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John Cho (Harold Lee) and Kal Penn (Kumar Patel) highlight the cast of
this hilarious comedy that features non-stop laughs and unique plot
twists. Harold, an uptight investment banker and Kumar a rebellious
medical student are long time friends and roommates, who share an
interest in marijuana and mischief. After a long week of work, Harold
and Kumar sit down to a joint smoke session when they both have an
epiphany. They witness a delectable White Castle commercial that
literally makes them foam at the mouth. This commercial pushes them to
an amazing journey to find the “perfect meal” and fulfill their
munchies. Along their wild expedition they have multiple run-ins with
the police, constantly try to find more marijuana to maintain their
high, run into Neil Patrick Harris who eventually steals their car, and
also witness two British chicks playing “battle shits” in the bathroom.
All the while, Harold grapples with his inability to talk with Maria
(Paula Garces) his Latin love interest, and Kumar struggles with his
inability to find a real job.
Meanwhile, Harold and Kumar still have the unbearable munchies and have
yet to find a White Castle. However, the two finally see the promise
land but must face one last obstacle to reach their ultimate goal. They
must hang-glide off a monstrous cliff to save themselves from the police
and reach their destiny. Having no other options, Harold and Kumar strap
themselves in to the hang-glider and take their leap of faith. Soaring
through the air like an eagle stalking its prey, the two land safely at
the fast food joint. The movie culminates in an all out gorge session,
with Harold and Kumar stuffing their faces until they can barely sit up
straight. Afterwards, the two reflect on their journey and oddly realize
they have actually matured throughout the entire ordeal. Harold
eventually talks to Maria and Kumar goes in for a prestigious job
interview.
Overall, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle is an exceptional
comedy. With superb directing by Danny Leiner, jokes that touch on
issues such as race and stereotypes, and hilarious cameos by Neil
Patrick Harris and Jamie Kennedy, this movie should be in the DVD
collection of every movie lover.
Review by Jake Gluckman |