Old School

DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: February 21, 2003

8.1	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 293 Ratings

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TTW107Feb 6, 2012

-"You my boy blue!"
-"Well, um, actually a pretty nice little Saturday, we're going to go to Home Depot"
-Earmuffs
This movie has more than enough laughs to go around, Very very enjoyable movie.

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cilincescuFeb 8, 2013

A CRIMINAL comedy It was awesome !!!
It's not the story, it was common... It's how it's made... full of funny jokes, crazy situations :)))
I'm sure that everyone of you know 3 guys exactly like the 3 main characters :D

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geedupJul 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 losersThese 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

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MATMMar 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’reLike 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.… Expand

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ydnar4Jan 28, 2015

Old School is a classic 2000's comedy. Overall it is likely one of the best film released starring the so called "frat-pack". For me this is really the movie that sets Will Ferrell up for the future he had (Anchorman and Blades of GloryOld School is a classic 2000's comedy. Overall it is likely one of the best film released starring the so called "frat-pack". For me this is really the movie that sets Will Ferrell up for the future he had (Anchorman and Blades of Glory followed and for Vince Vaughn Dodge ball and Wedding Crashers). There were several times hat I found myself in stitches over this movie. Its just as significant now as it was in 2003, and its aged well over the 12 years since its release. If you are a fan of any of the stars in this film Old School is worth watching because this is really the beginning of the revolution for these actors, except for Luke Wilson who we would certainly like to see back in a film like this again.… Expand

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Compi24Nov 28, 2012

"Hangover" Director Todd Phillips delivers a sort of "Animal House" throwback with "Old School". The film tells the story of Mitch, played by Luke Wilson, whose life basically falls apart before his eyes. He then decides to move in to a house"Hangover" Director Todd Phillips delivers a sort of "Animal House" throwback with "Old School". The film tells the story of Mitch, played by Luke Wilson, whose life basically falls apart before his eyes. He then decides to move in to a house on a college campus. Mitch's friends Frank and Beanie, played by Ferrell and Vaughn, convince him to start a fraternity within the college campus. Hilarity, of course, ensues. I found myself laughing a fair amount in this movie. There were a couple moments that were made me laugh hysterically, but overall the laughs came pretty moderately for me. Luke Wilson is great at playing. . .well the straight man - I feel that that's all he plays in movies unfortunately. And Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn are excellent as Wilson's flawed but fun friends. Overall I found the movie pretty darn hilarious. Even though some of the subplot stuff was rather annoyingly predictable, the movie still managed to make me laugh a bit.… Expand

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DamianFeb 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!

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ERG1008Sep 17, 2010

Childish, terrible story, vulgar, ridiculous, silly & cliche ridden but made me laugh more than I expected & I enjoyed it..
I'm still laughing at the wedding band now. I'm sure I once saw a band like this in Oldham!

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Meth-dudeSep 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 entertainedIt 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.… Expand

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asylumspadezNov 23, 2011

It was funny for the most part, Can get rather boring and stale as well. Acting was solid and there are a lot of hilarious parts through out. It was a solid comedy worth watching.

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rotkuSep 3, 2011

A homage to the eighties college movies such as Back To School but it is rescued from mediocrity by a hilarious performance by Will Ferrell. Still worth a watch and it's guaranteed you'll find at least one moment that will make you laugh out loud.

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csw12Apr 4, 2012

This movie is flat out stupid. Had some really dumb parts in the film and some that were very funny. Characters are totally worthless and the acting was quite pitiful. Decent enough for a comedy.

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cameronmorewoodNov 12, 2012

The jokes aren't as frequent as they should be, and it doesn't have much of a plot, but Old School delivers the goods nevertheless. It's a crowd pleaser, with some uproarious monologues from Ferrell.

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amheretojudgeNov 13, 2019

So it is about a group not coming but working together. That's the premise and there is no chemistry. And yet I liked it. It is smarter than it pretends to be.

Old School Todd Phillips, the co-writer and director, is one of those filmmakersSo it is about a group not coming but working together. That's the premise and there is no chemistry. And yet I liked it. It is smarter than it pretends to be.

Old School

Todd Phillips, the co-writer and director, is one of those filmmakers that gets comedy right. We see people take comedy lightly and as a result the comedy starts taking them for granted. As in, even good sketch scenes and one liners have failed repetitively if there is no head or leg to its existence. Over the years, you see these happening.. nay, escalating where you see a series of jokes stitched together in the form of highlight. This post social media world where patience is the last thing on the audience's list.

They are usually gobbling over these attention seeking humor. Where the root and stem is chosen, overpowered by the fruit. But what it, if looked at the bigger picture, shows is that there is no need to endure either the hard work by the audience or put up by the makers. And hence comes these few filmmakers who believes in the entire characters. All sides of it. All dimensions.

Phillips makes sure you see each side of them before you experience the wildness, the mistakes and their surprising skills. In fact, even his jokes work like that. It starts with an innocent or childish or amateur ideas then leads up to its peak and then we are also shown what the aftermath result is. These layers may get unnoticed if you are mesmerised in Will Ferrell's commitment to physical comedy. Old School is old if looked at the ideas it explores. It sounds like an idea that is pitched to the producers to get them all riled up over the script. Luckily, derivation is not a disadvantage but a proud armour.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Jan 6, 2023

This was the first movie I ever seen with Will Ferrell in it. I thought it was hilarious. The movie ain't really that good, but it's so funny that it doesn't really matter.

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geewahJan 20, 2021

The movie doesn't have much of plot, and it does use well worn tropes, but there a just enough jokes to make this entertaining enough.

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superfrog281Jul 16, 2023

This movie honestly had some pretty enjoyable moments. Especially when Will Ferrell went nude in that one scene. The trio cast was pretty incredible as well as the rest of the supporting actors. Pretty funny stuff.

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RichardSOct 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.