Issue date: 3/13/08 Section: Arts & Entertainment

1. Old School (2003) - The best party movie of all time. It is the story of Mitch Martin (Luke Wilson), a middle aged man whose life is reversed when his relationship with his sex-fiend of a girlfriend turns out to be a fraud. Mitch moves to a house located near a college campus. Instantly one of Mitch's best friends, Beanie (Vince Vaughn), sees the new situation as an opportunity to re-establish Mitch's love life and manhood. Beanies brilliant idea is to found a fraternity. Mitch's house immediately becomes one of the most popular party spots for the entire college community. "Old School" is filled with some of the most memorable comedic quotes of the modern day. Will Ferrell's character, Frank, is a laugh a minute. Old School has a similar vibe to most of the movies on the list; it just has it all in one film. This is the ultimate spring break party movie.


2. Animal House (1978) - Well here it is. Everyone knew that Animal House would make it to the top of the list. Set in 1962, two college freshmen, Larry Kroger and Kent Dorfman, decide that they must join a fraternity. The two boys are accepted into the Delta house and partake in the stereotypical fraternity acts such as toga parties, and practical jokes. Due to their rowdy behavior, Dean Vernon Wormer becomes determined to have the Delta house removed from the school. The Delta house will not go quietly and a clash emerges between them and the other house on campus, the Omega house. One of the classic party movies of all time, Animal House is one of the perfect movies to watch over spring break.


3. American Pie 2 (2001) - Coming in at third on the list is the second installment of the American Pie movies. Arguably the best when it came to comedy and all around excellence. The movie takes place mainly in a beach house in which the main characters plan to throw the biggest party of all time. The entire situation might be the most commonly wished upon scenario by college and high school students alike. Throughout the movie the main character Jim (Jason Biggs) is trying to prepare for the "one that got away" that will visit him at the end of summer Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth). Joined by his friend Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas), Oz (Chris Klein), Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas), and the famous Steve Stifler (Seann William Scott) the adventures are crazier, funnier, and, in many ways, embarrassing enough to make you laugh until it hurts.


4. Superbad (2007) - Well let's start off by saying if you have not seen this movie then where have you been for the past six months? It is a must see and is easily one of the funniest movies to come out in many years. With that said, "Superbad" is the story of two best friends who are high school seniors. They are off to different colleges in the fall, and are looking to cap their school year with the "ultimate high school experience." Their single night adventure includes a scare at a liquor store, a crazed party, sympathetic cops, and ultimately the experience they wanted. There are not many parts in "Superbad" in which you will not be laughing. It can also be seen as the modern day "Porky's."

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