21 & Over (Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack) (2013)

Not another "young adults (high school -orcollege) drinking too much" comedy genre movie? 21&OVER is predictable and the average moviegoer can predict the plot and connect-the-dots from point A-to-B, of each step of what's going to happen in this movie. The only thing the film had going for it, is that the film had actors [we] haven't seen before. So, it seemed fresh in that aspect. But that's all. That was one of the reasons of the success of the original THE HANGOVER (and surprise! '21' was written and directed by the original screenwriters of the THE HANGOVER). However, the differences between the two films is that, at least ONE of films was funny (and we know which one). '21' was excrutiating and cringe-worthy and this reviewer somehow didn't laugh at any of the situations and misadventures of a trio of high school/college buddies celebrating one of them coming-of-age (and now he can legally drink in bars): Jeff Chang (Justin Chon). He is about to embark on a medical career upon completing his pre-med studies at a northwest american university (the university & college town location shots were impressive). It's his 21st birthday, and his two friends want to take him out to go bar-hopping to celebrate. As it is always hard not to stereotype asian characters in film, the creators did a good job not to. However, in a kind of reverse stereotyping they did however portrayed asian parent(s) as expecting their children to excel in academics. Which isn't too bad and they kind of made the asian parent a pretty strong (if not a very angry) asian figure. Overall, another film in a particular 'genre' that is a little bit recycled & devoid of any humor (dialogue and situation-wise).

i love this kind of movies, this kind of humor is awsome, if your really want to have a good time buy it.

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follows the recipe for not losing too much money for the producer, I guess. It's a total recipe movie; unoriginal, safe, mildly zany in a 'been there, done that' a thousand times way. Not entertaining, unless you're so bereft of a life that you find the f-bomb somehow still to have shock value in a hollywood production.

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Nicole (Sarah Wright) states the theme when she says, "Oldest friends are the weirdest friends." In this story two "odd couple" friends Miller (Miles Teller) and Casey (Skylar Astin) decide to take out mutual friend Jeff Chang (Justin Chon) on his 21st birthday to the objection of Chang's father (François Chau).

Miles Teller plays a colorful character who caught the essence of John Belushi from "Animal House" as well as a few of his lines. He was refreshing to watch as the other two actors were essentially straight men for him. Chang passes out and has an important appointment the next day. His friends frantically try to locate his house, even though they were there just hours ago. The film consists of the cast of cliche characters they encounter through their drunken night as they find out things about Jeff that are contrary to what they knew of him as a friend.

The film starts out fairly decent, even up through the first bar scene. After that it starts to slide into a "been there done that, got the t-shirt" mode where the fun has worn off and you wait for something original to happen.

"21 and over" is definitely for 21 and under.

Parental Guide: F-bombs, male rear nudity/sock puppets.

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I thought this movie was awesome. I went and saw it in theaters and I enjoyed the entire thing. I didn't feel like I wasted an hour and a half of spent money I shouldn't have. I will admit I went into the movie being a huge, huge fan of Skylar Astin. He's not only adorable but a very talented actor. I can see his career going places! I was into the movie the entire time and thought it was hilarious. I laughed a lot through out the entire thing.

Not sure why the movie didn't do well at the box office and for the 1 star rating below me. I've seen much, much worse movies than this. Give it a chance. It does what it's supposed to and that is make you laugh. Miles Teller is a great actor as well and pleased to watch him in the movie. Although I didn't really like his character he did a great job through out the movie.

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