Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle | Canadian First Time Watching | Movie Reaction & Review 

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This is the role that rejuvenated Neil Patrick Harris career.

Neil Patrick Harris is in this playing this version of himself as a favor to him by the director Danny Leiner. He had a reputation as a choir boy and was typecast because of that, so this was an attempt to get rid of it. It worked. Just weeks after this came out he landed a part in How I Met Your Mother that he freely admits he never would've gotten without this appearance

Clipped out one of my favorite lines in the whole movie where they are leaving the apartment and Kumar realizes he left his phone halfway down the hall and Harold says to go back and get it and he looks down the hallway at the door and says "no. we've gone too far."

Neil Patrick Harris is so essential to this whole trilogy.

One of those movies where you forget just how incredibly funny it is until you rewatch it. I don't want to spoil the sequels, but they're just as good (for the most part) and are worth it for the cameos alone.

“you’re glistening” “Bullets, my only weakness” “EXTREME” This movie gave my friends and I so many lines that we still use today.

This was called "Harold And Kumar Get The Munchies" internationally, as White Castle is a US brand, and unknown of in a lot of the rest of the world.

The Bobby Lee and George similarity didnt even cross my mind until he said that🤣

Note: the prices for those burgers are realistic, because White Castle has a unique take on the concept of "burger". They basically came up with the most efficient and cheapest way to mass-produce small burgers, thus the squareness of the patties - and while you can't see it in the movie, those patties have holes poked in them to avoid the need to flip them on the steamer. The end product tastes different enough from what you'd expect from a typical hamburger that either you love it or you hate it. Either way, you can buy the same mass of food for less money.

This movie's part of a trilogy and you two should watch them! Harold & Kumar Escape Guantanamo Bay, and A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas! You'll love the continuity!

Herald and Kumar is a trilogy, it's Harold and Kumar Go to White castle, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo bay, and a very Herald and Kumar Christmas.

george's laugh at the police sketches... perfect.

I miss Fred Willard.. I first knew his acting in a serious role and yet since that one I've seen him in nothing but comedies.. Brilliantly funny guy.

I remember when I realized Freakshow was Christopher Meloni I nearly died laughing.

This movie showed me that Christopher Meloni is a comedic genius. I only knew him from Law & Order before this.

I'd say Van Wilder is another comedy from this era with a similar cast that is equally as fun

I took a playwriting class my sophomore year of high school and one of the assignments was to break down the hero's journey in a given book or movie. A lot of my classmates immediately went to Star Wars or Lord of the Rings. I chose this film :) H&KGtWC is truly the greatest quest story ever told!

George's expressions during the Freakshow's wife scene... priceless! So funny when he snapped out of it when he realised he was just about drooling on camera 🤣

This was my favorite movie when it came out. I named my puppy Harold until we realized it was a girl.. So she became Maria! RIP Maria!

It is tradition in my house to binge watch all 3 H&K Movies around Christmas Time every year, as it ends with Christmas. I hope you guys will watch them fairly close together. 😁

That comedian at Princeton is Bobby Lee. his podcasts are hilarious. Little behind the scenes fun fact - during this movie, Bobby Lee asked one of the staff members for Advil because he had a headache. When the guy showed up to his trailer, he started doing a goofy Asian accent, thinking it was funny "Ohhhh Mr. Reeeee!" not knowing that John Cho was using Bobby's bathroom... John came out and said "you ever do that again, and I'll make sure you never work in this industry again."

6:26 The part where they see Katie Holmes' hooters in the movie 'The Gift' is hilarious because back then they said exactly what we were all thinking in the theatre with the "Those aren't real.......yes they are!" line lol. Nobody ever thought a sweet little innocent looking actress such as her would ever show them lol. BTW, 'The Gift' is a pretty decent flick overall you should check out one day.

"Come on Pookie! Let's burn this mother down!" I love all the cameos in H&KgtWC! Anthony Anderson is my fave next to Malin Akerman of course 😅 I hate to admit it, but White Castle burgers are delicious. The finely chopped onions really make those little sliders pop 🤤

White Castle was the first known and oldest fast food restaurant in the world founded in the early 1920s. It's a Northern United States company. During the Great Depression the company thrived due to it's small and affordable slider burgers. The equivalent known here in the Southern States is the fast food chain known as Krystals. Due to the success of White Castle during the early days of the Great Depression in the late 1920s the fast food chain Krystals was born. It was a company made to serve cheap and affordable food to those with very little money during the time. They both serve similar slider burger but they're 2 separate companies owned by separate people. Also they may look the same they sliders taste different. White Castle is buns are a little denser than White Castle with a slight sweeter taste. While Krystal sliders are more on the savoy side of taste.

I live 4 blocks from a White Castle in New York City, tucked away in Manhattan. It's 24-hours, and yes it looks like a little castle. And oh I'm so happy it's there. Cheeseburgers, fries, and chicken ring sandwiches with cheese - gotta have 'em. P.S. "Fur burgers." Hahaha

Ryan Reynolds in a role with a similar feel, and also starring Kal Penn, is Van Wilder. Which coincidently, I was today years old when I discovered that it is based on a college article about Bert Kreischer 🤯

7:00 “Is it me?” 😂😂😂 someone finally said it. Bobby Lee’s long lost twin

Me and my friends used to watch this movie so often we eventually convinced ourselves to do a White Castle adventure. Drove over an hour, got as fried as a goose and ended up with a story that was more than worth what the two crave cases of sliders did to our stomachs

Really hope you guys have plans to watch the other two! The 2nd one is probably my favorite of the bunch. Mostly because of Rob Corddry's role. He's so ridiculous and great in it.

GEORGE & SIMONE: On the DVD if you put it in but DON'T press play, Harold converses with Kumar, who talks sh*t about you, minute after minute. It's awesome!

My favorite cameo has to be Christopher Meloni ( Law&Order SVU ) as Freakshow.

"Would you like to play battleshits" lady is a Canadian actress, and she did some popular tictac commercials a few years before this film.

Yesss, such a fun reaction. I love watching comedies with you guys. Sometimes your reactions are more entertaining than the movie itself, but I enjoyed this thoroughly. Gotta check out the sequel, too.

Let’s hear it for Harold & Kumar 2!

Asian dude on screen: her: "OMG I know him!" - him(bored): "is it me?" - PERFECTION!

12:25 Freakshow is Christopher Meloni (Elliot Stabler from Law & Order SVU)

The movies get progressively crazier and crazier. I love the series.

No worries, Simone. When I finally got to have real White Castle in 2019 (you can get frozen microwaveable sliders in most US grocery stores, but it is a primarily East Coast chain), they had Impossible sliders. I haven't seen it in a long time, but my guess is that the second H&K holds up about as well as this one. Also, if either of you have ever watched "Law & Order: SVU," Freakshow was played by Lt. Stabler, Christopher Meloni.

I saw this in theaters high as balls and everyone in that place went to White Castle afterwards. It was a great experience.

I’ve been yelling “is this your special bush?!” Ever since this movie came out 😂

I've waited so long for one of my subscribed channels to watch this. Definitely feels underrated in my opinion, despite being turned into a trilogy.

Other than being a stoner movie and one of the first Asian-American led feature comedies, this was also an ode to New Jersey. I kept thinking, "I know that spot!" I've eaten at the White Castle in New Brunswick that was supposedly replaced many times too!

Stuck in a Utah truck stop while watching this, I took it upon myself to research your question. Since I don't know your address I made some guesses. The nearest White Castle from Vancouver is located in Nevada. It's a 19 hour and 40 minute drive. Hope that helps.

" This your bush? This your special BUSH? " is my favorite line in this movie lol

Simone and George just made my day. One of my favorite comedies ever. You guys gotta react to the sequels.

I remember renting this (yes rent as in blockbuster) as a complete shot in the dark with my friends and it's still considered one of the greatest blind picks any of us ever made

Kal Penn is actually vegetarian. There's quite a bit of solid background talent in this movie; Bobby Lee, Jamie Kennedy, Ryan Reynolds, Smart Brother from Undercover Brother, Chris Meloni (Freakshow), Malin Ackerman, Fred Willard, Anthony Anderson, David Krumholtz, Eddie (edited) Kaye Thomas, NPH, Ethan Embry, etc.

Love the Bill Burr Shout-out, "Slowly back up, as you push your friend forward" 😀

I'd love for you guys to react to the sequel - Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay!

This was the best movie in the franchise. The others tried hard to try and recapture the magic but it was obvious they were trying too hard. The first one had that randomness that makes it wonderful

SIMONE & GEORGE: NO other hamburger is like a White Castle hamburger, freshly made at a White Castle. Totally serious. And they are melt-in-your-mouth AMAZING! There are WC's in selected areas in the Eastern US and Arizona and Las Vegas. Their website has a WC store locator. 😋

There's a meme of Ryan Reynolds wearing scrubs and saying "but why?". I've been racking my brain for ages trying to figure out what it was. All I could think of that he was in at this age was Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place. Maybe Van Wilder. But neither of those had him in scrubs. Thanks for helping me remember.

When this came out, it was crazy… but years after it is now considered the definitive and iconic stoner comedy.

George: "What!? 70 burgers is $46!?" Yeah, that's the sound of someone who's never been to a White Castle. That needs to be remedied, like now.

"I need to go have food now" xD was the perfect round off for this reaction

This is the role that got NPH the role of Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. And we all know that was absolutely legend- wait for it- dary!

So good! You guys should watch the Christmas one, it’s great! Two of my favorite movies to watch when I’m away from my kiddos lol.

That was a great reaction! Hope you guys do part 2, it's just as good as this one. Peace!

I can't wait for you two to watch the sequel! The OMG Counter will skyrocket! ❤

Omg I loved these movies growing up👌🔥 can’t believe y’all reacted to this🤝 hopefully y’all watch more. Harold and Kumar are legends.👌

OMG another classic. I always watch this (and How High-please react!!!) once a year. Both amazing. H&K 2 is also amazing 👏 😍 🙌

Great reaction CineBinge! This movie is a classic for sure! Hopefully, in the near future, you can react to Harold and Kumar escape from Guantanamo Bay! It's also a hilarious film! The bathroom scene was hilarious! So random!

I freaking love this movie so damn much. It's the definition of a FUN movie. There are so many recognizable faces in this. One that's often overlooked is Christopher Meloni (Stabler from Law & Order SVU) as 'Freakshow'. That part of the movie was always insanely funny to me.

I forgot to mention that Kal Penn doesn't eat meat so they made his burgers out of veggies. So yes Simone they made veggie sliders before lol.

Ok, one of the funniest things thats ever happened in a public bathroom.. me and my friend were at Guitar Center and we both had to drop a deuce. The bathroom was laid out kinda oddly but it was a nice bathroom. The stalls were all separate from each other. So we are, you know, doing what the room is meant for. But we decided to start rating each others sonic reports, 10 being the highest. All of a sudden there was a massive blast. I laughed and said 'whoa! that was at least an 8', my friend goes 'uh... that wasnt me'. Awkward silence.... then a timid voice from across the room goes 'it was me'. Dead silence the rest of the visit.

Please please please watch waiting from around the same time as this “also has Ryan Renalds in it” brings very similar energy 😄👌🏻

It needs noting that Freakshow is played by Christopher Meloni of Law and Order SVU fame. Despite being known for super serious roles, Meloni's an amazing comic actor. I'd also recommend Wet Hot American Summer as a great comedy with him...and almost every other comic actor from the last 20 years in it.

My favorite moment in this movie is the "I don't feel like getting stabbed tonight". A moment everyone has experienced once in their life.

Please react to Harold and Kumar 2: Escape from Guantanamo Bay 🙏

Fun fact: The creepy tow truck driver is played by Christopher Meloni, who is probably best known as Detective Elliot Stabler from Law & Order: SVU.

Watch the sequel, Escape from Guantanamo Bay. Fun fact: Chris Meloni from the tv show Law and Order: SVU plays Freakshow.

Careful. Last time I asked “I wonder where the nearest White Castle is…” I ended up driving to Las Vegas Strip from 2 states away.

I love this movie. to this day whenever anyone does something questionable I respond exactly like Ryan "But Why?" I had the dvd and the menu was hilarious. it starts with them excited to be on dvd and then they become increasingly impatient as you don't pick any options.

Neil Patrick Harris reprises his role as himself in A Harold And Kumar Christmas, which is just as good as the original.

Simone: I know that guy! George: Is it me? OMG 😆🤣😂😅😆🤣😂🤣 What a great reaction to such an offbeat, funny movie!

Will you be reacting to the 2nd movie

This movie was great when it came out but the sequel is soo much funnier.

Fun fact; the guy that plays Freakshow in this is Christopher Meloni, the man who plays Stabler on Law & order SVU.

"Beavers ganna beave" This might be the best intro so far, congrats xD

"Everyone keeps calling him Me" LMAO! You're hilarious dawg

I forgot how freakin hilarious this movie is! I’m sure others have pointed it out but Freakshow was played by an uncredited Christopher Meloni. Oz, SVU and then Harold and Kumar! Lol

The funny thing is that there is no White Castle in Cherry Hill. It had to be custom built.

27:02 I have an assortment of "Munchies" for emergencies. Candy Bars, Crackers, Cheese, Jelly Beans, Jar of RedHots, Jar of M & M's, Chips, Beef Jerky, Popcorn, Nuts, Hostess everything! Except for the cheese, I keep them in a crawl space at the back of my pantry so that I don't over do it on snacks on the regular. You know I'm High AF if I'm crawling back there!

14:43 And this moment is where the resurrection of Neil Patrick Harris' career began.

Ideal munchie food: Homemade pub nachos. -Line a 8"x8" cake pan with parchment paper -Add a quarter bag of cafe-style [extra thick] flour tortilla chips -Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (mex blend if you can get it) -Spoon half a can of chilli on top -[Optional] Sprinkle with sliced jalapenos -Another 1/2 cup of cheese -Bake in oven for ~8 minutes, or until cheese starts to brown at edges -Cool for 5-10 minutes -Spoon ~1/4 cup of sour cream on top -Serve immediately

Actually fun trivia, Kal Penn is a vegetarian and they had to give him veggie sliders for the film. Eventually White Castle does offer a veggie option last time I checked.

Great reaction looking forward to the next Harold and Kumar outing 😂👍

Simone, being a fellow Canadian, I'd figure you would know everything about Ryan Reynolds. 😀 He's been around a while and acting since he was a teen. His first TV role was in 1991.

Many years ago, my friend's bachelor party was a paintball tournament and then going to get a "sack o' burgers" from the White Castle in Cherry Hill. Good times.

Never matters how many times I’ve seen these two movies they never get old.

This is my favorite representation of Asians. Not shying away from the stereotypes but they subvert it so well, both Harold and Kumar went to Princeton, one is the whole Asian father wanta them to be a doctor trope and the other in finance. But that isn’t *all* who they are. As an Asian stoner who went to one of those schools fucking love this film

I remember white castles, you could by like 20 burgers for 5 bucks. Really want one now. Great reaction as always. 👍

Neil Patrick Harris also shows up in both sequels.

A wild Ryan Reynolds suddenly appears. Also in the Dawn of the Dead remake you asked about the "Down with the Sickness" song. The song was done by a guy named Richard Cheese. He's pretty funny.

I love those iconic American names, Chapters, Du Maurier, Country Style Donuts.

I was really high the first time I watched this movie and remember me and my friends laughing ourselves to tears.

There's a sequel to this called 'Searching' where kumar goes missing

Simone and George need to make a vlog about them going to white castle after watching this movie. I would watch that.

your belly laugh at the drawing... priceless!