Most would say that sequels can't compete against the original. In my humble opinion, I think The Rise of Taj was very entertaining, perhaps even more so than the original. If you're looking for a good movie to sit down and watch and laugh with friends, this is the movie to watch.

good story and can be very funny in some parts but very badly made.you will find yourself asking if you are watching a kiddo movie ment for 10 year olds!! see it if you have absolutely nothing better to do.

Was it my fault that I expected ALOT more from a movie dawning the "Van Wilder" title?? My wife fell asleep but I am more patient and gave the movie a real chance. I just kept telling myself "this movie has to get better at some point".....unfortunately, it didn't. Kal Penn's short appearance in "National Lampoons Van Wilder 1" was funnier than the entire "The Rise of Taj" sequel...even "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle" was alot funnier and more original (even though only a little bit of was filmed in NEW JERSEY). I usually rate movies by 1) WORTH WATCHING IN THEATERS, 2) WORTH WAITING FOR THE DVD, 3) WORTH WATCHING IN THEATERS AND BUYING THE DVD, 4) WORTH RENTING, and 5) NONE OF THE ABOVE......in my opinion, "National Lampoons Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj" was a 5) NONE OF THE ABOVE.....save your money.

this movie was the worst movies I have ever seen,.