IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Google Users65%
Director: Tommy Chong•Genres: Comedy
This film follows the misadventures of Cheech and Chong as they try to make their way to a concert. Along the way, they encounter a variety of eccentric characters and find themselves in increasingly absurd situations, including a trip to an alien-run welfare office and a stint in jail. Their pursuit of weed and good times leads them through a series of chaotic events that highlight their signature stoner humor.
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be repetitive and lacking the spontaneity of their earlier work. Audiences, however, were more receptive, embracing the film as a continuation of the duo's popular stoner comedy persona. It was a commercial success, performing well at the box office.
Critics found the humor to be tired and derivative of the duo's previous material.
The plot was considered thin and meandering, serving mainly as a vehicle for gags.
Despite critical panning, fans of Cheech and Chong's established comedy style generally found it enjoyable.
Google audience: Google users seem to appreciate the film for its nostalgic value and continued adherence to Cheech and Chong's signature comedic style, with many finding it to be a fun, if somewhat silly, continuation of their brand of humor. However, some acknowledge that the film's reliance on weed-centric jokes can be repetitive.
The film features an early appearance by Paul Reubens in a small role as a security guard, before his breakout as Pee-wee Herman.
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