A Valentine’s Day episode of the Real Slashers video series has just been released, and with this one we’re celebrating the holiday by taking a look at the 2001 slasher movie Valentine (watch it Here). To hear all about it, check out the video embedded above!
Based on a novel by Tom Savage, Valentine was directed by Jamie Blanks from a screenplay by Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts, Donna Powers, and Wayne Powers. The film has the following synopsis: On Valentine’s Day in 1988, Jeremy, a geeky boy, is falsely accused by a girl of attacking her and trashed by others. In 2001, the girl is part of a group that begins to lose its members to a killer.
Denise Richards, David Boreanaz, Marley Shelton, Jessica Capshaw, Jessica Cauffiel, Katherine Heigl, Hedy Burress, Chelcie Burgart, Joel Palmer, Brittany Mayers, Kate Logie, Chelsea Florko, Sarah Mjanes, Fulvio Cecere, Daniel Cosgrove, Johnny Whitworth,...
Based on a novel by Tom Savage, Valentine was directed by Jamie Blanks from a screenplay by Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts, Donna Powers, and Wayne Powers. The film has the following synopsis: On Valentine’s Day in 1988, Jeremy, a geeky boy, is falsely accused by a girl of attacking her and trashed by others. In 2001, the girl is part of a group that begins to lose its members to a killer.
Denise Richards, David Boreanaz, Marley Shelton, Jessica Capshaw, Jessica Cauffiel, Katherine Heigl, Hedy Burress, Chelcie Burgart, Joel Palmer, Brittany Mayers, Kate Logie, Chelsea Florko, Sarah Mjanes, Fulvio Cecere, Daniel Cosgrove, Johnny Whitworth,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The acting bug seems to be biting Reese Witherspoon’s kids too, as her son Deacon Phillippe just made his acting debut as a guest star of Never Have I Ever season three, which is out on August 12. He is not putting all his eggs in one basket, though, as he also is a budding music producer who released a single “Long Run” in 2020.
For this acting role, It turns out his mother’s working relationship on previous projects with Mindy Kaling got him the in to appear for a couple of episodes of the hit coming-of-age dramedy series on Netflix. Phillppe was considered for and eventually cast in the role of Parker, a friend of one of protagonist Devi’s potential crushes Des.
Never Have I Ever’s co-creator Lang Fisher told Entertainment Weekly that Phillippe’s name came up after Parker was written. But when he finally got on,...
For this acting role, It turns out his mother’s working relationship on previous projects with Mindy Kaling got him the in to appear for a couple of episodes of the hit coming-of-age dramedy series on Netflix. Phillppe was considered for and eventually cast in the role of Parker, a friend of one of protagonist Devi’s potential crushes Des.
Never Have I Ever’s co-creator Lang Fisher told Entertainment Weekly that Phillippe’s name came up after Parker was written. But when he finally got on,...
- 8/13/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
Any Cosmo girl would have known about the “Legally Blonde” alternate endings. But now star Selma Blair is finally weighing in on the scrapped LGBTQ original conclusion that showed Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) finding her happily ever after…with a surprising enemies-to-lovers twist.
During a 2021 oral history in honor of the film’s 20th anniversary, actress Jessica Cauffiel who played Elle’s best friend Margot told The New York Times that Elle and Vivian (Blair) ended up together, with romantic connotations.
“The first ending was Elle and Vivian in Hawaii in beach chairs, drinking margaritas and holding hands,” Cauffiel explained. “The insinuation was either they were best friends or they had gotten together romantically.”
However, audiences didn’t like the ending, so a few more were filmed.
“The second or third ending was a musical number on the courtroom steps, and as Elle came out, the judge, jury and everybody...
During a 2021 oral history in honor of the film’s 20th anniversary, actress Jessica Cauffiel who played Elle’s best friend Margot told The New York Times that Elle and Vivian (Blair) ended up together, with romantic connotations.
“The first ending was Elle and Vivian in Hawaii in beach chairs, drinking margaritas and holding hands,” Cauffiel explained. “The insinuation was either they were best friends or they had gotten together romantically.”
However, audiences didn’t like the ending, so a few more were filmed.
“The second or third ending was a musical number on the courtroom steps, and as Elle came out, the judge, jury and everybody...
- 7/24/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
You know Elle Woods' inspiring graduation speech at the end of Legally Blonde? Well, believe it or not, it almost didn't happen. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the film's release, a few of the movie's stars revealed little-known facts about the 2001 hit, including some of its alternate endings. Jessica Cauffiel, who played Elle's best friend, Margot, told The New York Times the original's movie ending included Elle and Vivian (played by Selma Blair) in Hawaii in beach chairs, drinking margaritas and holding hands. She added, "The insinuation was either they were best friends or they had gotten...
- 7/9/2021
- E! Online
Los Angeles, Oct 21 (Ians) The Reese Witherspoon-starrer Legally Blonde 3 will release in May 2022.
Witherspoon, who plays Elle Woods in the franchise, had spoken of the project for the first time in 2018. MGM Studios has now officially confirmed the release date on Twitter.
"Elle Woods is back! Legally Blonde 3 coming May 2022. We rest our case. #LegallyBlonde3 #ElleWoods @ReeseW," MGM's official account tweeted along with a Gif of Witherspoon as Woods from the first film.
The news comes after the cast's virtual reunion special on Tuesday. Witherspoon as well as Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, Matthew Davis, Ali Larter, Selma Blair, Holland Taylor, Jessica Cauffiel and Alanna Ubach attended the reunion to celebrate the film.
The first film of the franchise released in 2001. It was followed by "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" in 2003.
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Witherspoon, who plays Elle Woods in the franchise, had spoken of the project for the first time in 2018. MGM Studios has now officially confirmed the release date on Twitter.
"Elle Woods is back! Legally Blonde 3 coming May 2022. We rest our case. #LegallyBlonde3 #ElleWoods @ReeseW," MGM's official account tweeted along with a Gif of Witherspoon as Woods from the first film.
The news comes after the cast's virtual reunion special on Tuesday. Witherspoon as well as Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, Matthew Davis, Ali Larter, Selma Blair, Holland Taylor, Jessica Cauffiel and Alanna Ubach attended the reunion to celebrate the film.
The first film of the franchise released in 2001. It was followed by "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" in 2003.
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- 10/21/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
“Legally Blonde 3” is slated to hit theaters in May 2022 after originally being scheduled for a February 2020 release.
MGM Studios announced the news on Twitter late Tuesday, following the “Legally Blonde” virtual reunion featuring Reese Witherspoon and her co-stars Selma Blair (Vivian Kensington), Jessica Cauffiel (Margot), Jennifer Coolidge (Paulette Bonafonté), Matthew Davis (Warner Huntington III), Ali Larter (Brooke Taylor Windham), Holland Taylor (Professor Stromwell), Alanna Ubach (Serena McGuire), and Luke Wilson (Emmett Richmond)
“Elle Woods is back! Legally Blonde 3 coming May 2022. We rest our case,” the studio tweeted.
In May, Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor were set as the duo writing the sequel, which will feature Witherspoon reprising her iconic role from the first two “Legally Blonde” films.
Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is producing “Legally Blonde 3,” alongside Marc Platt and Adam Siegel, president of Platt Productions. Hello Sunshine’s head of film and television, Lauren Neustadter, is also producing.
MGM Studios announced the news on Twitter late Tuesday, following the “Legally Blonde” virtual reunion featuring Reese Witherspoon and her co-stars Selma Blair (Vivian Kensington), Jessica Cauffiel (Margot), Jennifer Coolidge (Paulette Bonafonté), Matthew Davis (Warner Huntington III), Ali Larter (Brooke Taylor Windham), Holland Taylor (Professor Stromwell), Alanna Ubach (Serena McGuire), and Luke Wilson (Emmett Richmond)
“Elle Woods is back! Legally Blonde 3 coming May 2022. We rest our case,” the studio tweeted.
In May, Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor were set as the duo writing the sequel, which will feature Witherspoon reprising her iconic role from the first two “Legally Blonde” films.
Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is producing “Legally Blonde 3,” alongside Marc Platt and Adam Siegel, president of Platt Productions. Hello Sunshine’s head of film and television, Lauren Neustadter, is also producing.
- 10/21/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
If you missed Reese Witherspoon’s hilarious and heartwarming “Legally Blonde” reunion in honor of the cult-classic movie’s almost-20-year-anniversary, there’s no need to stomp your little last season Prada shoes — we’ve got the play by play right here.
Hosted by “Saturday Night Live” star Chloe Fineman, the reunion streamed Tuesday afternoon on Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine YouTube channel, featuring original cast members Selma Blair (Vivian Kensington), Jessica Cauffiel (Margot), Jennifer Coolidge (Paulette Bonafonté), Matthew Davis (Warner Huntington III), Ali Larter (Brooke Taylor Windham), Holland Taylor (Professor Stromwell), Alanna Ubach (Serena McGuire), Luke Wilson (Emmett Richmond), and Witherspoon (Elle Woods).
From Holland Taylor’s breakdown of the iconic scene where she tells Elle Woods “If you’re going to let one stupid prick ruin your life, then you’re not the girl I thought you were” to Jennifer Coolidge’s hilarious encounter with Witherspoon at craft services,...
Hosted by “Saturday Night Live” star Chloe Fineman, the reunion streamed Tuesday afternoon on Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine YouTube channel, featuring original cast members Selma Blair (Vivian Kensington), Jessica Cauffiel (Margot), Jennifer Coolidge (Paulette Bonafonté), Matthew Davis (Warner Huntington III), Ali Larter (Brooke Taylor Windham), Holland Taylor (Professor Stromwell), Alanna Ubach (Serena McGuire), Luke Wilson (Emmett Richmond), and Witherspoon (Elle Woods).
From Holland Taylor’s breakdown of the iconic scene where she tells Elle Woods “If you’re going to let one stupid prick ruin your life, then you’re not the girl I thought you were” to Jennifer Coolidge’s hilarious encounter with Witherspoon at craft services,...
- 10/21/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Reese Witherspoon on Tuesday hosted a virtual Legally Blonde reunion on her Hello Sunshine YouTube channel, moderated by Saturday Night Live cast member Chloe Fineman.
“Let’s talk movies,” said Witherspoon at the top of the video, noting that of all the films she’s done, Legally Blonde is the one most often talked about by fans. “I think it’s because of Elle Woods,” said the actress. “She just inspires people to believe in themselves.”
Witherspoon was joined by Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, Holland Taylor, Alanna Ubach, Jessica Cauffiel, Ali Larter and Matthew Davis, all of ...
“Let’s talk movies,” said Witherspoon at the top of the video, noting that of all the films she’s done, Legally Blonde is the one most often talked about by fans. “I think it’s because of Elle Woods,” said the actress. “She just inspires people to believe in themselves.”
Witherspoon was joined by Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, Holland Taylor, Alanna Ubach, Jessica Cauffiel, Ali Larter and Matthew Davis, all of ...
- 10/20/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Reese Witherspoon on Tuesday hosted a virtual Legally Blonde reunion on her Hello Sunshine YouTube channel, moderated by Saturday Night Live cast member Chloe Fineman.
“Let’s talk movies,” said Witherspoon at the top of the video, noting that of all the films she’s done, Legally Blonde is the one most often talked about by fans. “I think it’s because of Elle Woods,” said the actress. “She just inspires people to believe in themselves.”
Witherspoon was joined by Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, Holland Taylor, Alanna Ubach, Jessica Cauffiel, Ali Larter and Matthew Davis, all of ...
“Let’s talk movies,” said Witherspoon at the top of the video, noting that of all the films she’s done, Legally Blonde is the one most often talked about by fans. “I think it’s because of Elle Woods,” said the actress. “She just inspires people to believe in themselves.”
Witherspoon was joined by Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, Holland Taylor, Alanna Ubach, Jessica Cauffiel, Ali Larter and Matthew Davis, all of ...
- 10/20/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nineteen years after the premiere of the hit comedy film Legally Blonde, the cast will gather again for a virtual reunion. The film’s star Reese Witherspoon teased the reunion, which will benefit World Central Kitchen, Monday on Instagram. The reunion will premiere Tuesday, October 20 on Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine YouTube Channel at 6:15 Pm Et/3:15 Pm Pt. You can watch Witherspoon’s teaser and link to the actual reunion below.
Hosted by SNL’s Chloe Fineman, will feature Witherspoon, who starred as Elle Woods, along with cast members Selma Blair (Vivian Kensington), Jessica Cauffiel (Margot), Jennifer Coolidge (Paulette Bonafonté), Matthew Davis (Warner Huntington III), Ali Larter (Brooke Taylor Windham), Holland Taylor (Professor Stromwell), Alanna Ubach (Serena McGuire) and Luke Wilson (Emmett Richmond).
Released in 2001, Legally Blonde, based on Amanda Brown’s novel of the same name, grossed $141 million worldwide on an $18 million budget. It was nominated for a...
Hosted by SNL’s Chloe Fineman, will feature Witherspoon, who starred as Elle Woods, along with cast members Selma Blair (Vivian Kensington), Jessica Cauffiel (Margot), Jennifer Coolidge (Paulette Bonafonté), Matthew Davis (Warner Huntington III), Ali Larter (Brooke Taylor Windham), Holland Taylor (Professor Stromwell), Alanna Ubach (Serena McGuire) and Luke Wilson (Emmett Richmond).
Released in 2001, Legally Blonde, based on Amanda Brown’s novel of the same name, grossed $141 million worldwide on an $18 million budget. It was nominated for a...
- 10/19/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s a White Chicks reunion!
Busy Philipps was joined by her costars from the 2004 comedy on Wednesday night’s episode of Busy Tonight — and the reunion wouldn’t have been complete without a recreation of the hilarious dance-off scene featured in the movie.
Philipps, 39, sat down with Jaime King, Brittany Daniel, and Jessica Cauffiel as they reminisced about filming the movie and even brought out an old White Chicks script and a CD that had Beyoncé‘s “Crazy in Love” on it (the song featured in the dance battle).
“I have to say, of all the things I’ve done,...
Busy Philipps was joined by her costars from the 2004 comedy on Wednesday night’s episode of Busy Tonight — and the reunion wouldn’t have been complete without a recreation of the hilarious dance-off scene featured in the movie.
Philipps, 39, sat down with Jaime King, Brittany Daniel, and Jessica Cauffiel as they reminisced about filming the movie and even brought out an old White Chicks script and a CD that had Beyoncé‘s “Crazy in Love” on it (the song featured in the dance battle).
“I have to say, of all the things I’ve done,...
- 4/5/2019
- by Helen Murphy
- PEOPLE.com
Attention, White Chicks fans: it's time for a dance-off! Fans of the Wayans brothers' hilarious 2004 comedy are going to feel all sorts of nostalgic watching Busy Philipps and her White Chicks co-stars recreate the film's iconic club dance-off scene. On tonight's Busy Tonight, Philipps is joined by Jaime King, Brittany Daniel and Jessica Cauffiel as they twerk and twirl in the name of the iconic crime-comedy. "I think that everyone knows that when you get four or more White Chicks in a room there's only one thing to do," Busy remarks to her audience in the exclusive sneak peek above. "Dance battle!" Even though the film came out 15 years ago, it's clear that...
- 4/3/2019
- E! Online
Like a shot through the heart, Scream Factory’s new Collector’s Edition release of Valentine has arrived and is filled with nothing but love for Jamie Blanks’ underappreciated 2001 cinematic love letter to slashers and giallo films. And as someone who has been a fan of the movie since its theatrical release, I am totally a smitten kitten over all the awesomeness contained on this new Valentine Blu, making for an excellent celebration of one of the most overlooked modern horror whodunits, and I hope it helps folks who may have dismissed it in the past realize just how much fun Valentine truly is.
For the uninitiated, Valentine first transports us back to the year 1988 where, at a middle school dance, social reject Jeremy Melton attempts to ask a bunch of the popular girls to dance, getting wildly rejected before finding one gal who would make out with him, but...
For the uninitiated, Valentine first transports us back to the year 1988 where, at a middle school dance, social reject Jeremy Melton attempts to ask a bunch of the popular girls to dance, getting wildly rejected before finding one gal who would make out with him, but...
- 2/14/2019
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
"Hearts don't just break... they get even." Perhaps more popular now than its initial release in 2001, and featuring one of the most memorable morgue scenes in any horror movie, Valentine (based on Tom Savage's novel of the same name) is coming to Blu-ray in February with a new Collector's Edition from Scream Factory, and the special features will include a new audio commentary with director Jamie Blanks and legendary filmmaker Don Coscarelli.
From the Press Release: "Revenge is sweet, just like Valentine’s Day chocolates. At least, that is what a vengeful, Cupid-masked killer thinks in the teen slasher Valentine. Making its Blu-ray debut February 12th, 2019 from Scream Factory, this Collector’s Edition of Valentine also includes a plethora of new bonus features, including an audio commentary with director Jamie Blanks and filmmaker Don Coscarelli moderated by author Peter Bracke, new interviews with actresses Denise Richards, Marley Shelton, Jessica Cauffiel,...
From the Press Release: "Revenge is sweet, just like Valentine’s Day chocolates. At least, that is what a vengeful, Cupid-masked killer thinks in the teen slasher Valentine. Making its Blu-ray debut February 12th, 2019 from Scream Factory, this Collector’s Edition of Valentine also includes a plethora of new bonus features, including an audio commentary with director Jamie Blanks and filmmaker Don Coscarelli moderated by author Peter Bracke, new interviews with actresses Denise Richards, Marley Shelton, Jessica Cauffiel,...
- 1/7/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Make sure you check the backseat of your car, because as Scream Factory announced during Comic-Con, they're bringing Urban Legend and Urban Legends: Final Cut to Blu-ray, and now they've revealed the extensive special features for both releases, including a 147-minute documentary, a new audio commentary, a bunch of new interviews, and more!
Press Release: Get ready to face your worst fears this November 20, 2018 when Scream Factory™ unleashes 90’s horror smash hit Urban Legend Collector’s Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray and its suspenseful follow-up Urban Legends: Final Cut Blu-ray. A must-have for loyal fans, movie collectors and horror enthusiasts, Urban Legend Collector’s Edition and Urban Legends: Final Cut contain special bonus content. Pre-order now at ShoutFactory.com
Directed by Jamie Blanks, Urban Legend stars Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club), Alicia Witt (TV’s The Exorcist), Rebecca Gayheart (Jawbreaker), Joshua Jackson (The Affair), Loretta Devine (Grey’s Anatomy), Tara Reid...
Press Release: Get ready to face your worst fears this November 20, 2018 when Scream Factory™ unleashes 90’s horror smash hit Urban Legend Collector’s Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray and its suspenseful follow-up Urban Legends: Final Cut Blu-ray. A must-have for loyal fans, movie collectors and horror enthusiasts, Urban Legend Collector’s Edition and Urban Legends: Final Cut contain special bonus content. Pre-order now at ShoutFactory.com
Directed by Jamie Blanks, Urban Legend stars Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club), Alicia Witt (TV’s The Exorcist), Rebecca Gayheart (Jawbreaker), Joshua Jackson (The Affair), Loretta Devine (Grey’s Anatomy), Tara Reid...
- 10/12/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Monday got you feeling down, readers? I can relate. And you know what is one of the things guaranteed to turn my mood around? Slasher movies. I love every subgenre of horror, but there’s something about slashers that takes me to my horrifically happy place. With that in mind, I’ve gone ahead and put together this list of 31 slasher movies that are streaming for free on a variety of platforms, including Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Shudder (whose selection of slashers was *chef’s kiss*), and Tubi TV. Oh, and I just had to include Scream 4 on here because it is one of my chosen hills of horror that I will die on until I take my very last breath.
So, if you’re looking to slice and dice your way through the month of October, these 31 movies might help. Slash on, everyone!
Into the Dark: The Body (Available...
So, if you’re looking to slice and dice your way through the month of October, these 31 movies might help. Slash on, everyone!
Into the Dark: The Body (Available...
- 10/9/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
New Delhi, Dec 26: Step up the style quotient this winter with designer Vijaya Lakshmi Dogra's new range of jackets that are not only reversible, but also light in weight.
"These jackets are extremely stylish and can be teamed up with pants and regular churidars. Their elegance and simplicity makes them perfect for any occasion be it a casual dinner or a wedding celebration. Also the interesting motifs in golden applique embroidery makes it more elegant," said Dogra, whose clientele includes Us Seccretary of State Hillary Clinton, Hollywood star Jessica Cauffiel and Indian actresses Hema Malini, Raveena Tandon, Saba Ali Khan,.
"These jackets are extremely stylish and can be teamed up with pants and regular churidars. Their elegance and simplicity makes them perfect for any occasion be it a casual dinner or a wedding celebration. Also the interesting motifs in golden applique embroidery makes it more elegant," said Dogra, whose clientele includes Us Seccretary of State Hillary Clinton, Hollywood star Jessica Cauffiel and Indian actresses Hema Malini, Raveena Tandon, Saba Ali Khan,.
- 12/26/2012
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Watching the frequently crude gagathon "Road Trip", it's possible to guess many of the punchlines before they're delivered -- not surprising, given the long cinematic history of youthful comedies -- but this direct descendant of the genre's big kahuna, "National Lampoon's Animal House," is relatively a classy piece of nutty, sexy fun.
A surefire boxoffice hit for DreamWorks, the production has been godfathered and executive produced by wily vets Ivan Reitman and Tom Pollock, but the screenplay penned by Scot Armstrong and rookie director Todd Phillips -- best known for his award-winning documentary "Frat House" -- as well as the go-for-it cast, will really bring in the twentysomething target audience.
Some fans may not find it as fresh and successful as last year's "American Pie" or 1998's "There's Something About Mary". But, in the always-risky game of spending millions on silly movies that talk a lot about sex but rarely show it, "Road Trip" has a big quotient of collegiate pulchritude to go with the dick and boner jokes and nonsex comedy.
The ensemble cast is led by best friends Josh (Breckin Meyer) and E.L. Seann William Scott), who attend the University of Ithaca in New York and spend most of their energy dealing with the opposite sex. Josh is in a long-distance relationship with Tiffany (Rachel Blanchard), who attends the University of Texas in Austin. These two have been sweet on each other since childhood, and both have vowed to be faithful.
A cute framing device has eighth-year Ithaca student Barry (Tom Green) doing a cruddy job of leading a campus tour and relating instead the tall tale of Josh and Tiffany. With one hilarious moment in which the storyteller's insisting that girls in dorms always hang out topless is questioned by some of his audience of parents and prospective students, but then allowed to stand, most of "Road Trip" is technically one long flashback.
Encouraged by E.L. to have some fun with the bevy of beauties always in the vicinity, Josh is pursued enthusiastically by Beth (Amy Smart) but wants to stay faithful to Tiffany. He doesn't make it past a party of E.L.'s, where Josh outbids Beth's not-so-secret admirer Jacob (Anthony Rapp) in a goofy coed auction. Later, in Josh's room, Beth is the first of several aggressive females to crawl all over one of the male leads. She also uses his digital video camera to record their first tryst.
Said tape is stupidly left lying around and dumbly mailed by Josh's stoner egghead roommate Rubin (Paul Costanzo) to Tiffany, no less. The titular activity commences about 30 minutes into the movie, with Josh, E.L. and Rubin driving in the car of shy, dorky Kyle (DJ Qualls) to Austin to intercept the tape. Loony Barry stays behind to screw things up by telling Beth -- who really wants Josh and plans to confront Tiffany -- that the guys went to Austin, Mass. She decides he means Boston.
The jokes coming flying fast and thick, and most are admirably well-executed.
The quest for the tape takes the travelers into some inspired interactions with ornery, eccentric country folks. Early in the 1,800-mile trip -- during a great sequence that is simplistic yet so marvelously shot and edited that audiences will laugh themselves sick -- they destroy Kyle's car, bringing his bullheaded father (Fred Ward) into the mix of unfolding narrative strings.
Memorable cameos and bit parts include Andy Dick as a jerky motel clerk; Horatio Sanz as a disgustingly vindictive cook in a diner; Marla Sucharetza as a sperm bank nurse who gives E.L. assistance during perhaps the film's most outrageous scene; Edmund Lyndeck as Barry's Viagra-taking grandfather; Jessica Cauffiel as the "Wrong Tiffany", who Beth tracks down in Boston; and others truly too numerous to mention.
Used sparingly after the first half-hour, Green has an ongoing gag in which he tries to feed a live mouse to Rubin's pet snake, but nature does not take its course right away. The performances in general are perky and engaging. The talented Scott ("American Pie"), Meyer ("54"), Smart ("Outside Providence") and newcomers Costanzo and Qualls are energetic and twinkly eyed, as if inviting one to relax, enjoy and not take a single thing in the film seriously.
ROAD TRIP
DreamWorks
DreamWorks Pictures and
the Montecito Picture Co. present
an Ivan Reitman production
Director: Todd Phillips
Screenwriters: Todd Phillips, Scot Armstrong
Producers: Daniel Goldberg, Joe Medjuck
Executive producers: Ivan Reitman, Tom Pollock
Director of photography: Mark Irwin
Production designer: Clark Hunter
Editor: Sheldon Kahn
Costume designer: Peggy Stamper
Music: Mike Simpson
Casting: Nancy Nayor, Ann Goulder
Color/stereo
Cast:
Josh: Breckin Meyer
E.L.: Seann William Scott
Beth: Amy Smart
Rubin: Paul Costanzo
Kyle: DJ Qualls
Tiffany: Rachel Blanchard
Jacob: Anthony Rapp
Earl Edwards: Fred Ward
Barry: Tom Green
Running time -- 93 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
A surefire boxoffice hit for DreamWorks, the production has been godfathered and executive produced by wily vets Ivan Reitman and Tom Pollock, but the screenplay penned by Scot Armstrong and rookie director Todd Phillips -- best known for his award-winning documentary "Frat House" -- as well as the go-for-it cast, will really bring in the twentysomething target audience.
Some fans may not find it as fresh and successful as last year's "American Pie" or 1998's "There's Something About Mary". But, in the always-risky game of spending millions on silly movies that talk a lot about sex but rarely show it, "Road Trip" has a big quotient of collegiate pulchritude to go with the dick and boner jokes and nonsex comedy.
The ensemble cast is led by best friends Josh (Breckin Meyer) and E.L. Seann William Scott), who attend the University of Ithaca in New York and spend most of their energy dealing with the opposite sex. Josh is in a long-distance relationship with Tiffany (Rachel Blanchard), who attends the University of Texas in Austin. These two have been sweet on each other since childhood, and both have vowed to be faithful.
A cute framing device has eighth-year Ithaca student Barry (Tom Green) doing a cruddy job of leading a campus tour and relating instead the tall tale of Josh and Tiffany. With one hilarious moment in which the storyteller's insisting that girls in dorms always hang out topless is questioned by some of his audience of parents and prospective students, but then allowed to stand, most of "Road Trip" is technically one long flashback.
Encouraged by E.L. to have some fun with the bevy of beauties always in the vicinity, Josh is pursued enthusiastically by Beth (Amy Smart) but wants to stay faithful to Tiffany. He doesn't make it past a party of E.L.'s, where Josh outbids Beth's not-so-secret admirer Jacob (Anthony Rapp) in a goofy coed auction. Later, in Josh's room, Beth is the first of several aggressive females to crawl all over one of the male leads. She also uses his digital video camera to record their first tryst.
Said tape is stupidly left lying around and dumbly mailed by Josh's stoner egghead roommate Rubin (Paul Costanzo) to Tiffany, no less. The titular activity commences about 30 minutes into the movie, with Josh, E.L. and Rubin driving in the car of shy, dorky Kyle (DJ Qualls) to Austin to intercept the tape. Loony Barry stays behind to screw things up by telling Beth -- who really wants Josh and plans to confront Tiffany -- that the guys went to Austin, Mass. She decides he means Boston.
The jokes coming flying fast and thick, and most are admirably well-executed.
The quest for the tape takes the travelers into some inspired interactions with ornery, eccentric country folks. Early in the 1,800-mile trip -- during a great sequence that is simplistic yet so marvelously shot and edited that audiences will laugh themselves sick -- they destroy Kyle's car, bringing his bullheaded father (Fred Ward) into the mix of unfolding narrative strings.
Memorable cameos and bit parts include Andy Dick as a jerky motel clerk; Horatio Sanz as a disgustingly vindictive cook in a diner; Marla Sucharetza as a sperm bank nurse who gives E.L. assistance during perhaps the film's most outrageous scene; Edmund Lyndeck as Barry's Viagra-taking grandfather; Jessica Cauffiel as the "Wrong Tiffany", who Beth tracks down in Boston; and others truly too numerous to mention.
Used sparingly after the first half-hour, Green has an ongoing gag in which he tries to feed a live mouse to Rubin's pet snake, but nature does not take its course right away. The performances in general are perky and engaging. The talented Scott ("American Pie"), Meyer ("54"), Smart ("Outside Providence") and newcomers Costanzo and Qualls are energetic and twinkly eyed, as if inviting one to relax, enjoy and not take a single thing in the film seriously.
ROAD TRIP
DreamWorks
DreamWorks Pictures and
the Montecito Picture Co. present
an Ivan Reitman production
Director: Todd Phillips
Screenwriters: Todd Phillips, Scot Armstrong
Producers: Daniel Goldberg, Joe Medjuck
Executive producers: Ivan Reitman, Tom Pollock
Director of photography: Mark Irwin
Production designer: Clark Hunter
Editor: Sheldon Kahn
Costume designer: Peggy Stamper
Music: Mike Simpson
Casting: Nancy Nayor, Ann Goulder
Color/stereo
Cast:
Josh: Breckin Meyer
E.L.: Seann William Scott
Beth: Amy Smart
Rubin: Paul Costanzo
Kyle: DJ Qualls
Tiffany: Rachel Blanchard
Jacob: Anthony Rapp
Earl Edwards: Fred Ward
Barry: Tom Green
Running time -- 93 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
- 5/15/2000
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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