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Director:
Jesse Dylan
Writer (WGA):
Dustin Abraham (written by)
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Release Date:
21 December 2001 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
You got blunt... You got weed..... more
Plot:
Two guys by the name of Silas and Jamal decided to one day smoke something magical, which eventually helps them to ace their college entrance exam. full summary | add synopsis
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MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive drug use and language, and for sexual dialogue.
Runtime:
93 min | Argentina:95 min | Spain:95 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Iceland:16 | USA:R (certificate #38518) | Argentina:16 | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 (video premiere) | Norway:15 | Spain:18 | UK:15 | Sweden:7 | Canada:18A | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Australia:MA
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Jersey Films more

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In creating the sound for the mystical pot plant (Ivory), sound designer Andrew Somers (uncredited) used a Theremin and a set of Obsidian Chimes. For the sound of the giant bong, (and the sound of Ivory appearing) they recorded inhaling through an actual bong. more
Goofs:
Continuity: After Silas and Jamal smoke in the the car, in one scene the car is filled with smoke, the very next scene, the air in the car is clear, it is also mentioned in the commentary track for that scene. more
Quotes:
Tuan: Hey, I'm down with you! You east-coast? I Far-east Coast!
Jeffery: I'm from Wisconsin.
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Movie Connections:
References P.I.G.S. (1999) more
Soundtrack:
Would You Mind more

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34 out of 48 people found the following comment useful.
'Highly' underrated, 22 March 2003
Author: rogerebertsclone from NY

Being a proud fan of lowbrow humor and a fan of Method Man and Redman, "How High" seemed like a no-brainer comedy, and I was right! This movie can only do harm to people who get offended easily at racial stereotypes, pot smoking and more pot smoking. The movie pokes fun at everyone; class and race. One glance at How High would make you think they're trying to make another "Animal House". Well, I think it's up there. It's got everything except the fraternities. From childish pranks to goofy humor, Meth and Red carry the movie to its predictable conclusion. Many people will write this off as another "Black comedy", but it really is a comedy for everyone. It just "happens" to star two charismatic rap artists. Director Jesse Dylan (yes, Bob's son) knows how to set up a joke and pull the punchline. This film is far funnier than the last two "Friday" films combined (Yes, let's just compare it to other pothead comedies). The supporting cast is terrific as well, including the clueless Fred Willard and uptight Obba Babatunde. The only downside is Mike Epps' pimp character, done much better by Eddie Griffin in "Deuce Bigalow."

The bottom line: Rent it, have a few beers and some good laughs without taking it too seriously.

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