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It is only through him that we each discover the person He created us to be. THE HOUSE BUNNY tells the story of Shelley Darlingson, a Playboy Bunny who teaches a bunch of social misfits how to be pretty on the outside, attract the opposite sex and thereby save their failing sorority house. The House Bunny has always been a more complicated film than we give it credit for, especially when held under 2018’s lens. Its blatant sexualization and “boys will be boys” attitude toward the male-driven institutions of power are so pronounced, they cross into satire. But even in the movie’s darkest moments, it’s Shelley’s endearing embrace of sisterhood that stands out. The House Bunny is far from a perfect movie, but it deserves way more than the eye roll we’ve given it.
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Kiely Williams — At the time of “The House Bunny,” Kiely Williams was well known for her singing abilities, both in 3LW and The Cheetah Girls. She largely retired from acting in 2013, but maintains a close friendship with her fellow Cheetah Girl, Sabrina Bryan. Rumer Willis — The daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, Rumer Willis played Joanne in “The House Bunny.” Her character fractured her spine but, when it healed, was too afraid to take off her back brace. Willis starred in 2020’s hit “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” and is currently expecting her first child.
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And though she may get carried away often, it’s clear that what Shelley and her big heart ultimately want is for these young women to be happy and confident with themselves. The actress plays Nicole in this outrageous college comedy about a 21st birthday celebration that's gone out of control, on Blu-ray and DVD June 18th. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus.
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The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 19, 2008.[16] It was also released in a 6-movie collection called The Laugh Out Loud Collection with other Happy Madison films in 2013. The Zetas then feel guilty and decide to give themselves a second makeover, this time being "Half-Shelley and Half-Themselves". They also decide to draw the pledges out at random instead of judging them for their looks and popularity. They show up at Shelley's photo shoot and ask for her to come back, to which she agrees, having changed her mind about her dream of being a centerfold. Having gotten a makeover and lessons on how to attract guys and be popular, the Zetas throw a party, which is a huge success.
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Shelley is living a carefree life until a rival gets her tossed out of the Playboy Mansion. With nowhere to go, fate delivers her to the sorority girls from Zeta Alpha Zeta. Unless they can sign a new pledge class, the seven socially clueless women will lose their house to the scheming girls of Phi Iota Mu. In order to accomplish their goal, they need Shelley to teach them the ways of makeup and men; at the same time, Shelley needs some of what the Zetas have - a sense of individuality. The combination leads all the girls to learn how to stop pretending and start being themselves. Shelley, played by Anna Faris, is living a carefree “fairy-tale” life until a rival Bunny gets her tossed out of the Playboy Mansion.
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Tyson Ritter — Emma Stone felt for Tyson Ritter in “The House Bunny,” marking the singer’s first acting role not playing himself or in a music video. Katharine McPhee — Katharine McPhee’s “House Bunny” character was exactly the shining beacon of practicing safe sex, but she was a delight. She made her Broadway debut in 2018’s “Waitress.” In 2023, McPhee is married to David Foster, and the pair sings together. They wrapped up 2022 by performing at Disney’s Christmas special in Walt Disney World. Miles Teller stars in this comedy about a 21st birthday that gets wildly out of control the night before the birthday boy's big job interview. A modern re-telling of "Snow White" and sort of a response to "Sydney White", a story of a psuedo-princess cast out and taken in by 7 societal misfits.
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Not only does the movie suffer from a poorly written script lacking ingenuity and sincere character development, but the acting falls flat and leaves much to be desired from these up and coming young Hollywood stars. THE HOUSE BUNNY is just another tool being used by the Playboy franchise to promote sexuality as a means of discovering the “beautiful you” on the inside, otherwise called the Sexual Revolution. The surface content alone is enough to warrant caution without even mentioning the pervasive sexual messages or the poor production quality. The film released in 2008 and, you might remember, had a pretty stacked cast. So, let’s look back on where they’re at these days, after their time in the Zeta house.
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All of these pink-lined makeovers help these women find themselves rather than mask them, much like a raunchier version of Legally Blonde. Directed by Fred Wolf and written by Kirsten Smith and Karen McCullah Lutz, you probably remember The House Bunny as the Playboy sorority movie. After getting kicked out of the Playboy mansion for being too old at the ripe age of 27, Shelley (Anna Faris) has to find a new place to live. Through a series of misunderstandings and parade of college girls, Shelley finds herself on the doorstep of Zeta Alpha Zeta house, the lowest-ranked sorority on campus that’s in danger of having its charter pulled. The only thing that can save Zeta and the home these misfit young women love is if the sorority recruits 30 new members.
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Lilly, a British Zeta sister with social anxiety, says their new popularity has made them conceited and forget the true value of sisterhood. When they realize what they have become, they blame Shelley—just as she returns from her unsuccessful date. Shelley Darlingson is an aspiring Playboy Playmate living the life of luxury in the Playboy Mansion with Hugh Hefner. The day after her 27th birthday, she awakes to find a note, seemingly from Hefner, asking her to pack up and leave. The note is later revealed to be a forgery by jealous rival Playmate Cassandra. During the screening of this movie, it was saddening to hear the raucous laughter of the audience in their enjoyment of what was being presented to them.
Even more unsettling was the cheering of the male audience members as the ending credits started to role. Hugh Hefner — Obviously, it’s impossible to make a movie about a Playboy bunny — even a fictional one — without Hugh Hefner. Beverly D’Angelo — Every movie needs a villain, and in “The House Bunny,” that was Beverly D’Angelo. D’Angelo most recently starred alongside David Harbour in “Violent Night,” the surprise Christmas hit of 2022.
More than any other actress, Faris is an expert at playing funny, wide-eyed, and clueless princesses, but The House Bunny capitalizes on her grittier side as well. Often Faris will breathlessly misunderstanding an innuendo before deftly pulling a comedic 180, growling, cursing, and pratfalling in increasingly more ridiculous ways. It’s both sides of Faris’ lovely, vulgar brand of comedy wrapped up in one tube top-wearing role. More comedies need to take a page out of Shelley’s weird and pink diamond encrusted notebook. Shelley isn’t a genius by anyone’s standards, but she understands people and always remains optimistic and supportive throughout the lowest moments in her privileged life. Much like the sisters of Zeta Alpha Zeta themselves, she exudes sisterhood.
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