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Alcoholism. In his review for The New York Times, Matt Zoller Seitz wrote, "What rankles isnt the gross-out humor or the verbal non sequiturs, which are expected, even welcome, in this sort of movie. HARRY HAMLIN plays Peter's more successful rival who has a condescending attitude toward him. (Note: The "Our Take" review of this title examines the film's artistic merits and does not take into account any of the possibly objectionable material listed below). Privacy Policy We see that Junior stole a canister of nitrous oxide from a dentist's office. The film stars Steve Zahn, Allen Covert, Justin Long, Jonah Hill, and Kevin Heffernan. In the movie, you actually get to see Patrick's mangled wang, but I didn't want to scare you people. Mild Danny drives the crew's RV through a 4-way stop without stopping (no other vehicles are there). this is a Happy Madison production. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Peter states that he has to go "take a leak," and we then partially see and hear him do that outdoors. Strange Wilderness bows on Blu with an AVC MPEG-4/1080p codec. Our own Steven Hyden gave it a C-, but he did concede that it offered a few laughs. I also noticed a few moments of artifacting, though it wasnt too aggressive. Stopping to shoot footage of sea lions, Danny dresses up as a seal for better angles, gets attacked by a shark, and ends up hospitalized. We see thrashing and bloody water, making us think he's been killed. Are the blurry photographs evidence of this creature's existence, or are they just nature photography of your mom? JONAH HILL plays a production assistant on the show who's prone to picking up a guitar and singing profanity-laden songs. JUSTIN LONG plays Milas' nephew, a stoner who's often smoking pot or using a bong. Peter flails about in an exaggerated fashion while frustrated. Peter brainstorms ideas to keep Strange Wilderness on the air with Fred, equipment manager Lynn Cooker, driver Danny Gutierrez, camera man Junior, and his father's old friend/original cameraman Milas. Pop culture obsessives writing for the pop culture obsessed. No long-term contract. Makes you wonder what they're smoking. We see shaky camera footage of an alligator attacking and killing a person (it's hard to see any details). None. Read our extensive list of rules for more information on other types of posts like fan-art and self-promotion, or message the moderators if you have any questions. Why? Some of the animal attack scenes might be unsettling to some viewers, but they're played entirely for goofy comedy. They then do so, projectile style, over the edge of a pier, all to serve as chum to attract a shark. With the ratings dropping for a wilderness-themed television show, two animal fans go to the Andes Mountains in search of Bigfoot. Phrases: "F*ck you /you f*ck/m*therf*cker/too," "F*ck yeah," "Who the f*ck is Jack Knockelson?" It's implied a woman does something sexual with a man in exchange for a map. I'm not sure how to add up the millisecond-long chuckles I experienced during Strange Wilderness. Watching this, Fred eagerly adds his sexual commentary, including wanting to get "a slice of that," etc. We see TV footage of the TV van passing by with beer cans falling out of it. A postscript states that Strange Wilderness became successful again and dominated the 3:00 AM slot. JOE DON BAKER plays a survivalist friend of Peter's late dad who wants to sell a map to Peter showing where Bigfoot was spotted (and needs the money to buy Lithium and another drug). Topics ToTalk About Cooker sings several songs while playing the guitar and uses various "f" words in his lyrics. ), while crude humor is also present. That said, although Strange Wilderness mades me laugh (and on my third viewing, still makes me laugh some), it's still an absolutely dreadful film. GUNS/WEAPONS We see wildlife footage of a lion taking down a gazelle, and of vultures eating a dead zebra (pulling at the fleshy meat). The comedy is in the absurdity of every situation. Reply Superkane19 Additional comment actions. the northern and southern hemispheres. They then do so, projectile style, over the edge of a pier, all to serve as chum to attract a shark. The shots on the road trip are incredibly sharp, detailed, and deep, unlike many films that use obvious stock footage in such scenes. All Rights Reserved, Peter comments on Cooker wearing a thong after the later bends over. Turbine Gives 2007's P2 A New Standard 2-Disc Blu-ray Release, Cocaine Bear Charges HIGH Speed Onto Blu-ray April 18th, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Later, when park rangers fly over in a helicopter, one announces, "Smokey the Bear says put out the bong." The studio head gives the show two more weeks. No hidden fees. The doc then says that maybe Peter can urinate into the turkey (to pass whatever was in the syringe into the turkey's throat, prompting Fred to ask, "You want him to piss that turkey off his hog?" There, they meet up with Dick, an explorer and a friend of Bill who takes them to Gus Hayden. "[7], Logo doesn't appear at the beginning of the film or on any promotional material, "Strange Wilderness (2008) - Financial Information", "Attention, Slackers: It's a Jungle Out There", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Strange_Wilderness&oldid=1147155241, This page was last edited on 29 March 2023, at 05:19. Everybody involved may have been smoking, but there was no one around to tell them to shut the fuck up, so they just kept rolling (joints and reels). Peter Gaulke, All in all, fans of the film will be happy, though just like the film itself, every positive has a negative waiting right around the corner, ready to pounce. I judge comedies by their ability to make me laugh, or even just crack a smile. Violence This leads to a fight within the group. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. "Fish f*ckers," "F*ck him," "F*cking c*ck-tease," "What the f*ck?" If youre considering a blind buy, do a blind rent first, or just do as many others will so, and pass altogether. The film was released on February 1, 2008 by Paramount Pictures. Zebra. DISRESPECTFUL/BAD ATTITUDE Between the character with the name Dick (and the barrage of immature jokes about his name, all in a row, mind you), a chance meeting of genitalia and a turkey, a war torn penis, and the only female character in the film being constantly bombarded with sexual comments and attention. Not sure how to end the show in a good way later that night, Cooker comes up with the idea of showing Bigfoot committing suicide. Peter and Fred end up fighting in an office where they knock things over and a chair ends up being thrown through a glass wall (played for comedy). We hear bubbling sounds and then see Junior using a bong. We see wildlife footage of a lion taking down a gazelle, and of vultures eating a dead zebra (pulling at the fleshy meat). Since they're a bunch of idiots, the show is basically a bunch of idiots filming wild animals, then making up stupid "facts" about them to read in voiceover. With the aid of guide Dick (BLAKE CLARK) and tracker Gus Hayden (ROBERT PATRICK), they hope footage of Bigfoot will boost their ratings and save their show. STEVE ZAHN plays the somewhat dimwitted host of the show who thinks that finding Bigfoot might boost their low ratings. At a slim 85 minutes, that means the percentage of time that wasn't wastedand thus the scoreis just above 1 percent. Yes, I am aware yo mama jokes are a bit past their prime, but I find them quite relevant here. I think one of the best animal dubs has to be the shark from Strange Wilderness. Peter gets everyone back together and they make an episode about the shark attack using footage of them vomiting into the shark's mouth at the scene of the incident as well as Danny getting his arm bitten by that shark. Then read OUR TAKE of this film. We hear that Peter's dad died sometime in the past, but we don't know when, and there's no leftover grieving. Minor Strange Wilderness (2008) directed by Fred Wolf Reviews, film + cast Letterboxd Strange Wilderness 2008 Directed by Fred Wolf Synopsis This ain't March of the Penguins. Fred Wolf, Producer: All of the following is played for comedy. (or something like that, a mispronunciation of Nicholson), "You guys are out of your f*cking minds," "F*cking bad boys," "He would know what the f*ck to do," "Oh f*ck," "You just got knocked the f*ck out," "We're already f*cked," "F*cking hot," "F*ck that," "F*ck it," "F*cking psycho," "We're pretty much f*cked," "F*cking beautiful," "F*ck you say?" (Of course.) (meaning gay oral sex as in "kneel and bob"). Lion Sculpture. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Junior asks the others if they ever tried to poop and brush their teeth at the same time (as he comes out of the RV's bathroom), stating that it's hard. The doc then sticks a syringe into the turkey's neck, but Peter reacts to the pain of it getting him as well (not seen). The shark is gaping is mouth and literally "gasping for breath" trying to keep itself oxygenated enough since it's not swimming fast enough to push enough water across it's gills to keep oxygenated. As the others show their scars, Cheryl turns around and partially lowers her pants to show hers on her butt, but we don't see anything. But this This wasn't a pot comedy. Box Office Guru Wrapup: Girlpower Rules Over Super Bowl Weekend. She briefly uses strong profanity. Anyone else see the movie strange wilderness? There are some negatives here, though. It's more than a hundred!) Piranhas attack Dick as he wades through water (we see frothy water around him as he slowly sinks, but no blood, and this is played for comedy). When Dick states, "You say Dick, I come," one jokes, "You come where?" I'm no expert in comedy writing, but I think that might be a sign that you're out of ideas. (all of those using that word are double entendres using a man's name), "It all went to hell," "You stupid asshole," "It is so much fun to have your ass royally kissed," "Crappy," "Pygmy people," "What the hell /is that/is she doing?" The cast here looks pretty good, with one-time indie golden boy Steve Zahn at the forefront, and support from Jonah Hill, Jeff Garlin, and even Ernest Borgnine. "Take a leak," "Sucker," "You ass," "Balls" (testicles), "Did one of you just shove your beak up my ass?" WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: R "The show sucks," "Fat bastard," "Jeez," "You son of a gun," "Numb nuts," "You're off the charts nuts," "You morons," "You're such an asshole," "You got to be kidding me," "Where the hell you guys been?" Therefore, the crew must pack up and hit the road, with their ineptitude turning the routine trip into an absolute disaster. This was the scene that sold me on this movie. Cooker uses a hand buzzer to shock Cheryl's hand, prompting her to hit him on the head with what looks like a metal trashcan lid. At least 82 "f" words (2 used with "mother," 2 used sexually, as are several uses of the term "laying pipe"), 38 "s" words, 5 slang terms using male genitals ("c*ck-tease," "Johnson," "hog" and several uses of "d*ck," with many others playing off a man's name being Dick), 3 using female ones ("p*ssy"), 12 hells, 11 asses (4 used with "hole"), 4 craps, 4 damns, 2 S.O.B.s, 15 uses of "Oh my God," 5 of "God," 3 of "G-damn," 2 each of "Jesus" and "Jesus Christ," and 1 use each of "Christ," "For God's sakes" and "Oh God. There's talk that Whitaker already had his fourth beer in the morning (as he's seen holding one). JUMP SCENES We see that Junior stole a canister of nitrous oxide from a dentist's office. Cultural infamy: Strange Wilderness just hit theaters earlier this year, and it's already been forgotten by history. Looks like a bad Budweiser commercial, doesn't it? There's talk of men showering together being "friends with benefits" (not seen). Profanity We see surveillance footage (thus from a distance) of Bill's wife removing her shirt and then turning around in front of Sky, with him then having rear entry intercourse with her (we see movement). Minor Later, when park rangers fly over in a helicopter, one announces, "Smokey the Bear says put out the bong.". That prompts the guys to say they have maps as well, hoping she'll do the same to/with them. ASHLEY SCOTT plays the lone woman on the TV crew who's briefly seen topless while high from nitrous oxide, and it's suggested she does something sexual with Gus. We see wildlife footage of lions mating, with Peter's voice over narration saying things such as "Slice me off a piece and serve that up hot" and "I'm next in line." Can Peter make dad proud? When Dick states, "You say Dick, I come," one jokes, "You come where?" We then hear that sound again, followed by pot smoke wafting into the camera shot. He uses strong profanity and smokes pot. We see footage of various bare-breasted women in small thong bottoms (one turns around and we see most of her bare butt). More like this. Bill sees surveillance footage of his wife removing her shirt and then turning around in front of Sky, with him then having rear entry intercourse with her. Should you still be concerned about the film's appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home, you may want to look more closely at our detailed listings for more specific information regarding the film's content. Soft scenes can be found without much difficulty, sometimes caught in between sharp shots in the same scene, while others can be prolonged; for example, the shots in Gaulkes residence near the end as hes finishing up his phone call recounting his tale are amazingly flat and dull. "That's f*cked up," "You stupid f*ck," "Get in the f*cking car," "You f*cking asshole," "Oh sh*t," "Check this sh*t out," "You're sh*tting me," "Sh*t, man," "Bullsh*t," "Eating the sh*t out of" "That's the craziest sh*t I've ever seen," "Holy sh*t," "I'll be laying some serious pipe," "Whore," "You want him to piss that turkey off his hog?" A thug repeatedly honks his car horn to interrupt the crew's filming, and then wants $100 to stop. Coming Soon. That movie was horrible, but I did laugh at that scene. He then makes various comments about quitting, adding that his current beer is his last. Later, it's seen leaking inside the RV, followed later by views of everyone inside there high, taking hits off that and drinking. He then makes various comments about quitting, adding that his current beer is his last. Music(Inappropriate) The time slot for the show has been shifted to the super late night, and the brass are ready to pull the plug. This is one of those I Watched This On Purpose movies that I was pretty sure was going to be as bad as the world seems to think it is, which is actually part of the fun of this ongoing psychological experiment. We see footage of a man on fire. And then there's a bit of stunt-casting with Robert Patrick, who plays a Vietnam vet that's supposed to guide the crew to Bigfoot. The scene in the first Harold & Kumar movie where Kal Penn imagines spending the rest of his life with a giant anthropomorphic bag of weedamazing. We see wildlife footage of a lion taking down a gazelle, and of vultures eating a dead zebra (pulling at the fleshy meat). Danny has the center of his hair spiked up in a faux Mohawk. Shifting to Peter Gaulke talking on the phone, you find that the elderly host is Peter's recently deceased father. After a canister of nitrous oxide leaks inside their RV, we see Cheryl riding and bucking on top of something in just her panties (we see the side of her bare breast, all as she's high from the gas). During the aforementioned "making of the turkey/dick scene," the cast and crew sit around the monitors and crack up. Hot garbage of a movie but what can you expect from the Sandler Clan C-Listers. Should you still be concerned about the film's appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home, you may want to look more closely at our detailed listings for more specific information regarding the film's content. From the utterly disgusting "humor" to a completely incompetent story, this movie is a dog. Then again, I found plenty to laugh at while watching Grandma's Boy, and I went into that with a certain sense of dread. Later, it's seen leaking inside the RV, followed later by views of everyone inside there high, taking hits off that and drinking. As it turns out, this was the only scene worth mentioning from Strange Wilderness. I challenge you to laugh. We see TV footage of the TV van passing by with beer cans falling out of it. No problems. The website's critical consensus reads, "Strange Wilderness is a laugh-free comedy that's both aimless and overly crass." Heavy Prone to outbursts and frustrated gestures, he uses strong profanity and smokes pot. Junior asks the others if they ever tried to poop and brush their teeth at the same time (as he comes out of the RV's bathroom), stating that it's hard. It grossed $3 million over its first weekend, placing in the 13th spot in the North American box office. "that guy who can't get any acting work except in movies starring or produced by his pal Adam Sandler." The viewing experience: Or do I? And what do they do when they get there? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. . Peter Gaulke is the host of an unsuccessful nature program called Strange Wilderness which was originally hosted by Peter's late father. There is fun to be found here, it's just covered by the rotting carcasses of bad acting and unfunny jokes. PROFANITY The main focus of most of the gags in the film revolve around, as medical professionals and animal experts alike call it, the trouser snake. I noticed some of the dialogue to have a bit of bassy undertone to it, which was slightly annoying. Peter and Fred end up fighting in an office where they knock things over and a chair ends up being thrown through a glass wall (played for comedy). Bigfoot has long been one of the greatest mysteries/hoaxes in world history. "Run like hell," "Little gook," "Ball quilt," "Dude," "I'll be damned," "You sons of bitches," "Holy crap," "It made me feel so crappy," "Chick," "You suck," "Bitch" (man) and "The asshole of the sea.". So after a tedious run-through of some of the show's exploits, it's off to Ecuador in a big-ass RV. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Zahn gives a fairly solid performance, Ernest Borgnine (easily the odd duck out in this cast) is believable and fun, and Justin Long (Picking up where he left off in 'The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang?') One of the guys punctures a beer can and then drinks from the resultant holes. So Patrick conveniently disappears (good plotting), Harry Hamlin's competing team is conveniently murdered by pygmies, and Zahn leads his team to Bigfoot's lair. Peter briefly has Fred in a headlock. But in this fantasyland, the show is on at 3 a.m. and has low ratings, especially compared to its rival show, hosted by Harry Hamlin. PLOT: When the show is threatened with cancellation, Peter and his know-nothing crew of stoners and idiots realize that only one creature can save the show: Bigfoot. Peter does a bong hit. Gus makes off with the crew's gear, stranding them in the jungle. The shark is in a "semi conscious" state, basically kind of like sleep walking. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. But he's only in one scene, and only because the filmmakers had another elaborate dick joke they needed to make. This movie is trash, but "Bears derive their name from a football team in Chicago" will never get old. It then concludes with Ed Lawson praising Gaulke, stating that people love sharks. That results in Peter slapping the guy on the back of the head and running off, followed by the thug making him and Fred look for a supposed scratch on his car hood. All Rights Reserved, Danny dresses in a sea lion outfit to mingle with the real thing, but is attacked by a large shark. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It's so funny. We see that Junior has fake open eyes tattooed on his eyelids so that it looks like he's awake when he's asleep (he states he did this because he thought the "sh*t" -- drugs -- was laced). They think Cheryl stole their stuff as well, but she later returns, states that she'd want to "f*ck you guys before I'd f*ck him" and adds that she "took one for the team" to convince Gus to give her their Bigfoot map (meaning she did something sexual with him in exchange for that). Happy Madison Productions, Sound Mix: ), while crude humor is also present. It all starts to get a bit old. Junior urinates, but we don't hear or see anything. Extreme function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} Unfunny jokes dont just kill this film, they mutilate and torture it first. Cooker sings several songs while playing the guitar and uses various "f" words in his lyrics. About his time in Vietnam, Gus (a vet) uses the term, "Little gook.". The doc then says that maybe Peter can urinate into the turkey (to pass whatever was in the syringe into the turkey's throat, prompting Fred to ask, "You want him to piss that turkey off his hog?" Club isn't impervious to the sexy allure of ostensible cultural garbage. Alcohol/Drugs I dont remember a thing about this movie aside from being high and laughing more than Ive ever laughed before. Peter Gaulke (STEVE ZAHN) is the somewhat dimwitted host of the wildlife TV show "Strange Wilderness" who -- with the aid of audio man Fred Wolf (ALLEN COVERT), cameraman Milas (ERNEST BORGNINE), driver Danny (PETER DANTE), and production assistant Cooker (JONAH HILL) -- tries to carry on the tradition of his late father in making nature interesting. Peter's team faces competition from a better-funded and more practiced set of rivals. This is one of those instances where less would have been more. Various members of the crew eat and drink various things to make them vomit. When they bend over to look, he uses the car's hydraulic system to make it bounce upward and hit them in the face, knocking them down. Related Topics Movie comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment swipe32 Additional comment actions. Later, however, he's seen alive, albeit in a wheelchair (and we see bad scars on his torso when he shows others). I watched it again a few years ago, it's still hilarious. Rarely does a movie with any sort of budget succeed so thoroughly at looking like nobody was trying very hard to do anything at all. Additionally, there are a few less than inspired performances, particularly those of teen comedy-fave Jonah Hill, portraying crew member Cooker, and Broken Lizard member Kevin Heffernan as Whitaker. Danny mentions something being in the tequila from the night before, plugging up his "Johnson" (penis) and causing it to swell up (not seen).

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