Going Greek

2001 "Sometimes the best memories can be hard to remember."
Going Greek
4.6| 1h30m| R| en| More Info
Released: 04 August 2001 Released
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Loner freshman Jake Taylor is forced to join the wildest fraternity on campus when the frat brothers refuse to accept his geeky cousin/roommate unless Jake agrees to pledge with him. As the semester progresses, Jake struggles to maintain his grades as well as his affair with Paige, a beautiful sophomore who hates all fraternities. Through naked scavenger hunts, sorority ass-signings and all night

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cm-35724 A modern day version of Animal House with all the funny antics of the Greek Fraternity and Sorority life on a college campus. Lots of laughs. The story goes well and is fun to watch. The film is well put together for a first time director Justin Zackham. The cast of characters work well together.
Jonathan C Disclaimer: Being a collegeman and a pledge myself I can say that there is some truth in what is depicted, though most fraternities are unique and aren't quite so simply divulged on film. So don't base your entire view of frats on this movie, but do have a good laugh in this well-penned flick. The acting isn't Oscar-worthy, but then again you don't see famous, talent-less pretty-boys. The movie also shows the much-neglected positive aspects to pledging; a good frat will (albeit this sounds corny) have true brotherhood and strength. All in all, an awesome comedy for the college crowd, even moreso for those familiar somewhat with the Greek system.
Spaceham This movie was, as the summary says, absolutely horrible. I can't understand how a script like this ever even got read by anyone other than the writer/director's mother and dog. Seriously, this had to have been written by a twelve year old boy. The film is full of horrible one liners, terribly developed characters, and things that aren't really gross out gags, but just gross. In the end it does nothing but glorify fraternities, and reveal the weaknesses inherent in the individuals who join them.By the way, if you think you're going to rent this for a light evening of fart jokes and titties, think again. The scenes are completely random with absolutely no comedic build up or timing, much less any witty sight gags or slap stick. There are about two sets of boobs, and one of them is the worst pair of implants I've ever seen in my life. And I watch a lot of this crap.I laughed once, and that was only to keep from crying from embarrassment for the "creative" team behind this schlock.Anyway, it probably seems as if I've written quite a bit for something I claim to not be worth my time; I'm just outraged that my friend spent a three dollar rental fee on this. Simply outraged.
blueeyezz15 I've seen the film Going Greek with a bunch of friends. We laughed all the way through. We actually rented Animal House at the same time just to compare, since it clearly says on the Going Greek DVD cover that it is an "Animal House meets American Pie" type of comedy. I have to say Going Greek was so much better by a long shot than those movies. Maybe because they couldn't get away with much back in the 80's. They clearly got away with a lot in Going Greek. As for the cast, that Susan Ward girl is hot...!!! I recognized a few actors. The kid Simon Rex from "What I like About You" was funny. I've seen Harvey Silver(T.J.) in "Last Resort" w/ Scott Caan, "The Price of Love" w/ Peter Facinelli and he also starred in a TV show back in 1994 called "Street Gear" w/ Gregory Hines and "One World" in 1998 on tnbc w/ Michelle Krusiec from "Pumpkin" w/ Christina Ricci. I'm surprised they didn't use HARVEY SILVER'S face to sell the DVD cover. I Love his work, he kind of reminds me of a Larenz Tate. I also enjoyed the "ANGUS" kid Charlie Talbert. I think he's pretty funny! Laura Harris was typical but she really shined in "Just The Ticket" w/ Andy Garcia. I saw the deleted scenes and I think Claire Forlani from "Meet Joe Black" w/ Brad Pitt is the one that should have played the leading lady. I would truly say pick up this film and even more own it on DVD because it's worth having it for your DVD library right their next to "Old School", "Animal House" and "American Pie".