Kumar Patel ( Kal Penn), an Indian-American, is a party animal whose parents think he's about to enroll in med school. Harold Lee ( John Cho) is a serious, bookish, shy Korean-American accountant. Californians believe the burgers at In 'n Out are better, but that is because they do not appreciate the secret of Steak 'n Shake, expressed in its profound credo, "In Sight, It Must Be Right." (Many people believe the names of In 'n Out and Steak 'n Shake perfectly describe the contrast in bedroom techniques between the coast and the heartland.) The only hamburger worth that much trouble when you're clean and sober is at Steak 'n Shake.
Through the night? If you're stoned and have the munchies, as Harold and Kumar are, and if you're in the grip of a White Castle obsession, the answer is clearly yes. Is a slider worth the trouble leaving home and journeying miles Because this column is read in Turkey, Botswana, Japan and California, I should explain that "sliders" are what fans of the White Castle chain call their hamburgers, which are small and cheap and slide right down. "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," on the other hand, is about two very specific roommates who want to smoke pot, meet chicks and eat sliders in the middle of the night. The summer has been filled with comedies that failed because they provided formula characters, mostly nice teenagers who wanted to be loved and popular.
I realize this is a lofty beginning for a review about a stoner road comedy, but there you are.
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