Accepted

“When every college turned them down. . . they made one up.”

6.4

2006

1h 33m

Comedy

Director: Steve Pink

Overview

A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.

Trailer

Accepted - Trailer Official

Cast

Bartleby Gaines

Justin Long

Bartleby Gaines

Sherman Schrader

Jonah Hill

Sherman Schrader

Monica Moreland

Blake Lively

Monica Moreland

Glen

Adam Herschman

Glen

Hands

Columbus Short

Hands

Rory

Maria Thayer

Rory

Uncle Ben

Lewis Black

Uncle Ben

Mr. Schrader

Jim O'Heir

Mr. Schrader

Jack Gaines

Mark Derwin

Jack Gaines

Diane Gaines

Ann Cusack

Diane Gaines

Lizzie Gaines

Hannah Marks

Lizzie Gaines

Abernathy

Robin Lord Taylor

Abernathy

Reviews

YouShouldKnow

I connected more with the concept a lot. Though the movie is a dramatization (as films are) and therefore it is cliché-laden, colorful and hyperbolic. But it explores an idea. We are raised to follow certain paths, categorized and rejected if we are different and take different paths. What if a place of higher education existed where that wasn't the case? This film explores that idea. A place of informal education and personal growth.

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Gimly

A legendary movie for a hangover-day, but one that I will never begrudge others for disliking. This is really not my usual sort of movie, but for whatever reason, _Accepted_ somehow totally works for me? _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._

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Kamurai

Fantastic watch, will definitely watch again, and can recommend. I've watch this movie so many times, and it's probably one of my favorite movies. With the ridiculous premise that you have to go to college, what happens to the qualified people that don't get in: they make their own way, literally. Just the concept of doing something like this is fascinating, and with the cast, the delivery is amazing: Justin Long, Blake Lively, Maria Thayer, (fat) Jonah Hill, Lewis Black, and even a young Hannah Marx. The jokes are paced so well, and there is some noticeable punch up, but it's usually so good I don't mind. Part of the reason I like this writing is that a lot of it is character based: just making weird and fun characters and making them live in this fun world. So many of the scenes have background action happening, which is risky, but the pay off is magnificent. On top of that, there are sub-arcs, and a great grand arc all about inclusivity and innovation. Watch this, I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed.

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