The Package
The Package

The Package

2017TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

A group of strangers meet as part of a sightseeing tour in France, but end up learning more about one another than the tourist spots that they visit.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users61%
Director: Jake SzymanskiGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

On the eve of Memorial Day, a group of friends goes on a camping trip. During the trip, they discover that one of them has accidentally severed his own penis. In a desperate attempt to save him, his friends embark on a chaotic and wild road trip to the nearest hospital.

Critical Reception

The Package was met with mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. While some found its outrageous premise and raunchy humor entertaining, others criticized its lack of originality and sometimes juvenile jokes. It's generally considered a forgettable entry in the teen comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on shock value and gross-out humor, which some viewers found hilarious while others found it off-putting.
  • Despite its wild premise, the movie struggles to deliver consistent laughs and often feels predictable.
  • The cast's chemistry is a minor bright spot, but not enough to elevate the overall material.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's commitment to its absurd premise and finding the humor genuinely funny. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the jokes were too crude or uninspired, leading to a less than satisfying viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film's producers were inspired by a real-life incident that happened to one of the writers' friends, although the details were heavily exaggerated for comedic effect.

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