The Package
The Package

The Package

2018Movie94 minEnglish

When a group of teenagers goes on a spring break camping trip, an unfortunate accident sets off a race to save their friend’s most prized possession.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users64%
Director: Jake SzymanskiGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

On the eve of their high school graduation, a group of best friends discovers that the "package" they intended to bring to their camping trip has been accidentally mailed to their destination. To retrieve it before anyone else sees its embarrassing contents, they embark on a chaotic cross-country road trip filled with misadventures and mishaps.

Critical Reception

The Package received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its humor to be crude and predictable, though some acknowledged its occasional moments of charm and likable lead performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on raunchy humor that doesn't always land.
  • Despite its juvenile premise, the chemistry between the leads offers some appeal.
  • Lacks originality and often resorts to formulaic comedic tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while many found the movie to be funny and enjoyable for its over-the-top comedy, a significant portion felt it was too predictable and relied on crude jokes that didn't always resonate.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of an accidentally mailed "package" containing adult material is a clear nod to similar comedic setups in films like 'American Pie'.

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