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Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

2008
Comedy
Adventure
1h 54m
Follows the cross-country adventures of the pot-smoking duo as they try to outrun authorities who suspect them of being terrorists when they try to sneak a bong on board their flight to Amsterdam.
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Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

2008
Comedy
Adventure
1h 54m
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Rated 27 Mar 2013
23
2nd
On a scale of one to not funny I rank this a getting called in to work on your weekend off.
Rated 04 May 2008
65
40th
Basically repeats the formula of the first, but very funny despite being predictable.
Rated 14 May 2008
45
44th
More outlandish and disconnected than the first. You end up feeling they could have done a lot more if they had only aimed a little higher, no pun intended. Instead, it seems they went the other route and dumbed it down. It still is charming and usually funny, even when you see them coming, but the stupid, and 'fantasy' aspects have been turned up a notch. Seems rushed and unfinished in a way.
Rated 13 Aug 2008
35
14th
A couple of funny scenes among millions of horrible ones. NPH is great again.
Rated 19 May 2008
39
19th
Big dissapointment. The first one was great because it exceeded expectations for a stoner comedy and managed to be really funny, and surprisingly clever with some of the most on point racial humor I've seen. This however, just wasn't clever at all, with the jokes being completely predictable and uninspired. It makes fun of our government, which means there's no lack of material, but none of the jokes are clever at all, they're just overdone and obvious. Really, just a big big disappointment.
Rated 23 Jun 2008
60
42nd
I loved the original, a somewhat smart stoner comedy. However, I was dissapointed with the follow-up film. It came out like it was trying too hard to be the films that it broke away from (like Half-Baked, Grandma's Boy, and so on). Still some very funny sequences (anything with Rob Corddry or NPH), but overall, not really worth it.
Rated 21 Dec 2008
45
41st
It turned back into a conventional road trip comedy too quickly and from that point on was just a shadow of the first film. While the first was an absurd fantasy with rich satire, this was a cartoon replete with yosemite sam villains and malleable consequences.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
62
25th
Not quite as good as the original, but still entertaining. The main problem is that it relies too often on easy jokes - not only the crass scatological humor, but also some very lame attempts at political satire. There are still some hilarious moments, as well as some heart, but the final product feels kind of slight.
Rated 29 Nov 2008
67
44th
Made me laugh and is good for a Friday-night-film-with-the-boys type thing. NPH is wonderfully demented.
Rated 08 Mar 2010
35
25th
While the first film was quite vulgar, it was original and charming in its own way. The sequel lacks everything that I liked about the first. It's often over the top and relies on vulgarity, profanity, and shock value for laughs, instead of intelligently poking fun at racism and stereotypes. There were some great one-liners but it doesn't outweigh the stupidity, in my opinion.
Rated 14 Aug 2008
5
20th
I liked the first 10 minutes, I liked the last 10 minutes, everything in between is a total mess and not funny at all. Bigger budget doesn't mean you have to go wild and try some things that won't be funny in the end. I still recommend the 1st one if you're looking for a laugh, but this one was a big disappointment...
Rated 17 Jul 2008
50
35th
Start pretty well but second half of the movie just isn't that funny.
Rated 09 Nov 2008
83
47th
Pretty good, but not as energetic or funny as the original.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
30
8th
Completely lacks the charm of the first movie and resorts to mostly trashy racial humor that, instead of being clever, just feels cheap.
Rated 30 Apr 2008
7
1st
The only scene that really had me laughing was when Rob Corddry poured the grape soda on the ground. It was just poop and dick jokes otherwise.
Rated 20 May 2008
61
28th
Noticeably less witty than the first one, but chocked full of the same style of comedy so it is certainly a fan service. There is a little too much potty-humor for my tastes, but the stoner jokes are great. There are some really funny scenes that poke fun at various minority groups and they are absolutely hilarious, like the Jews and the bag of coins and the blacks with the grape pop. So ridiculous and really funny.
Rated 22 Aug 2008
60
45th
Pretty decent, but not as good as the first.
Rated 06 Sep 2008
60
31st
This sequel doesn't have much going for it other than the likability of its two bone-headed heroes. "Pineapple Express" has a good deal of wit to its stoner humor, but H&K2 really lacks any and all originality. Neil Patrick Harris makes for its only real bright spot; otherwise the film relies on nudity and sexcapades to keep the film moving. Occasionally the filmmakers find a decent joke, but they are scattered. At least it's brisk and not a terrible time, but there's no real reason to see it.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
53
52nd
While a bigger budget may mean some larger scale set-pieces, it doesn't always mean a better product. Although the comedy duo, still hectic and stoned in equal measures, are just as mindlessly enjoyable to watch as in the original much of the intended humour has deteriorated slightly. That's not to say there aren't any good little scenes dotted about though, especially regarding the humour over blatant racism. As fan service it works, so remains worth a watch for those whom enjoyed the first.
Rated 03 May 2008
50
5th
Loved the first one, but this one is not nearly as funny or original. Relies far too heavily on cliches and stereotypes as well as bathroom humor for the easy laughs. FWIW, I grew up in Alabama and have never seen a KKK rally or know an inbred couple - this gets so tiresome to Southerners! Bottom line - went in really wanting to like it, came away feeling cheated. Would not recommend.
Rated 07 Aug 2008
45
28th
A lot like the first one, but funnier. The whole thing is pretty forgettable until a series of scenes at the ending that are easily much better than everything else in the two films. I never thought I'd use these words, but I really enjoyed George Bush.
Rated 17 Apr 2011
55
34th
Harold & Kumar knows how ridiculous it is and runs with it. It tries to make political statements about racism but flip flops over the place between trying to break down racist stereotypes and then using them itself. It just feels sloppy. It probably helps to be totally high when watching this so you don't actually think critically though.
Rated 04 May 2008
50
25th
The best parts of this movie were the ones which most closely resembled the original: Harold and Kumar on the road. The government plot was too ham-fisted, the romantic plot was too predictable, and the political stuff just felt tired. And that stuff takes up about 2/3 of the movie, so it wasn't very good.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
61
13th
A little too silly and dumb this time around. But long live NPH!!!
Rated 09 May 2008
52
31st
It's predictable, it goes for easy laughs, its romantic subplot feels ripped straight out of Wedding Crashers and it's a total disappointment when put next to its predecessor. And yet, it's still enjoyable fun. For the most part, its heart is in the right place, and its lead characters are always likable (especially in flash-backs). Corddry's plot is mostly tired, but he manages to milk it for a few laughs, while NPH manages to steal the movie again (his 'exit' is the best scene in the flick).
Rated 26 Apr 2008
4
43rd
It's a lot broader than the original and lacks the same freshness, but the two leads are still strong.
Rated 03 Jan 2009
53
28th
The score would have been much lower, but Neal Patrick Harris was even more hilarious in this one than he was in the first. I was cracking up when Rob Corddry was talking to him about starship troopers.
Rated 30 Jun 2010
72
48th
what a letdown...but again I did not have any hope on this movie being awesome..but its not bad..but some of the jokes go nowhere and stick around way too long..but alot of the movie is goofy and are funny..there is enough to call it decent..but the first one is a little better
Rated 14 Dec 2008
50
28th
the first one was better.
Rated 02 Oct 2010
43
40th
It's alright, just don't expect too much
Rated 11 Jul 2008
5
44th
An enjoyable turn your brain off for 100 minutes run-of-the-mill flick. The scene with Bush is hilarious. Rob Corddry gets annoying sometimes.
Rated 28 Aug 2008
48
21st
Funny for the first 15 minutes but the decline is practically unwatchable. The whole weed sex scene was just 5 minutes of retarded humor that just made for an awkward ridiculous film.
Rated 22 Aug 2008
65
44th
Over-hyped and underwhelming. Good for a couple laughs though.
Rated 08 Aug 2008
65
45th
Has a few laughs here and there, but is a huge disappointment compared to the original.
Rated 17 Jul 2008
50
20th
The first one was good because we had no expectations of the film before watching it. This one sucked because it wasn't good.
Rated 20 May 2009
50
22nd
You get what you expect with this movie, and then some, and that's the problem. The return appearance of Harris, playing a sexed-up, drugged-out version of himself, is welcome, and Cho and Penn slide back into their roles as Harold and Kumar as if there wasn't a four-year gap between movies. What the movie is missing is the low-key sweetness of "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle."
Rated 11 Feb 2010
60
71st
Much of a muchness to the first H&K effort, Escape opens with plenty of unashamedly stupid jokes that had me laughing much more than I was expecting to, and possibly the best party scene ever filmed. Unfortunately in the second half, after all the characters have been established, the quick-fire gags start to dry up and the whole thing feels a bit overlong. Shame, if it'd kept up the quality it would've been a keeper. From what I remember this could also have been said about its predecessor.
Rated 17 Dec 2009
90
82nd
NPH is legen....wait for it......dary. YES!
Rated 25 Jun 2009
45
14th
Neil Patrick Harris couldn't salvage what the awful Rob Corddry did to this one.
Rated 24 Jul 2008
30
16th
Only funny when it's completely over the top i.e. the 'threesome', etc. It got kinda preachy and weird at some points, and also Rob Corddry can suck a million cocks and then never act again.
Rated 13 Apr 2009
87
79th
I nearly died laughing.
Rated 04 Apr 2013
70
77th
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay is a film that I found funnier than the first film, although it still could have easily benefited from some trimming. However, the additions it makes, the risks that it takes, and the rules that it breaks ensures that it's easily worth seeing, especially if you were a fan of Go to White Castle. It makes solid criticisms and it's a lot of fun, so I recommend it. Make sure you stay through the credits, though; you'll see why after you watch it.
Rated 17 Sep 2008
78
67th
Good fun
Rated 17 May 2008
2
13th
Predictable and really stupid, but still enjoyable nonetheless. Harold and Kumar are both great characters, and their mannerisms are what raise the film up from being average.
Rated 25 Feb 2023
68
32nd
Enjoyable enough, but a step down from WHITE CASTLE – Cho and Penn’s likable camaraderie carries this a long way, even as the laughs start to dissipate after a very strong first act; once the titular act is achieved, the film tends to meander through an episodic haze, with none of the comparative momentum that elevated the original; I would even suggest heresy again by saying that surprisingly little is done with Harris’ very game cameo. Fun, but pretty mild to tepid.
Rated 06 Aug 2010
60
12th
I laughed.
Rated 29 Mar 2021
90
43rd
8.5/10
Rated 29 Mar 2011
55
31st
meh, it was just ok. About 50 of the points I gave this were just for racism.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
65
14th
Watched the edited for TV version. I'd like to see the actual thing before I give my true opinion, so consider this a placeholder rating.
Rated 27 Jan 2009
81
26th
It has some humor , but it's not very consistent. That means alsow a lot of bad parts in it. Allmost all the jokes are about rasicm , weed or stereotypes and sometimes they are good. Alsow very predictable at times. First one was better.
Rated 16 Feb 2009
2
39th
Funny moments, but the first one was better.
Rated 01 Nov 2011
67
35th
I like Kal Penn. This stoner comedy was never one of the finest but i love the randomness. Bush was overkill
Rated 26 Jul 2008
60
23rd
Not nearly as good as the first but it still has a few choice laughs. It's disappointing though because it could have been much more.
Rated 18 Nov 2012
58
13th
It's not unwatchable bad, and has some meriting entertainment value, but, with the exception of NPH, it isn't particularly funny either.
Rated 21 Apr 2010
75
25th
Are you a bad enough dude to smoke weed with the president???
Rated 31 May 2010
20
26th
top gun referance, and one funny racist american. Otherwise bad movie
Rated 10 Feb 2012
78
50th
Cho and Penn do a fantastic time as the would-be stoner heros of this film. This movie reminds me so much of films like Dude Where's My Car and Euro Trip. Just the kind of zany fast-paced comedy that keeps you laughing. Being a conservative I have to laugh at the G.W. Bush parts of the movie, my favorite line in the movie is "Oh no it's Cheney! Let's hide in the guesthouse!" A raunchy comedy for sure, but if that doesn't bother you then this is a must see. NPH rules!
Rated 02 May 2008
70
28th
I liked it, not as much as the original, but it certainly had its moments. I hated this one's attempt at romance, it felt completely forced.
Rated 13 Jul 2010
0
0th
I don't think nipples, shit, penis or pussy funny, especially FARTING!
Rated 30 May 2008
79
70th
tops the first and takes everything up a notch, it's disgusting, offensive, and utterly hilarious. i seriously can't get enough of NPH in these movies.
Rated 30 Jul 2008
82
76th
Significantly worse than the original, but still brings good laughs.
Rated 31 May 2009
44
21st
Clearly, the lack of "White Castle" in the title made this automatically less funny.
Rated 12 Jan 2010
80
61st
A movie that didn't really need a sequel got one, and in it's best parts it's every bit as good as the original. There are a few parts that drag it down a bit (the George W. Bush parts were dreadful), but overall it's way better than most comedy sequels turn out.
Rated 09 Sep 2009
64
55th
It had its moments, but this is too much warmed-over White Castle. Another more-of-the-same sequel. Funny to watch, but unfortunately it was topical humor that will be lost in 10 years.
Rated 19 Dec 2018
34
5th
It's best when they focus on Harold & Kumar's friendship. The humor's cheaper, the plot is more contrived, and the chemistry even seems strained. There are some respectably funny moments in this one, but they're few and far between.
Rated 29 Jan 2012
46
25th
All the humor that isn't smutty and gratuitous is actually pretty funny and NPH is as a great as always. Unfortunately, that stuff takes up about 30% of the movie.
Rated 03 Nov 2012
2
46th
A few giggles, fair post-pub viewing.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
68
39th
I enjoyed the first film more, but it's definitely worth watching.
Rated 17 Aug 2008
50
29th
Better than the first. It really ramped up the social commentary, but with enough silly humour to make it worthwhile.
Rated 01 Nov 2009
80
54th
Great sequel to a great movie
Rated 28 Jul 2008
25
9th
The bottomless party was the only exciting thing about the movie.
Rated 03 Nov 2010
3
81st
usually sequels to these types of films are shithouse but this movie pretty good
Rated 16 Aug 2009
75
68th
Even though the formula is the same, MUCH better than the first. Surprisingly ambitious and smartly satirical (stupidly too) at times.
Rated 11 May 2010
18
0th
way too silly and crude for me........................
Rated 17 Jul 2008
70
36th
Neil Patrick Harris is so awesome.
Rated 29 Dec 2016
74
31st
nothing teaching
Rated 29 Aug 2011
46
21st
Not as good as the first. There are a lot of really lame gags that you would expect from a sketch comedy show or something. It's still a pretty fun movie. The scenes with Rob Corddry were hilarious.
Rated 25 Aug 2008
15
1st
Complete waste of my time.
Rated 26 Dec 2016
53
23rd
Better than I remember it being. Maybe I've just gotten stupider over time. Not nearly as offensive as white reviewers on here make it out to be.
Rated 15 Feb 2020
31
19th
Neil Patrick Harris, pussy hound... funniest thing in the movie. Beverly D'Angelo and her prosthetic tits are fairly epic, too.
Rated 07 Jul 2010
35
5th
I watched it. I laughed sometimes.
Rated 06 Feb 2009
75
62nd
Crude, silly and immature, but still quite a lot of fun. In many ways quite similar to Pineapple Express, but done an awful lot better. NPH utterly steals the middle of the film.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
65
59th
It was pretty funny, but it was a disappointment considering the first one is one of my favorite comedies.
Rated 06 Sep 2021
75
65th
rvw
Rated 23 Jun 2008
75
21st
This movie was HILARIOUS! Harold & Kumar is CHOCK FULL of lewd, ferociously nasty comedy and I loved almost every second of it!
Rated 03 Aug 2008
80
42nd
Not nearly as funny as the first, but Bush scene was funnier than anything in either film.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
45
6th
It's nothing like the first part. Too bad
Rated 19 Jun 2012
54
22nd
Not nearly as good as the first, but still decent. The Bush scene is the only really stand-out part of this movie.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
40
19th
It's pretty much worth it just for the flashback scenes with Kumar.
Rated 06 Jan 2013
85
50th
Stoner comedy, but a good one
Rated 21 Sep 2017
70
44th
"420"
Rated 31 Dec 2008
95
82nd
not as good as the first, but still awesome
Rated 15 Dec 2011
50
23rd
Where the first film was a surprising bit of unique freshness, this film felt ridiculous and forced. There were some funny bits. Neil Patrick Harris was still great and Rob Corddry's character was funny. Unfortunately it feels like a simple premise like finding an elusive White Castle fits the duo way better than being mistaken for terrorists.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
65
30th
Entertaining.
Rated 21 Mar 2010
40
24th
The whole government scheme is dead boring which is nearly the half of the movie. Racist jokes get too repetetive. Rest is good ol' Harold&Kumar.
Rated 18 Feb 2009
90
91st
Better than the first.
Rated 22 Nov 2011
50
18th
The first one wasn't any sort of masterpiece, and this one certainly isn't either. Still, it was surprisingly funny, and frequently over the top. Good buddy movie.
Rated 13 Nov 2012
80
55th
Good stoner fun.
Rated 01 Aug 2016
65
27th
Passa o tempo
Rated 25 Jun 2008
72
73rd
This film wasn't that great... but it didn't really matter because the cast was having a good time and you feel like you're a part of it. If you've seen the first one, you should probably see this, and if you haven't... then watch the first one before taking this on. PS Make sure you watch until the end of the credits.

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