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National Lampoon's Van Wilder

(2002, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Tim Matheson, Tara Reid, Ryan Reynolds)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    The grossest, most disgusting humor imaginable.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 16 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Student from India portrayed stereotypically.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Extremely explicit sexual references and situations.
  • Language:

    Extremely strong language.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking and drug use portrayed as harmless fun for those over 18.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About National Lampoon's Van Wilder

Parents need to know that this movie has the grossest and most disgusting humor imaginable, involving every possible bodily function. There are extended jokes about the size of a dog's testicles. Characters drink to excess. Van's beneficence includes getting compliant girls for boys who would otherwise not have anyone to have sex with.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Van Wilder is less funny than the average R-rated comedy

    People looking for a funny, R-rated, raunchy comedy should be at the end of their ropes before watching Van Wilder. Van Wilder relies more on gross-out pranks and sexual situations, then on funny dialogue. Therefore, mostly teens will find this humor funny, while adults are likely to sigh, thinking "what disgusting act will come next?" Parents should know that this movie has tons and tons of references to sex acts, bodily functions, and body parts. The movie opens with a scene of what the audience thinks is oral sex (what we later find out is that it's a woman fixing a mans pants, while sucking on a lollipop.) A man describes with graphic detail about how he came to America to have all kinds of sex. A man is tricked by an elderly woman into having sex with her. There are 2 scenes of sex, and many bare breasts and a bare butt. One person almost has sex, but gets his back lit on fire and falls out of a window (the person is fine and it's all comical). A group of people masturbate a dog with very big testicles, and then a different group of people unknowingly eat twinkies filled with the dogs semen. There is are a couple of f**ks, s**ts, and many slang terms for sex acts and body parts. There is also use of marijuana through a bong and a group of 8 year olds, who drink till they throw-up. This movie reminded me of Animal House, so people who enjoyed that might have fun with Van Wilder. However it is likely, that many will just be bored by Van Wilder.

  2. I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    inappropriate but hilarious

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 4.0

    I laughed and yelled at the language and sex stuff so my little siblings cant hear it

    FUNNY. I laughed but had to yell at the bad parts so my siblings couldnt hear it. I like this movie but I like vacation, check my rivew for that too.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Really Funny Movie, but really not for anyone under the age of 17

    Contains a lot of explicit content in it, mostly sex wise. A lot of nudity, a dog with big balls, sex, language throught out, and of course, drugs and alcohol.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 4.0

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    FFFFFUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 3.0

    NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VAN WILDER

    VAN WILDER is an exceptionally funny but explicit movie. Basically an ANIMAL HOUSE for the new generation. Sex-10: Nudity including male, female and animal, sexual content including situations and references. Language-8 1/2: Very strong language Violence-0 Drugs-0 Racism-7: Sterotyped indian character My Rating: R for strong sexuality/nudity and some language

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