One film that fails to steal the show
Stealing Harvard

Stars Jason Lee, Tom Green, Megan Mullally and Dennis Farina. Columbia TriStar. Rated M. 86 mins.

Reviewer: Ben Caddaye

I must admit I was really looking forward to watching this film.

Its star, Jason Lee, has appeared in some of my favourite flicks, including Chasing Amy, Mallrats and Clerks – three very clever, quirky productions.

I was eagerly anticipating more of the same from Stealing Harvard. After 86 minutes, however, I have to confess to being disappointed.

Lee plays John Plummer, a regular guy with a beautiful fiancée and a comfortable, mind-numbing job.

Everything in life seems to be going swimmingly for John until he learns his young niece has just been accepted into Harvard University.

The problem is years ago John promised her that if she was accepted he would foot the bill – which turns out to be around $30,000.

With few options available, he teams up with an old school friend, Duff (Tom Green), in a bid to steal the money in a series of terribly botched hold-ups and robberies.

Despite Lee’s involvement, Stealing Harvard is nothing to write home about, and those expecting another Chasing Amy or Mallrats will be left feeling cheated.