- Release Date: 2002
- Runtime: 82 min
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Starring: Colin Hanks, Jack Black, Schuyler Fisk, Bret Harrison ... see all
- Director: Jake Kasdan
- Plot: Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his disfunctional family household. Except... Read more
User Reviews
the talentless Hanks
Nov 04, 2008
craigisamu - yahoo.com
Nov 04, 2008craigisamu - yahoo.com
I thought Tom Hanks was bad but his son is even worse. Jack Black is more annoying and less funny than usual. Avoid this movie at all costs.... Full review
Orange County
Aug 27, 2008
eavery92 - yahoo.com
Aug 27, 2008eavery92 - yahoo.com
I like this film because it tells the realness of High School, about how people can be so friggin stupid and idiotic and how the rich is stupider than the middle class. I think theres a good message in this movie... Full review
It was funny the first time I saw it
May 25, 2008
darthgrader - yahoo.com
May 25, 2008darthgrader - yahoo.com
It doesn't hold up, it's one of those movies that it depends on who your with, if you get the best luaghs out of it...uit's not that it's a bad movie, just some people don't get the humor... Full review
Orange County is a fun, wacky movie
Dec 04, 2007
groves_alex - yahoo.com
Dec 04, 2007groves_alex - yahoo.com
With a cast like Colin Hanks, Schuyler Fisk, Catherine O'Hara, John Lithgow and Jack Black Orange County is hard not to remember. This movie like many has its flaws and may be more appealing to an adolescent/teenager audience but it'll provide... Full review
amazing cast and better then your average teen fli
Nov 10, 2007
feej76 - yahoo.com
Nov 10, 2007feej76 - yahoo.com
This movie was an absolute joy to watch. A superb ensemble cast with heavy weight acting chops ( Catherine o'hara, jon lithgow, kevin kline) this movie as clever, smart and genuinly funny. I had alot in common with a few of... Full review
Just funny!
Oct 23, 2007
seanowensullivan - yahoo.com
Oct 23, 2007seanowensullivan - yahoo.com
This movie has some great moments and situational comedy. I think this movie could be over looked as a surfer movie, but it really is so much better than that and actually doesnt have that much surfing in it. It's really... Full review
wow
Oct 22, 2007
hectorelcangri - yahoo.com
Oct 22, 2007hectorelcangri - yahoo.com
this has to be one of the worst movies ever, the only reason to even consider seeing it is Jack Black because he is always funny and his acting is why I gave it a D in that category. I hate,... Full review
This movie really struck
Mar 30, 2007
bmorris1979 - yahoo.com
Mar 30, 2007bmorris1979 - yahoo.com
a cord with me. I really like the performances from Shauns mom (Catherine O` Hara) she plays a drunk mom who is married to a 80 year old man in a wheelchair. I also liked the part played by Jack Black... Full review
Gladiator and 300
Mar 09, 2007
orcaswim1210 - yahoo.com
Mar 09, 2007orcaswim1210 - yahoo.com
Excellent mixing of the CGI and the actors,battle scenes are top notch,storyline was a little slow and hard to grasp at times.But just cinematography is worth it's price in gold.... Full review
Silly yet smart teen comedy
Mar 03, 2007
danielcharchuk - yahoo.com
Mar 03, 2007danielcharchuk - yahoo.com
Surprisingly smart comedy, it never takes itself too seriously or degrades itself with toilet humour. A simple story, elevated by great one-liners and memorable characters, and quite the cast of comedic actors - John Lithgow, Catherine O'Hara, Chevy Chase, Lily Tomlin,... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Aug 17, 2008Urban Cinefile
This is a breath of fresh air and it rattles along at a zippy pace with change from an hour and a half, just as every good comedy should.
His ever-stoned brother Lance (Jack Black) and his newly re-married father (John Lithgow) dont seem to care either way.
... Full Review
| Jun 01, 2008FilmInk
ultimately surprisingly moving, story of teen angst.....With a cocked eyebrow or a sleazy aside, he can effortlessly steal a film from the biggest of talents.... ... Full Review
| Jun 01, 2008FilmInk
with its fluent preamble and very fine comic performances -.... ... Full Review
| Dec 21, 2004commonsensemedia.org
But in this movie, our hero shows no evidence of being sensitive or a writer.
Kline, who seems to be on loan from another movie, has a very nice scene with Hanks, and shows us how a real actor can create a complete character with just a few words in a script and a few moments onscreen.
... Full Review
| Dec 03, 2002CultureCartel.com
No, this movie is not as clever as that one, but it certainly is not a case of sophomore slump either.
Orange County has the set up of a goofy teenage sex comedy, but surprisingly, it never sinks to that level.
... Full Review
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