Normally, I am not that into extras on DVD and Blu-rays, as they tend to be quite useless. However, in Freshman Year, there were a few extras that I found interesting. "Van's Party Supplies" tells of the bongs and dildos that they used in the film, and how they were found. This is a very interesting look at the movie, it actually was captivating—looking at a 4-foot long pink piece of rubber powered by a drill is fascinating. "Teacher's Pet" is a look at the girls of the movie; as a 21-year-old college student, I loved this section. Additionally, there is the always present blooper real. Unlike some blooper reels, in Freshman Year, these are actual bloopers—outtakes from unscripted moments—and are absolute gold.
All-in-all, Freshman Year comes packed with eight extras, giving you an additional hour of material. Besides the three mentioned above, the DVD also comes with: "Creating the Legend: The Making of Van Wilder: Freshman Year," "Going Balls Out: Colossus," "Coolidge College Orientation," "Decatur," and "Prank 101."
Overall, Freshman Year is a decent movie. The story is intriguing, the extras are interesting, and the girls attractive (because, let's face it, the crowd it's aimed at will want that). I had very low expectations coming into this, so the fact that the movie is good really surprised me. I am not sure if I would say that you should buy the movie, as it seems more of a one time thing, but I do believe that it is worth renting.
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