Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and find themselves utterly bewitched by a commercial for White Castle. Convinced there must be one nearby, the two set out on a late-night odyssey that takes them deep into New Jersey. Somehow, the boys manage to run afoul of rednecks, cops and even a car-stealing Neil Patrick Harris before getting anywhere near their beloved sliders..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 88 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, Adventure
✓ Stars: John Cho, Kal Penn, Paula Garcés, Neil Patrick Harris, David Krumholtz
✓ Director: Cassandra Kulukundis, Alex Kavanagh, David Kitay, Hanno Huth, Carsten H. W. Lorenz
The Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) is staring with John Cho, Kal Penn, Paula Garcés, Neil Patrick Harris, David Krumholtz, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Cassandra Kulukundis, Alex Kavanagh, David Kitay, Hanno Huth, Carsten H. W. Lorenz juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.