Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain
Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain

Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain

2023Movie92 minEnglish

When three friends who live together realize that they don't like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users80%
Director: Ben Chan, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy, Ryan McGladeGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Three childhood friends, Ben, John, and Martin, reunite to embark on a quest for a legendary treasure rumored to be hidden in Foggy Mountain. Their journey is filled with absurd challenges, bizarre encounters, and the rediscovery of their own unique brand of friendship. As they navigate the treacherous terrain and their own personal baggage, they learn that the greatest treasure might be the bonds they share.

Critical Reception

The film received generally mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique brand of absurdist humor and the chemistry between the three leads. Some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, and the plot occasionally meandering, but overall it was seen as a fun and inventive comedy debut for the Please Don't Destroy trio.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its surreal and unpredictable humor.
  • The chemistry between the three main actors is a significant highlight.
  • Some viewers found the plot to be uneven or too absurd at times.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's laugh-out-loud funny moments and the genuine camaraderie of the Please Don't Destroy members. Many appreciated the unique comedic style, though a portion felt the story could have been more focused.

Fun Fact

The film features several cameo appearances from notable comedic actors, including Conan O'Brien and Bowen Yang, who have previously worked with the Please Don't Destroy group on Saturday Night Live.

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