Tommy Trips
Tommy Trips

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Tommy Trips

1999
Movie
6 min
French

Glass keeps breaking every time Thomas gets too close to his favorite classmate, Quentin. If he comes out to him will more than glass be shattered?

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users70%
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two drug-dealing friends, Jay and Silent Bob, embark on a road trip to Hollywood to stop a movie being made about them. Along the way, they encounter a variety of eccentric characters and misadventures.

Critical Reception

Tommy Trips received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its irreverent humor and unique characters, while others found its plot meandering and its humor repetitive. Audiences were similarly divided, with fans of Kevin Smith's previous work often appreciating the return of Jay and Silent Bob, while newcomers found the film's stoner comedy less accessible.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the continued chemistry between Jay and Silent Bob.

  • Criticized for a thin plot and over-reliance on established comedic bits.

  • Appreciated by some for its meta-commentary on filmmaking and celebrity culture.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Tommy Trips' to be a fun, albeit predictable, continuation of the Jay and Silent Bob universe, with many enjoying the familiar banter and characters. However, a notable portion of viewers felt the film lacked originality and the humor didn't always land as effectively as in previous installments.

Fun Fact

The film is notably one of the few Kevin Smith movies where Jay and Silent Bob are the main protagonists rather than supporting characters.

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