Bad Trip 2021

Friendships run deep.

6.0 / 10   499 vote(s)
NR
Comedy

This mix of a scripted buddy comedy road movie and a real hidden camera prank show follows the outrageous misadventures of two buds stuck in a rut who embark on a cross-country road trip to NYC. The storyline sets up shocking real pranks.

Homepage https://www.netflix.com/title/81287254
Release Date 2021-03-26
Runtime 1h 27m
Directors Kitao Sakurai, Knia Bonds, Ibrahim Yilla
Producers Ruben Fleischer, David Bernad, Jeff Tremaine, Eric André, Jason Cloth, Aaron L. Gilbert, David Siev, Jenna Park, Mina Farman
Writers Kathryn Borel, Eric André, Jenna Park, Kitao Sakurai, Dan Curry, Andrew Barchilon

Watched a little over half. I've never been a huge fan of Andre's style of surreal humor, and I can't say this film changed my opinion. I did think having a narrative to frame some of the 'pranks' was useful, though the story itself was far too contrived (perhaps purposefully?) to do anything but provide a respite between skits. Also, where's Hannibal Buress in this? Felt a bit weird to see him swapped for Lil Rel Howery, but perhaps it's related to his stepping away from The Eric Andre Show.

rsanek