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While it invites charges of Hollywood nepotism, Orange County overcomes that stigma with a delightful cast of newcomers and veterans alike. It's no better or worse than many teen comedies, but director Jake Kasdan (son of director Lawrence Kasdan) astutely combines teen-flick staples (stoner gags, raucous parties) with a biting undercurrent of southern California absurdity. This comedic texture helps Colin Hanks (son of Tom) and Schuyler Fisk (daughter of Sissy Spacek) to prove their big-screen promise. They play (respectively) an Orange County teen and aspiring writer named Shaun who yearns for admission to Stanford, and his sensible girlfriend who knows just how to nurture his dreams. Much of the comedy arises from the foibles of Shaun's dysfunctional family (played to perfection by Jack Black, Catherine O'Hara and John Lithgow), while unbilled cameos by Ben Stiller and Kevin Kline add zest to a movie that tries to be different, and mostly succeeds. --Jeff Shannon
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film must have something going for it as I didn't fall asleep, but that aside it really didn't have many redeeming features for me. In fact the only one I can think of is that its short.
Shaun is a teenager who finds a book on a beach, which sparks off his decision to want to be a writer. To further advance his writing he wants to go to Stanford where he would be able to meet the author of the book he found. However due to an administrative error his application is rejected.
The film alternates between standard teen type comedy, which I've seen done much better elsewhere, and then sudden lurches to a drippy message movie with songs that reflect Shauns angst or frustration. So we go from man in underpants (Jack Black) bumbling in on an important meeting (I didn't laugh) to Shaun walking down the street with an appropriately worded song playing in the background, reflecting the characters sadness or whatever.
The irony is that at one point in the film one of the characters (can't remember who) is talking about the faults in many writers, or perhaps writing in general and describes the main fault of this film.
Maybe if I was 30 years younger I might appreciate it, but I found it entirely predictable and suggest only purchasing if you know its your sort of film or its very cheap.
Shaun is a teenager who finds a book on a beach, which sparks off his decision to want to be a writer. To further advance his writing he wants to go to Stanford where he would be able to meet the author of the book he found. However due to an administrative error his application is rejected.
The film alternates between standard teen type comedy, which I've seen done much better elsewhere, and then sudden lurches to a drippy message movie with songs that reflect Shauns angst or frustration. So we go from man in underpants (Jack Black) bumbling in on an important meeting (I didn't laugh) to Shaun walking down the street with an appropriately worded song playing in the background, reflecting the characters sadness or whatever.
The irony is that at one point in the film one of the characters (can't remember who) is talking about the faults in many writers, or perhaps writing in general and describes the main fault of this film.
Maybe if I was 30 years younger I might appreciate it, but I found it entirely predictable and suggest only purchasing if you know its your sort of film or its very cheap.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
All you need to know: This film is FUN-NY!! Sometimes it's really super just to kick back with a light hearted film (with the obvious poignant message at the end of course) and just enjoy it. Jack Black is once again a crazy, dim character with some great one-liners and surreal jokes that are just hysterical, and Schuyler Fisk makes a decent and slightly more sophisticated come-back after her role in "The Babysitters Club". Colin Hanks is cute as Shaun and his obvious love for family and friends is quite touching.
With a crazy and fun plotline that really holds your attention, a great soundtrack and clever humour combined with traditional slapstick this film is superb! Watch it!
With a crazy and fun plotline that really holds your attention, a great soundtrack and clever humour combined with traditional slapstick this film is superb! Watch it!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
well what a film to watch its really original and full of hilarious moments. both leading actors create such a funny atmosphere throughout the whole film.its an ideal film for teenagers and the old alike........
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Dull, unfunny and badly acted.
Orange County has slightly more intelligence than your average teen comedy, but unfortunately, it's just not very funny. Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by Ernie
California Here We Come ....
As a predecessor to the series The O.C., Mike White's penned comedy provides hilarity and amusement throughout, thanks to a sweet natured script and an array of familiar faces... Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by Ms. T. M. Versfeld
A pleasant comedy that will keep you smiling
What it may not do is make you roll around the floor laughing. I found it amusing not hysterically funny, but what made it for me was the feel good nature of it, its charming and... Read more
Published on 9 May 2008 by genejoke
go for it
orange county is an amusing yarn that passes as solid entertainement as well,nothing more,nothing less and of course there is a niche for films like this,always predictable,usually... Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2006 by sean paul mccann
The real OC
Orange County. The reason I bought this is because Jack Black is my god.However, although the appearance of the aforementioned genius was good, the whole film is actually very... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2005 by "maximilianpoole"
Great
It is so funny. You can watch it again and again. Neat box too, which makes it a great Birthday or Christmas present. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2004 by Sue Arkell
just brilliant
well, wot can i say? i went to watch school of rock at the cinemas and it was absolutly brilliant, as are all jack black films, if a film has JB in it then you can guarantee that... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2004 by Jack Black
MTV film, A to B...
Orange County is hardly worth discussing- there's not much to it, aspects of prior MTV films like She's All That & prior Colin Hanks vehicle Get Over It are present. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2003 by Jason Parkes
It's all orange
Jack Black stars in an all new comedy film Orange County and
its pretty funny.Tom Hanks's son Collin Hanks takes the role as a college boy wanting to be an author but the... Read more
its pretty funny.Tom Hanks's son Collin Hanks takes the role as a college boy wanting to be an author but the... Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2003 by "zombie-dude"
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