How High

How High

Year: 2001

Runtime: 93 min

Language: English

Director: Jesse Dylan

Comedy

Two friends, Redman and Method Man, discover a unique herb that unexpectedly unlocks incredible academic abilities. Suddenly, they're enrolled at Harvard University, thrust into a challenging environment of privilege and high expectations. They must maintain their secret, navigate the complexities of elite academia, and rely on their wits to succeed, all while facing the looming threat of their charade being exposed.

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1

Silas's Encounter with Ivory's Ghost

Silas and Jamal are approached by the ghost of Silas's deceased friend, Ivory. They discover that using Ivory's ashes as fertilizer for marijuana enables them to communicate with him from beyond the grave.

2

The THC Exam

After connecting with Ivory's spirit, Silas and Jamal take the college entrance exam, which is humorously dubbed the THC. With Ivory's help feeding them answers, both ace the test with perfect scores.

3

Scholarship Offers

Following their outstanding exam results, several colleges begin to offer scholarship opportunities to Silas and Jamal. Eventually, they choose Harvard University, swayed by the compelling Chancellor Huntley.

Harvard University
4

Arrival at Harvard

Upon arriving at Harvard, Silas and Jamal meet a quirky cast of characters, including Bart, the rowing team captain, and his girlfriend, Lauren. They are also introduced to their eclectic roommates, Jeffrey and Tuan.

Harvard University
5

Meeting the Dean

Silas and Jamal have a pivotal meeting with Dean Carl Cain, who informs them they need to maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 to keep their scholarships. This sets the tone for their academic journey ahead.

Dean's Office, Harvard University
6

Pursuing Their Goals

While Jamal is determined to outdo Bart on the rowing team, Silas dives into botany classes to perfect his cultivation skills. They also enroll in black history courses, aided by Ivory’s ghost.

Harvard University
7

Pranks and Antics

As the semester progresses, Silas and Jamal’s antics lead them to pull pranks that irritate Bart and the Dean. Their carefree attitude starts to create friction in their academic life.

Harvard University
8

Halloween Party Mayhem

A wild Halloween party takes a turn for the worse when valuable resources are stolen, leaving Silas and Jamal without Ivory’s support. This incident triggers a frantic search for a solution.

Harvard University
9

Desperate Measures

With their grades slipping, Silas decides to experiment with a truth serum made from botanical extracts while Jamal suggests a reckless plan to exhume a legendary figure for answers. Their unorthodox methods add to the chaos.

10

Midterm Struggles

Midterms arrive, and both boys struggle due to a lack of preparation. Even their wild idea to dig up historical figures fails miserably, further complicating their academic standing.

11

Finals Season Woes

As finals approach, Silas and Jamal face mounting pressure to succeed. A last-minute reminder from Jeffrey motivates Silas to complete his truth serum, hoping it will turn their luck around.

12

Harvard Alumni Party

Silas receives an unexpected invitation to a prestigious Harvard Alumni party from Jamie, the Vice President's daughter. This opportunity seems like a chance to salvage their academic reputation.

Harvard Alumni Party
13

Truth Serum Revelations

At the alumni party, Silas tests his truth serum, leading to hilarious and outrageous revelations. The revelation of the bong as an artifact angers Dean Cain, leading to chaotic consequences.

Harvard Alumni Party
14

Dean Cain's Outburst

Enraged by the chaos at the party, Dean Cain attempts to attack Silas and Jamal with an axe. However, the confrontation ends with him being thwarted and taken away, showcasing the absurdity of their journey.

15

A Successful Conclusion

Ultimately, Silas and Jamal secure their places at Harvard, culminating in personal victories as Jamal gets approval to date Jamie, and Silas wins Lauren's affection. Their journey exemplifies unexpected triumphs amidst their wild college life.

Harvard University

Last Updated: November 16, 2024 at 11:56

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