Trailer Park Boys: The Movie
Trailer Park Boys: The Movie

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Trailer Park Boys: The Movie

2006
Movie
95 min
English

The boys get arrested for robbing an ATM machine and spend 18 months in jail, upon release they decide to pull off "The Big Dirty", a plan to steal a large amount of coins because they are untraceable and quit their life of crime forever.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users75%
Director: Mike ClattenburgGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles, three petty criminals living in a Nova Scotian trailer park, embark on a series of increasingly absurd schemes. Their main goal is to make enough money to buy a small private island and escape their trailer park existence. Their plans inevitably go awry, involving stolen goods, elaborate deceptions, and run-ins with the law, all while trying to maintain their unique brand of friendship and loyalty.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, largely praised for retaining the anarchic humor and character dynamics of the original television series. Critics often pointed to the strong performances of the main trio and the authentic depiction of trailer park life, though some found the plot somewhat thin and the humor occasionally repetitive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hilarious and often crude humor.

  • Appreciated for capturing the essence and charm of the beloved TV show.

  • Some noted a lack of narrative depth but enjoyed the characters' antics.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the movie, appreciating its continuation of the mockumentary style and the chemistry between the lead actors. Many found it to be a laugh-out-loud experience that effectively translated the show's appeal to the big screen.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and features many of the same iconic locations and characters from the popular television series.

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