Audience Unrated pervasive crude sexual content, some nudity and language. Participant Kal Penn, Lauren Cohan, Daniel Percival, Glen Barry, Anthony Cozens, Steven Rathman, Holly Davidson, Tom Davey, William de Coverly. Production credits Director of photography, Hubert Taczanowski editors, John Axness, Sherwood Jones music, Robert Folk costume designer, Stephanie Collie production designer, Chris Roope. National Lampoon’s crazy college antics live on when Van Wilder’s best buddy, Taj, crosses the pond to attend Oxford, where he shakes up the stiff Brits with his irresistible, party-animal style which he learned firsthand from Van. I thought it had its moments, but never goes above.
Special features: "Union Jack-offs" the making of the 'Rise of Taj'" featurette "On set in Romania: Kal Penn tours The Barn" featurette deleted scenes gag reel "Get steady" music video featuring Jonny Lives! "Heads will roll" music video featuring Marion Raven trailers. National Lampoon's films by the early 2000's were becoming mediocre to decent, but Van Wilder isn't a bad film, it just isn't a good film either. Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. Based on the original characters created by Brent Goldberg and David Wagner. Publication date 2007 Title variation Van Wilder : the rise of Taj Rise of Taj Note Title from container. National Lampoons Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (Unrated Edition) DVD 7.