Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)

Directors:

Jon Hurwitz
Hayden Schlossberg

Writers (WGA):

Jon Hurwitz (written by) &
Hayden Schlossberg (written by) ...

Release Date:

25 April 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy

Tagline:

This time they're running from the joint.

Plot:

Follows the cross-country adventures of the pot-smoking duo as they try to outrun authorities who suspect them of being terrorists when they try to sneak a bong on board their flight to Amsterdam. |

Plot Keywords:

Homeland Security | Profanity | Second Part | Racist | Buddy Picture

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

US Showtimes:

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Cast

John Cho	...	Harold Lee
Kal Penn	...	Kumar Patel
Rob Corddry	...	Ron Fox
Jack Conley	...	Deputy Frye
Roger Bart	...	Dr. Jack Beecher
Neil Patrick Harris	...	Neil Patrick Harris
Danneel Harris	...	Vanessa Fanning
Eric Winter	...	Colton Graham
Paula Garcés	...	Maria
Jon Reep	...	Raymus
Missi Pyle	...	Raylene
Mark Munoz	...	Cyrus
James Adomian	...	Pres. George W. Bush
Beverly D'Angelo	...	Sally
Echo Valley	...	Tits Hemmingway

Also Known As:

Harold & Kumar 2 (Singapore: English title) (USA) (working title)
Harold and Kumar Go to Amsterdam (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong crude and sexual content, graphic nudity, pervasive language and drug use.

Runtime:

100 min | USA:102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Certification:

Ireland:16 | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Canada:14A (Ontario) (original rating) | Australia:MA | UK:18 | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #43603) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Singapore:M18

Filming Locations:

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Company:

Kingsgate Films

Trivia:

In an April 24 2008 Newark Star Ledger interview, the writers Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg mention that the poem "The Square Root of Three" that Kumar recites was written by a classmate of theirs, David Feinberg when all three went to Randolph High School in New Jersey. They were happy they could include in the film a poem they loved while growing up, and Feinberg was thrilled to make a contribution to the film.

Goofs:

Continuity: The passenger side head rest disappears and reappears between shots in the Chevy Cobalt Neil Patrick Harris is driving.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Kumar Patel: [taking a dump] Oh God, dude!
Harold Lee: [in shower] What the fuck? What the fuck? What are you doing?
Kumar Patel: I'm taking the most incredible dump of all time, man.
Harold Lee: You couldn't wait until I got out of the shower?
Kumar Patel: Um, may I remind you that we both just ate 30 burgers and 4 large orders of fries?
[continues to take a dump]
Kumar Patel: Don't worry, in a little bit I'm sure it'll hit you too.
Harold Lee: Maybe, but I'm going to wait until you get out of the shower!
Kumar Patel: Well don't wait too long. We gotta leave for the airport in an hour.
Harold Lee: An hour?
Kumar Patel: Uh-huh. Oh, hey, Roldy?
Harold Lee: Yeah?
Kumar Patel: Nice pubes.

Movie Connections:

References Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

Soundtrack:

Danger Zone

Its equally good as H&K1 and raunchier

Its kinda late for me to write the review as I saw this movie about 2 mnths ago in SF during the Asian American film festival. The movie is great and equally good as the white castle. Its definitely one of the best stoner comedies for sure. Kal Penn as usual has done a great job but also seen in a little emotional role with his gf. Haroldy has done a very good job as well. I don't know how the current version is going to be as they have been advertising sayiing 'modified for the uptight audiences' which kinda sucks. I hope they haven't gone too far with that If you liked the first one you'll simply love the 2nd one as well. It's definitely worth watching it and also worth owning a set of 2 DVDS (so far). I can't wait for another journey with H & K