"National Lampoon's Van Wilder: Party Liaison" (commonly known as "Van Wilder") is a 2002 comedy film directed by Walt Becker. The movie is loosely based on the real-life experiences of Bert Kreischer during his years at Florida State University. It's the seventh film in the National Lampoon's series.
Ryan Reynolds stars as the titular character, Van Wilder, a charismatic and carefree college student who has been in college for seven years and has no intentions of graduating. When his father decides to cut off his tuition, Van must find a way to pay for his education and continue his lifestyle.
The film is known for its raunchy humor, college party atmosphere, and the character of Van Wilder as a perpetual student and party planner. "Van Wilder" developed a cult following, and Ryan Reynolds' performance in the film contributed to his rising popularity as a comedic actor.