When Nature Calls
When Nature Calls

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When Nature Calls

1985
Movie
85 min
English

When construction worker Greg becomes fed-up with his foreman and the "city life", he takes his wife and kids on a wilderness adventure.

Insights

IMDb3.4/10
Director: Tim ConwayGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

The film follows the misadventures of a bumbling wilderness guide named Elmo Savage. Elmo, who is notoriously inept and prone to accidents, is tasked with leading a group of campers through the wilderness. Hilarity ensues as his lack of skill and tendency to attract trouble lead to a series of comical mishaps.

Critical Reception

When Nature Calls was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. It is widely considered one of Tim Conway's least successful films, often cited for its weak script, predictable humor, and overall lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its relentless and unfunny slapstick.

  • Lacks any semblance of a coherent plot or engaging characters.

  • Seen as a shallow and uninspired comedy vehicle for its star.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally reflect the critical sentiment, highlighting the film's dated humor and overall poor quality.

Fun Fact

Tim Conway, known for his work on 'The Carol Burnett Show' and 'McHale's Navy,' wrote, directed, and starred in this film, attempting to transition into a family-friendly comedy feature.

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