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National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002)

Directed by Walt Becker · Cinematography by James Bagdonas

R92 min99 frames

ComedyRomance

Don't Graduate. Celebrate.

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National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A man in uniform stands beside a white vehicle in an outdoor parking lot. The man writes…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: closeup — A dark bedroom interior with patterned bedding visible under the subjects. A woman lies…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A bedroom features floral wallpaper with pink patterns and a white headboard in the…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room contains a dresser and hanging planter. A young man wearing only boxers…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A well-lit living room contains floral-patterned armchairs and a vintage china cabinet.…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — An outdoor parking lot with light-colored vehicles visible in the background. An older…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A dark, dimly lit bar interior features three men seated together at a table. A man in…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A dimly lit office features water pouring down from above onto a wooden desk. A person…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A wooden locker room features rows of lockers and basketball players in matching…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A wood-paneled courtroom filled with seated observers behind wooden benches. A man in a…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A modern furnished apartment features a low beige couch and a patterned room divider…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — Two men stand atop a weathered red brick wall against a clear blue sky. One man reaches…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A cluttered room containing cardboard moving boxes, artwork, and a floor lamp by a…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A man sits in the back of a black luxury car during the day. A woman in a grey suit…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: wide — A spacious gymnasium serves as a makeshift classroom with rows of individual school desks.…National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) movie still: medium — A long beige hallway features double wooden doors and framed wall art. A woman sits on a…
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What is National Lampoon's Van Wilder about?

Van Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father eventually realizes what is going on. When he stops paying his son's tuition fees, Van must come up with the money if he wants to stay in college, so he and his friends come up with a great fund-raising idea – throwing parties. However, when the college magazine finds out and reporter Gwen is sent to do a story on Van Wilder, things get a little complicated.

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What does the cinematography of National Lampoon's Van Wilder look like?

Across 99 sampled frames, medium shots dominate the coverage of National Lampoon's Van Wilder (78% of the sample). Cinematographer James Bagdonas keeps 55% of it in soft, naturalistic light. 47% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Focus stays shallow in 78% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of National Lampoon's Van Wilder?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) are #332e2c, #f6f5f4, #d5d2cc, #141212, #554f49, #d3c7ae — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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