I know that do not like this movie. Sure it is a bit immature and freekishly simple comedy, but a laugh from beginning to end. One of my favorites- Frank the tank baby! Guys forming a frat for losers just to keep a home near a college campus. "You'reThese movie critics are the only people I know that do not like this movie. Sure it is a bit immature and freekishly simple comedy, but a laugh from beginning to end. One of my favorites- Frank the tank baby! Guys forming a frat for losers just to keep a home near a college campus. "You're my boy Blue!"… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

MATM

Mar 21, 2021

Like other Todd Phillips movies, "Old School" is as full of characters who display a real arch as much as it is full of laughs. I find this type of crude humor hilarious, but I don't expect everyone to agree. I give it a B, next time you’re in the mood for a movie, this one won’t disappoint.

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Meth-dude

Sep 24, 2016

It wasn't always funny, it was predictable and the characters were cliché but it was still pretty entertaining and the soundtrack was really good. Old School is definitely not a great comedy but it's still good enough to keep you entertained for the entirety of the movie.

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RitaP.

Jan 26, 2006

Some very funny moments but nowhere as good as Anchorman.

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RichardS

Oct 15, 2006

1 vote for Will Ferrell, at least he knows what comedy is. His pratfalling and stupidity is funny. Everything else is beyond bad. Absolutely hateful rip off of Animal House with maybe 4 smirks all film, all Ferrell.

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