Do you ever wish you could live in a fraternity and host
wild parties every single night? The three friends in Todd Phillip’s hit
blockbuster, “Old School” (2003), are lucky enough to live this dream. Big name
actors Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, and Vince Vaughn are transformed on the
screen into the goofy, loveable characters of Mitch (Wilson), Frank (Ferrell),
and Bernard (Vaughn). It’s not all fun and games for the hilarious trio
however; their new frat house leads them to a series of predicaments and relationship
problems.
The
adventure begins when Mitch comes home from a business trip early only to make
a shocking discovery about his girlfriend, leading him to end his relationship
with her. Down on his luck, Mitch’s friends Frank and Bernard help him find and
move into his new house right off campus of the fictional Harrison University.
Their antics and hilarious shenanigans eventually gain attention from the dean
of the college, who happens to be the grudge-holding subject of the threes’
bullying back in high school.
While at times, the plot can seem a little less than
believable; Old School definitely holds its viewers’ attention throughout. Will
Ferrell captures the spotlight with his college persona “Frank the Tank,” and
his love for the oldest fraternity pledge, “Blue” who is pushing 87 years of
age. The crew undergoes a series of difficult tasks to retain fraternity status
and keep their house and learns a few life lessons and captures the hearts of
their audience along the way.
Whether you
are a die hard fan of the actors, or this is the first movie of theirs you’re
watching, they do not disappoint. This is the perfect movie for any college
student looking to get a good laugh. If you’re not a fan of raunchy comedy or
excessive swearing however, Old School is not for you. Either way I would give
the movie two thumbs up.