Up in Smoke Reviews
May 3, 2013
The first Cheech and Chong film debut from their comedy routine is a pretty good start in a line of movies that didn't quite succeed like this one and the follow-up in 1980 (Cheech and Chong's Next Movie). Not too slow paced until the end. Well worth checking out!
April 29, 2013
Disregard what critics have to say, this has some of the funniest moments you'll ever see.
February 23, 2008
I didn't expect to like this much but I ended up laughing a lot. The cops had some of the funniest moments.
April 19, 2013
The first of many crazy weed comedies from Cheech and chong. Parts of this are just so stupid you kinda just go with it. This would have to fall in the pro weed category.
Toad
July 1, 2012
Really funny movie with awesome characters.
jbabeiy1994
April 10, 2013
best stoner movie ever =)
March 31, 2013
My purpose in life is not to learn about grass, and the operation behind it all.........
Adam T.
March 9, 2013
A very funny movie and I'd say the greatest stoner movie ever made. Eventhough the plot is ridiculous it is still hilarious and you'll get a good laugh out of it.
blkbomb
Super Reviewer
July 27, 2011
"You'll be rolling in the aisles."
Every stoner out there owes a little something to Cheech and Chong, and this movie, Up in Smoke. This was the first time we saw a true "stoner" film and it still holds up decades later. The genius in Cheech and Chong is that they are able to successfully take every myth, every dumb stereotype about marijuana and make them into hilarious jokes. The way they talk is the biggest joke of all. They are using what everyone really expects out of a so called "stoner", and use it for material. You gotta admit, it's pretty genius.
Up in Smoke follows the two characters of Pedro(Cheech) and Man(Chong). The two meet when Chong is hitchhiking and Cheech pulls over because he thinks it's a woman. The two hit it off right from the start, smoking the biggest, thickest joint you're ever likely to see. When they get stranded in Mexico after being deported, they agree to drive a van across the border. They think they're smuggling in upholstery, but unknowingly to them, the whole van is constructed from marijuana. A dumb detective and his even dumber henchmen are right behind them the whole way.
Up in Smoke has achieved a sort of cult following, but don't let that take away from how classic this film happens to be. I'm not ever going to argue that this is a masterpiece or an overly important film(exception is that it started the stoner comedy genre, but you would assume that would have came to being without this). What it is though is a fun and hilarious one. Obviously the jokes are mostly centered around marijuana, so it helps if marijuana humor is something you like.
Everyone has their own opinion on the film. A lot of people love it, but a lot of people hate it also. There's a lot of reasons to hate it, if you want to look. It doesn't have much of a plot, it's stupid, it's basically a one joke comedy, and some would even go as far as to say that Cheech and Chong were doing a disservice to America's youth by glamorizing marijuana. So if you want to hate it, hate it. I however, after probably the tenth time I've seen it, still love it. Up in Smoke is one of those go to movies when I just smoked up, it's midnight, and I'm bored.
Man Stoner: Mostly Maui Waui man, but it's got some Labrador in it.
"You'll be rolling in the aisles."
Every stoner out there owes a little something to Cheech and Chong, and this movie, Up in Smoke. This was the first time we saw a true "stoner" film and it still holds up decades later. The genius in Cheech and Chong is that they are able to successfully take every myth, every dumb stereotype about marijuana and make them into hilarious jokes. The way they talk is the biggest joke of all. They are using what everyone really expects out of a so called "stoner", and use it for material. You gotta admit, it's pretty genius.
Up in Smoke follows the two characters of Pedro(Cheech) and Man(Chong). The two meet when Chong is hitchhiking and Cheech pulls over because he thinks it's a woman. The two hit it off right from the start, smoking the biggest, thickest joint you're ever likely to see. When they get stranded in Mexico after being deported, they agree to drive a van across the border. They think they're smuggling in upholstery, but unknowingly to them, the whole van is constructed from marijuana. A dumb detective and his even dumber henchmen are right behind them the whole way.
Up in Smoke has achieved a sort of cult following, but don't let that take away from how classic this film happens to be. I'm not ever going to argue that this is a masterpiece or an overly important film(exception is that it started the stoner comedy genre, but you would assume that would have came to being without this). What it is though is a fun and hilarious one. Obviously the jokes are mostly centered around marijuana, so it helps if marijuana humor is something you like.
Everyone has their own opinion on the film. A lot of people love it, but a lot of people hate it also. There's a lot of reasons to hate it, if you want to look. It doesn't have much of a plot, it's stupid, it's basically a one joke comedy, and some would even go as far as to say that Cheech and Chong were doing a disservice to America's youth by glamorizing marijuana. So if you want to hate it, hate it. I however, after probably the tenth time I've seen it, still love it. Up in Smoke is one of those go to movies when I just smoked up, it's midnight, and I'm bored.
January 28, 2013
A cult classic that has gotten better reception in time, this movies kicked off the rest of Cheech and Chong's run of hilarious stoner movies
January 13, 2013
Less of a film and more an extension of the comedy albums and general raunchy antics of the druggies. Up in Smoke is the first and finest of the exhaustive collection of stone-headed comedy
Cyrus B.
January 4, 2013
This movie has bad reviews because most critics are "stiffs" who are against marijuana. I didnt like this for any weed or hipster reason, I love this movie because its funny in a way that people who are into the generic comedy's wouldnt understand. Alot of the laughs you get from this movie are from a method different than most traditional comedies, its not just "insert stupid joke here" funny. The acting, story, and music is all great. Its a must watch for anyone with an open mind.
January 3, 2013
This is funny no matter who you are. Funny is actually an understatement... hilarious is a better word.
