The viewing experience: Or do I? We see TV footage of the TV van passing by with beer cans falling out of it. Later, it's seen leaking inside the RV, followed later by views of everyone inside there high, taking hits off that and drinking. 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). In the final Strange Wilderness clip, the crew, along with a now healed Danny, taunts the great white shark that attacked in the sea lion scene. the northern and southern hemispheres. So after a tedious run-through of some of the show's exploits, it's off to Ecuador in a big-ass RV. Peter states that he has to go "take a leak," and we then partially see and hear him do that outdoors. Skin tones can seem a bit unnatural, which isnt too surprising as the entire film seems to run hot at times. Reviewed February 1, 2008 / Posted February 1, 2008 She briefly uses strong profanity. We see that Junior stole a canister of nitrous oxide from a dentist's office. The shots on the road trip are incredibly sharp, detailed, and deep, unlike many films that use obvious stock footage in such scenes. All disc reviews at High-Def DVD Digest are completed using the 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?" About his time in Vietnam, Gus (a vet) uses the term, "Little gook.". There's talk that Whitaker already had his fourth beer in the morning (as he's seen holding one). 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. We see a bear tearing into a fish it's caught (with meaty and slightly bloody results). There, they meet up with Dick, an explorer and a friend of Bill who takes them to Gus Hayden. They cant seem to truly play off each other, as lines feel forced, routine, and boring. DISRESPECTFUL/BAD ATTITUDE A little bit of comedy-based, suspenseful music plays in the film. Sky Pierson, the host of a more successful wildlife show, has offered $1,000 for the map. CAST AS ROLE MODELS: I'm no expert in comedy writing, but I think that might be a sign that you're out of ideas. 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. And a good time. JUSTIN LONG plays Milas' nephew, a stoner who's often smoking pot or using a bong. It's so funny. SEX/NUDITY For non-stop language, drug use, crude and sexual humor. Before I continue ranting, I should sayin case it isn't clear abovethat I don't have anything against stupid comedies, stoner comedies, or stupid stoner comedies. Various members of the crew eat and drink various things to make them vomit. HOW OTHERS RATED THIS MOVIE The crew eat various piranhas as revenge for them earlier eating Dick, with Whitaker finally realizing and telling the others, "Doesn't that mean we're eating Dick?". A wildlife ranger and a conservationist that "own" the turkey stop the doctor from cutting the turkey's head off, offering a $5,000 reward for the bird's return. An old friend brings a story about Bigfoot in Ecuador, so a long road trip ensues with stops along the way and enough problems, misjudgments, and deaths to sink a less intrepid band. That was mostly due to my going in with absolutely no expectations from this track. That prompts the guys to say they have maps as well, hoping she'll do the same to/with them. Peter refers to some aborigines as "pygmy people." Happy Madison Productions, Sound Mix: 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). Unfunny jokes dont just kill this film, they mutilate and torture it first. 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. Then again, I actually kinda liked Grandma's Boy. 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?') 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. We see bottles of booze in the background behind Peter. 1996-2022 Screen It, Inc. STEVE ZAHN plays the somewhat dimwitted host of the show who thinks that finding Bigfoot might boost their low ratings. 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). I wont watch it again because I know it will ruin the memory. And a good time. 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. The goal of /r/Movies is to provide an inclusive place for discussions and news about films with major releases. 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). Peter, Fred, Lynn, Danny, and Junior start preparing for the long trip. ROBERT PATRICK plays an intense Vietnam vet and current tracker who's going to help the TV crew find Bigfoot, but then tries to leave with their stuff (and it's suggested he does something sexual with Cheryl). Paramount Pictures, Production Co: Related Topics Movie comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment swipe32 Additional comment actions. 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). "), but the movie quickly winds down from there. Topics ToTalk About The crew eat various piranhas as revenge for them earlier eating Dick, with Whitaker finally realizing and telling the others, "Doesn't that mean we're eating Dick?" 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. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Comedy, Original Language: Blood/Gore He then makes various comments about quitting, adding that his current beer is his last. We see that Junior stole a canister of nitrous oxide from a dentist's office. The crew finds Sky's team dead from an unseen attack. Hiring unemployed mechanic and current alcoholic Whitaker (KEVIN HEFFERNAN) as their new animal handler, adding Cheryl (ASHLEY SCOTT) as their travel coordinator, and having stoner Junior (JUSTIN LONG) replace his uncle Milas as their cameraman, the TV crew sets out for Ecuador to find the elusive but legendary creature. I think it's the same case here as it is with humour in many Monty Python movies/episodes some people just don't get it. JONAH HILL plays a production assistant on the show who's prone to picking up a guitar and singing profanity-laden songs. Wilderness. Real nature footage shows animals attacking others, while other bits (made by the filmmakers, played for comedy), feature a shark, alligator and piranhas separately attacking humans, while humans mow down Bigfoot with machine guns. Prone to outbursts and frustrated gestures, he uses strong profanity and smokes pot. "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.". Heavy YouTube - Shark Laugh Not a brilliant movie, but it had its moments. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. There are so many flaws that if I tried to point them all out, Id run out of digits, so Ill just take aim at the most egregious offenses. We see thrashing and bloody water, making us think he's been killed. Cuts to the movie just ending as Zahn breaks character. Miss The Mediabook? 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. English, Director: Strange Wilderness is a counterfeit bill. 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. She then states that she heard him, but believes he said that to make him sound heterosexual (thinking he's gay). BLAKE CLARK plays a guide in Ecuador who takes the TV crew to meet Gus. Later, it's seen leaking inside the RV, followed later by views of everyone inside there high, taking hits off that and drinking. She then states that she heard him, but believes he said that to make him sound heterosexual (thinking he's gay). We then see a close-up view of his penis and testicles, all misshapen from the crude stitch job in the past, with someone saying it looks like a "ball quilt." Gus makes off with the crew's gear, stranding them in the jungle. KEVIN HEFFERNAN plays the TV crew's new and inexperienced animal handler who's also an alcoholic and thus drinks a lot. She then states that she heard him, but believes he said that to make him sound heterosexual (thinking he's gay). In the movie's final shot, Zahn and Covert start to crack up (for real) because the dialogue is so stupid, and then the movie ends. Various members of the crew eat and drink various things to make them vomit. The next day while crossing the river, Dick is attacked and eaten by piranhas. Comments are turned off for this Pin . The shark is in a "semi conscious" state, basically kind of like sleep walking. 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. Danny mentions something being in the tequila from the night before, plugging up his "Johnson" (penis) and causing it to swell up (not seen). wide, Release Date (Streaming): When Dick states, "You say Dick, I come," one jokes, "You come where?" 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. Imagine that group of actors "riffing" for 85 minutes, and you'd probably come up with something funnier and more entertaining than this movie, which was presumably written beforehand. Privacy Statement and Terms of Use and Disclaimer #6. BLOOD/GORE Danny dresses in a sea lion outfit to mingle with the real thing, but is attacked by a large shark. Lion Sculpture. Dr. M March 27, 2008. Sexually related dialogue is present. KEVIN HEFFERNAN plays the TV crew's new and inexperienced animal handler who's also an alcoholic and thus drinks a lot. "[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. I can only speculate, but the film probably would have been a success if it were to have focused on these zany clips, rather than on the actual adventure/road trip story. Cheryl hits her head on the top of an RV's door when she stands up. It's a fun mindless movie however. I have to get at least few laughs from spending 90 minutes with those zany nuts, don't I? But when killer pygmies, frisky border guards and an amorous turkey threaten to cut their. Strange Wilderness centers around the crew members of the titular fictional nature show heading to Ecuador to investigate a Bigfoot sighting in order to keep the show from being cancelled. Various members of the crew eat and drink various things to make them vomit. "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." It's about as low as humor gets, and I'm ashamed to admit it, but I laughed. 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). I think one of the best animal dubs has to be the shark from Strange Wilderness. Picture. Some of the violence has bloody results (including a person previously having been cut in half, etc. We hear that Peter's dad died sometime in the past, but we don't know when, and there's no leftover grieving. "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?" The next morning however, they wake up to find that Gus has left, stolen their equipment, and Cheryl is missing. It came out in 2008 and is stacked with good comedy stars from grandma's boy along with a few others (Steve zahn, allen covert, fat jonah hill, kevin "farva" hefferna, peter dante, and Justin long) I watched this movie in my senior year of high school when it came to dvd. ALLEN COVERT plays his partner, the audio guy on the show. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. At the dentist's office, Peter asks for Penthouse Magazine, but is told they don't have that. One of the guys punctures a beer can and then drinks from the resultant holes. 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. Various characters do drugs (joints, bongs), and many are high from nitrous oxide, while one character is noted as being an alcoholic and is often seen drinking, and a character briefly smokes a cigar. We see that Junior stole a canister of nitrous oxide from a dentist's office. gtag('js', new Date()); The movie really is underrated. Dante has a horrible tan, and his only acting mode is stupefied/incredulous, but he actually gave me my first chuckle in Strange Wilderness. In the movie, you actually get to see Patrick's mangled wang, but I didn't want to scare you people. We also see that he's having a sexual affair with Bill's wife. Review Date April 15th, 2009 by, See what people are saying about this story or others, The latest Blu-ray, news, releases & pre-orders. I dont remember a thing about this movie aside from being high and laughing more than Ive ever laughed before. When Dick states, "You say Dick, I come," one jokes, "You come where?" Scene from Strange Wilderness. I noticed some of the dialogue to have a bit of bassy undertone to it, which was slightly annoying. The comedy is in the absurdity of every situation. Sure, it's cheap and easy, but after nearly eight minutes without a laugh in what promised to be a wacky screwball comedy, I'll take what I can get. "We love Dick," "Doesn't that mean we're eating Dick?" 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. 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