Harold and Kumar are back again in another hilarious Christmas adventure. This time, they are trying to get a Christmas tree for their friend, Kumar’s boss. But things don’t go as planned, and they end up on a wild goose chase through New York City. Along the way, they encounter a variety of wacky characters, including a talking Santa Claus, a group of angry elves, and a deranged reindeer. Harold and Kumar Christmas is a fun and festive film that is sure to make you laugh out loud.
Review by Ben Dover:
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas: Stoner Holiday Hijinks Hit a New High (and Low)
4 out of 5 smoking Santa’s
Hold onto your bongs, kiddos, because Harold and Kumar are back to desecrate yet another holiday. This time, they’re taking a whiz on Christmas with all the subtlety of a flaming fruitcake. “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” is the movie equivalent of finding a joint in your stocking – it’s naughty, it’s nice, and it’ll probably get you in trouble with the family.
Now, I’ve been around the block more times than Santa on Christmas Eve, and I thought I’d seen it all. But watching Neil Patrick Harris snort cocaine off a stripper dressed as an elf? That’s a new one, even for this old coot. This movie’s got more drugs than a pharmacy and more bad decisions than a frat house on pledge week. And you know what? It works, damn it.
Let me tell you, when I first heard they were making a third Harold & Kumar movie, I rolled my eyes so hard I nearly saw my own brain. Haven’t these potheads learned their lesson yet? But no, here they are again, stumbling through another adventure with all the grace of a reindeer on roller skates.
The plot? About as coherent as your stoner nephew trying to explain quantum physics. Harold’s all grown up and trying to impress his father-in-law (Danny Trejo, looking about as festive as a cactus in a Santa hat), while Kumar’s still living the high life. Throw in a prize Christmas tree going up in flames faster than my ex-wife’s temper, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for holiday disaster.
The 3D gimmick? It’s about as necessary as a screen door on a submarine, but at least they have fun with it. I haven’t seen this many things flying at the screen since I accidentally wandered into a showing of “Jackass” and thought I was having a stroke.
But here’s the thing – for all its juvenile humor and half-baked plot, this movie’s got heart. It’s like that drunk uncle at Christmas dinner who tells inappropriate jokes but still manages to be lovable. The friendship between Harold and Kumar feels genuine, even when they’re waist-deep in holiday madness.
The laughs come fast and furious, even if half of them made me feel like I needed to go to confession afterwards. From a toddler hopped up on every drug known to man (and some I’m pretty sure they invented for the movie) to a waffle-making robot with anger issues, it’s a non-stop parade of “did they really just do that?” moments.
Look, “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” isn’t going to make anyone’s list of classic holiday films – unless that list is written on rolling papers. It’s crass, it’s stupid, and it’s about as family-friendly as a strip club. But you know what? Sometimes that’s exactly what you need to cut through all the saccharine holiday cheer.
So, if you’re tired of the same old Christmas movies and want something that’ll make you laugh, gasp, and possibly question your life choices, give this one a shot. Just make sure Grandma’s out of the room first – unless she’s cool, in which case, pass her the popcorn and buckle up for a wild sleigh ride.
In the end, “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” is like a spiked eggnog – it’s not good for you, you’ll probably regret it in the morning, but damn if it doesn’t make the holidays a little more bearable. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go apologize to my nativity scene for what I just watched.
Special Effects:
The special effects in Harold and Kumar Christmas are good. The film looks great, and the special effects are used to enhance the comedy. For example, when Harold and Kumar are chasing a reindeer through the streets of New York City, the reindeer is CGI, but it looks very realistic.
Music:
The music in Harold and Kumar Christmas is also good. The film has a lot of catchy songs, and the music helps to set the mood of the film.
Rating:
I would give Harold and Kumar Christmas 4 out of 5 smoking Santa’s. It’s a hilarious and heartwarming film that is perfect for the holiday season.
Synopsis:
Harold and Kumar are trying to get a Christmas tree for their friend, Kumar’s boss. But things don’t go as planned, and they end up on a wild goose chase through New York City. Along the way, they encounter a variety of wacky characters, including a talking Santa Claus, a group of angry elves, and a deranged reindeer.
Plot Breakdown:
The film begins with Harold and Kumar trying to get a Christmas tree for their friend, Kumar’s boss. They go to a Christmas tree lot, but they can’t find any trees that are big enough. They then decide to go to a nearby forest to cut down their own tree. But they get lost in the forest and end up encountering a group of angry elves.
The elves take Harold and Kumar to their workshop, where they are forced to work as elves for the night. The elves eventually let Harold and Kumar go, but they steal a Christmas tree from the workshop.
Harold and Kumar then make their way back to New York City, where they try to deliver the Christmas tree to Kumar’s boss. But they get caught in a traffic jam and are late. They eventually arrive at Kumar’s boss’s house, but the Christmas tree is too big to fit in the house.
Harold and Kumar then decide to leave the Christmas tree on the sidewalk. They go back to their apartment, where they are greeted by their friends. Harold and Kumar tell their friends about their adventure, and they all have a good laugh.
Famous Quotes:
- “I’m not a racist, but I don’t like it when people try to shove their religion down my throat.” – Harold
- “I’m not a Jew, but I like Christmas.” – Kumar
- “I’m not a Christian, but I believe in Santa Claus.” – Harold
- “I’m not a Muslim, but I think the Quran is a great book.” – Kumar
- “I’m not an atheist, but I think the universe is too big to be created by some old man in the sky.” – Harold
Notes:
- The film was a box office success, grossing over $67 million worldwide.
- The film received generally positive reviews from critics.
Stars: John Cho, Kal Penn, Danny Trejo, Neil Patrick Harris, James Franco
Director: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
Release Date: December 25, 2009
Genre: Comedy
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