Thicker Than Water
Thicker Than Water

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Thicker Than Water

2000
Movie
45 min
English

Chris Malloy, Emmett Malloy, and Jack Johnson got together to document the life and times of a pro surfer. Shot all on 16mm Film "Thicker Than Water" follows Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, Brad Gerlach, Shane Dorian, and others on a 18 month journey through the North Atlantic, South Pacific, and the Bay of Bengal.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Jay ChandrasekharGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Four friends from high school, now adults, travel back to their hometown for a funeral. During their visit, old rivalries and friendships are rekindled, leading to a series of comedic misadventures and a confrontation with their past. The film explores themes of friendship, growing up, and the awkwardness of returning to one's roots.

Critical Reception

Thicker Than Water was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its underdeveloped plot and reliance on lowbrow humor. However, it gained a cult following among audiences who appreciated its absurdist comedy and the chemistry of its cast, many of whom would go on to form the comedy troupe Broken Lizard.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on crude and juvenile humor.

  • The plot is thin and often nonsensical.

  • Features some early glimpses of the comedic talent that would later emerge.

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Fun Fact

Many of the actors in 'Thicker Than Water' would later form the popular sketch comedy group and film production company, Broken Lizard, known for movies like 'Super Troopers' and 'Beerfest'.

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