Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)

The latest H&K gives George W. Bush a better treatment in the eyes of young Americans than Karl Rove ever could have dreamt up. He's a weed-smoking (read: fun-loving), empathetic, father-hating 'regular guy' who just wants to be left alone.

But that's okay. The movie was funny and dispenses with most references to reality early on. The movie spends most of its time dealing with stereotypes. It risks losing its plot, so a little refresher about halfway through clues you back in. I'm not used to the superfast cuts and dialogue, but maybe the ApatowIAN types will be hipper to it.

No watch checks. i can't believe people brought dates to that movie. the best scene by far is the Neil Patrick Harris-led trip to the whorehouse. NPH brands a hooker with his initials, then dies. H&K get emo with the ladies, two of whom TOTALLY MAKE OUT OMG. After the whole scene ended, it got an extra clap/wow moment from the mostly male audience I saw it with. And be sure to stay for the NPH extra feature after all the credits are through.

Self promotion: I interviewed John Cho. FUNNY.