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Road Trip
2000 93 min United States of America R 18+
★6.5
Comedy, Adventure
Director: Todd Phillips
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Description
After a student at the University of Ithaca films his one-night stand with a beautiful sorority girl, he discovers one of his friends has accidentally mailed the homemade sex tape to his girlfriend in Austin. In a frenzy, he must borrow a car and hit the road in a desperate bid to intercept the tape.
Budget:
$16M
US Gross:
$68.54M
Worldwide:
$119.75M
Starring
Breckin Meyer
Actor
Seann William Scott
Actor
Amy Smart
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Best Musical Scene
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Best Supporting Performance
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Breakthrough of the Year
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Best Comedy Performance
Key opinion
Road Trip is widely regarded as a quintessential early-2000s teen comedy that succeeds as lighthearted, rewatchable entertainment. While some viewers criticize its reliance on crude humor and thin character development, most find it a nostalgic and energetic genre staple bolstered by a standout ensemble cast.
| Acting | The ensemble cast—particularly Sean William Scott and DJ Qualls—provides memorable performances that anchor the film's comedic energy. | |
| Screenplay | The film functions effectively as a genre piece, offering a lighthearted, dynamic narrative that captures the spirit of college-era adventures. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarized between those who find it a fresh and explosive example of crude teen comedy and those who dismiss it as low-brow, toilet-oriented, or uninspired. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performance are divided; while some find Breckin Meyer’s portrayal adequate or charming, others argue he is miscast and fails to elicit sympathy. | |
| Emotion | Critics are split on the film's overall value; many praise it as a classic, rewatchable mood-booster, whereas detractors view it as a vapid experience lacking moral substance. |