July 30, 2004
What to do Friday night.
You may have heard some buzz about the movie "Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle" starring John Cho (the guy from American Pie 1&2) and Kal Penn (Kalpen Modi, the guy from Van Wilder). It's set in New Jersey, and it's about two guys who get the munchies and their adventures as set off for White Castle.
Ebert and Roeper give it "two thumbs up." I had a few chances to see it in various advance screenings, and also when it was at the L.A. Film Festival, but I kept missing them. I was lucky enough to finally see it last night at a pre-screening event at the WB lot. I didn't think that I'd find a slapstick/gross-out/stoner comedy funny, but I actually found it to be pretty clever and well-written.
Of course, I will admit I am biased because I am within two degrees each of John Cho (yes, this John Cho) & Kal Penn, but regardless, if you are looking to watch a comedy this weekend, take a shot at Harold & Kumar (check their xanga sites).
And of course, if you're in L.A., you can check out the temporary White Castle on Sunset Boulevard which is giving out 1 free burger per person, per day until August 11 to promote the movie.
P.S. - I have some Harold and Kumar freebies, if anyone is interested...
P.P.S. - You can win your own private screening by entering the Harold & Kumar Look-alike Contest, check the Harold & Kumar xanga sites for more details!
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OH MAN I WANT A WHITE CASTLE!!!!!! There isn't one for at lest 100 miles:( I just love those belly bombers! Wonder how they will survive USPS???
Posted by: ann at July 30, 2004 07:38 AMShould be funny, at least judging from the trailers. I'd go see it, if I didn't have wee children at home to look after. *sob*
Posted by: Deltus at July 30, 2004 08:22 AMGood. I wanted a good report because I really want to see this movie. Although if you ask me they shoulda really gone to Taco Bell, esp if they made Kumar a Guju. hee...I'm such a stereotypical Indian. :)
Posted by: Meeta at July 30, 2004 08:54 AMI've wanted to see this one since I first saw the trailer ages ago. I've been hoping I'll have time (and money) to go see it next week. :)
Oh, and what Meeta said.
Posted by: Mikey2 at July 30, 2004 10:16 AMI was wondering about this film... I'm not usually into this type of story, but something about it appeals to me anyway. Now I'm going to have to see it.
Posted by: Pie at July 30, 2004 02:49 PMheh, we drove past that white castle earlier on our way to the greek.
Posted by: peter at July 31, 2004 01:52 AM
I may hafta go see this movie, now that I'm hearing the comments from regular movie goers...the majority seem to like it. But if it turns out to be another Stoned Age...I will protest!
P.S.
Posted by: Mia at July 30, 2004 02:06 AMFreebies Rock My Socks :-)