How High
How High

How High

2001Movie93 minEnglish

Jamal and Silas, two ordinary guys who smoke something magical, pass their college entrance exams with flying colors and end up at Harvard. Ivy League ways are strange but Silas and Jamal take it in a stride -- until their supply of supernatural smoke runs dry. That's when they have to start living by their wits and rely on their natural resources to make the grade.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users72%
Director: Jesse DylanGenres: Comedy, Music

Plot Summary

Two marijuana enthusiasts, Silas and Jamal, are accepted into Harvard University after smoking a magical strain of cannabis created by Silas's deceased friend, Ivory. The magical herb allows them to communicate with Ivory's spirit, who helps them excel academically and socially. However, their unconventional methods and constant use of marijuana lead to humorous chaos and challenges as they try to navigate the elite academic world.

Critical Reception

How High received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, reliance on stoner comedy tropes, and lack of originality. However, it found a cult following among audiences, particularly fans of hip-hop and stoner comedies, who appreciated its humor and the chemistry between its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on predictable stoner humor and lacks narrative substance.
  • The chemistry between Method Man and Redman is a redeeming quality for fans of the genre.
  • A shallow comedy that offers few laughs beyond its premise.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its lighthearted humor and the comedic performances of its leads, Method Man and Redman. Many found it to be a fun, albeit silly, movie, with some appreciating its straightforward entertainment value.

Fun Fact

The magical strain of marijuana used in the film, 'Brainiac,' was specifically grown for the movie by a master cultivator, and the actors reportedly did not smoke real marijuana during filming, using herbal substitutes instead.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Another one of my favorite movies. Doesn't matter if high, sober, or drunk. This movie is hilarious.