If you go into watching this movie looking for the pothead humor of Half Baked or even That 70s Show, you will not find what you are looking for. By that I mean there is no "Man I am so high" giggle giggle jokes. Although there is a fair share of toilet humor, literally. The acting, in my opinion was good. There is nothing I hate more than an actor playing up to all the stereotypes to make themselves seem "intoxicated." Smoking marijuana may not make you the smartest person around, but you can still function. With the writing, it seems like they were trying to make built in catchphrases, by repeating the same lines at several points. It's not like they were randomly spoken, they fit every time. I just don't see them getting to be as big as say, "Your mom goes to college." But who thought that that would catch on? Irreguardless, I'm sorry, regardless, it is a decent movie. A good example of why a movie should go direct to DVD. It's likable, just not a blockbuster hit. It's good marketing not to waste money advertising it. The people that are going to see it know about it and are going to rent it or buy it either way. It's complex.
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geny8216 May 2006
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seattlem2000-111 July 2006Not that bad,it actually was a very entertaining movie. Its worth watching if there is nothing else to do. My wife and I watched it On Demand and we laughed more then a few times. Some may ask whats the plot?
Thats not the point, Its Complex!
Watch it. I thought it was better then Harold and Kumar to tell you the truth. I didn't laugh out loud once watching Whitecastle, I laughed a few times during Puff Puff Pass. The part when they are in Rehab is pretty funny. During the ending I kept asking myself, Why don't they just give him the case? Typical Stoner happy ending. -
Sir-Final_Thoughts-No_Review27 July 2022This is a straight up stoner movie. Its a small, hidden gem not many of my friends knew about until I showed them.
The main plot of the movie is about two buddies who get kicked out of their apartment for being consistently late on their rent. This is a problem, why? Because there's a Shawshank Redemption marathon playing on TV and watching their favorite movie is the goal of the day.
Many funny situations all happening over the course of one or two days. It eventually gets dry but its a perfect lazy watch if you're stoned. Hence the title Puff, Puff, Pass. -
I watched this movie expecting a good,stoned,funny, comedy.... but it was a disappointment. Normally i really enjoy this kind of film but not this one. It's not really bad but i really hoped that was more funny. I was a little bored during the all time, yes some laughs but nothing special. I really loved the two principal characters, the actors were good and they were perfect for the part. Some of the secondary characters were very funny and some situations absolutely hilarious. The very disappointment was the plot, nice start but without verve at the end. So, watch this movie if there is nothing better to watch..... rent or download it....
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shinsan113 July 20077.5, really.
I think this is a really solid stoner movie. It has the 'quest' elements that good stoner movies have and it's a worthy quest - a shawshank redemption ("the shank") marathon on TNT that they just -have- to see.
I didn't find the jokes stale. The jokes themselves aren't all incredibly innovative but I thought Danny Masterson's acting lifted a lot of them to a higher level. Great comedic timing and he says a lot without saying it.
It would have received a higher grade if the ending didn't feel rushed.
Oh, and worth watching just for the -terrific-, but small, performances of John C. McGinley as scam artist, Ben Tolpin as Mikey and Terry Crews as a wanna-be rapper.
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virus_arcane8 May 2006So I work at a video store, and I got to watch Puff, Puff, Pass before it's released tomorrow, and I must say it was definitely a horrible movie. Mekhi Phifer shouldn't be allowed near a camera ever again. The movie basically follows two bumbling stereotypical stoner's, who want to watch the movie Shawshank Redemption, but are kicked out of their apartment. So they spend the rest of the movie, trying to find a way to watch it. Even with all of the different characters, and the crude jokes, this film fails at everything. Tasteless humour, a clutter of bad clichés, an awfully low budget (and it shows), mediocre acting, and terrible character structure. Not even Masterson could save it, because the entire time it's as if he and his fellow cast mates were acting in a school play. My verdict was low, but by all means watch this movie and give your own opinion. But not even smoking weed saved this movie for my friends and I.
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poserman-mailinglist11 December 2006excuse me for my terrible English. it isn't my first language.
i watched this movie last week, after rolling a few joints. i thought it was hilarious. yesterday, i watched the movie again, but this time there wasn't any weed involved. i still thought the movie was funny, even though it's a very very low budget movie.
i like to smoke weed, and maybe that is the reason why i can laugh about these jokes. i don't think this movie will be a favorite of any person, but i think most people don't like the idea of watching a movie that contains 2 people smoking weed.
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A five minute rant as follows...
What you got here is, as somebody earlier stated so well, a one and a half hour piece of dry and already used jokes. Even though one can relate to the jokes, I simply cannot find them amusing me. I think I laughed one time during the entire movie, and that's really how good the jokes were doing it for me. Nevertheless, I'm a big fan of Cheek & Chong and the such-a-likes, but this one is just too poor to receive any attention at all, really. If you find yourself choking of laughter by simple jokes such as a guy with dreadlocks pulling out a spliff out of his hair or general "The Munchies" humor - well I guess this one will do it for you, whatever that "it" could be, since I cannot see how anyone can find it "hilarious", as somebody cried it out to be... Screw me...
3/10 - head over to Cheek & Chong instead! -
djack123414 November 2007The only reason I borrowed this movie because Mekhi Phifer was on the cover. But I was surprised at how hilarious this movie really was. It was also fun to see how many other celebs were in the movie. Danny basically furthered his "70s" role except this time it was Hyde uncensored. Terry Crews has a funny role as usual playing the fake gangsta rapper that can't rap. Bud Bundy looks exactly the same. And I do mean that. Now I did not agree with the whole Jesus scene (you will have to see it for yourself) but I had to ask for forgiveness for laughing at it. Did this movie come out in the theaters? I have no idea. Basically I'm just trying to reach the 10 line limit. Needless to say, I'd watch this again.
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rockerforpunk27 August 2006I believe ur talking of Cheech and Chong!. Greatest stoners ever. haha. However, I did see this movie and had to say it wasted my time as well. The jokes really were stale, overdone jokes. I don't even remember if I finished it, nor do I think that I cared at the time. I even saw a close resemblance of acting with Danny Masterson's character from "That 70's Show" and his character in "Puff, Puff, Pass". I had actors that can only be one-dimensional. Hopefully he has some more skills up his sleeve as his career get's bigger. Topher Grace is going to be VENOM!! It's going to be great. But, as soon as Danny hits it bigger than "That 70's Show" he'll be one of the most wanted comedic actors. But he has to hone his skills. HONE DANNY!!! HONE LIKE HELL!
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This movie was absolutely wonderful, A modern day Cheech and Chong film without remaking one.
It will have you rolling on your sides with laughter and comparing it to your own life the next minute.
This movie is more down to reality on earth than anything else being produced today, it is a day in the life of most modern Americans and isn't filled with a bunch of unrealistic dreams and fabrications of how life really is.
It was written extremely well and the flow of the film beats any of the blockbuster junk Hollywood spits out today.
The story line is something real that real people can relate to.
Shawshank Redemption Baby! All weekend long, ha ha! ha ha! A MUST SEE! -
phonics-13 November 2006Honestly this movie gets better each time i watch it. Its not all that surprising that people either like it or hate it, for those looking for a classic stoner movie it may leave a bad taste in their mouth. This movie is in no way candy coated and has a much more honest outlook on drug use and abuse. Unlike half baked and white castle, a lot of the humour touches on the seedy underbelly of substance abuse, if you cant laugh at crackheads of speedfreaks then this movie is not for you. Lastly the running gag jokes in this film are just great, it plays on the same sort of comedy style featured in arrested development and the likes. If you have seen this movie and sort of liked it, i recommend watching it again.. I hope to see more of this type of film in the future.
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Sirus_5130 August 2006I'm not surprised that most people didn't like this film.
Originally I was half and half and now considering buying the thing.
Heck I will buy it.
Mainly for the acting and moments. I mean Ashley Scott as a conniving and manipulative bitch. Her partner in crime wannabe rapper with three pounds of solid muscle and a fear of tiny diminutives mutts called Killer. Mikhal Phiffer as a well spoken and not too smart but pretty nice guy who runs a 'business.' I will admit the two leads where only so-so but everything else was OK.
Besides I loved how the white guy was so sure that 'Andy does not get raped in jail' and how the two other guys had to stress that it was a major plot point.
Oh, the main disturbing thing I found was the mayor daughter with a JC fixation. That was wrong on levels unknown. -
The movie is a perfect treat for all of the smokers among us. i have seen the film 3 times and it just keeps on getting better. it is so true. the whole thing is just ridiculously right... us smokers....this could happen to us and makes it so much more funnier to watch. for nonsmokers, a fabulous wast of time but if you do not mind having to light up to see a movie, this one is for you. the plot, the dudes and the visuals/ soundtrack hit the spot just right. the cast is also just right, both stars fit their characters so well. as for flaws, the scam the boys were getting involved in, should have been explained more, as originally intended. it would have made the movie even more stupid, if the level of idiocy involved in the plan was explained. requires pizza!
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I love this movie, and it gets better each time I watch it. Larry and Rico are 'complex' characters, and it's just the type of refreshing views that's needed in the genre of stoner flicks. My favorite character is Larry's brother, Johnathan, who owns a '77 Trans AM and rents a house boat. His presence gives the film's nonchalant attitude towards the overall environment some balance. D. Hammond was good in this one. Crews is also stellar in his role as a 'blood spilling rapper. Mekhi Phifer simply snapped on this film. I was looking at the ending credits, and there's no credit for the music. I wanted to download that song that that Otis was beating off to, but to no avail....Anyone have a link?
U don't have to be dro'ed up to watch this, but I recommend it. ;P -
a-jacksonfilms4 June 2014This movie was entertaining to say the least. Danny Masterson is one of my favorite actors and I have a thing for stoner/weed movies. Well, seeing him in the cast and the plot line, I just had to check this one out. Well 5 minutes in and I have laughed so much. These characters are so funny. I was thinking the writer is hilarious or my dealer is awesome. By the end of the movie I found that this had become one of my favorite movies. The constant references to The Shawshank Redemption was nice, too, because that's also one of my favorite movies. Alright, long story short great movie. I'd recommend this to a lot of friends, and if I know my friends, they will love it as well.
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Nikker1985-125 August 2006I don't know it I felt this way because I was high as mo fo when I saw this movie but I felt as if this movie was made for me. It guides your mind , every dialogue ends up with you and the guys from the movie not understanding anything at all, you feel exactly the same way this people feel and they got where they got in the end of the movie without understanding nothing at all. Maybe you will even get a lot of inside jokes. I could really relate with the white guy since I have seen Shawshank redemption a trillion times and yet never seen the rape seen. Well anyways guys, I really have nothing to say. I guess I am still high, anyways I loved that movie, definatelly the best movie I have ever seen. Good as Butterfly effect, Forest Gump and many other movies from my top ten list.
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roxygirl8621 November 2006this movie is AMAZING my best friend Katie and i have watched it probably 10 times in the past like 5 days (i know i know we are both named Katie and we are best friends.. its crazy... lets freak out!) anyway... we cant get enough of it... we quote it all the time, and watch it whenever we can.. i pretty much have the entire script memorized...and its GREAT! i love the parts when they are talking to Montana in rehab... both at the end and the beginning its so funny... "just a few more questions then i poke my finger up your butt and were all set." ... "all right" ... "that was a joke" ... "oh... you can if you need to..." hahahahahah! so funny! where do they come up with this stuff... and then how they always say the same thing to different people.. like the tiny classified ads parts! ITS SO FUNNY!
we also try and show it to as many people as we can... so far everyone we've shown it to has loved it... i mean how could anyone dislike it... its hilarious! i love it! it basically shows me how i'm gonna be in a few years... HILARIOUS -
dshipley13 May 2006I had read a negative review on here and decided against seeing this movie. My wife brought it home and lo and behold, we watched a very funny movie. The two main characters are stereotypical stoners but the plot veers all over the place in a clever fashion so that you're never quite sure where the next joke will come from. The characters are great together and have a comic chemistry that works on all levels, both the semi-serious and the physical. The fast food scenes are worth playing over again and the stint in rehab is a howl.
A spoiler: Now you'll know who infomercials are written for! Remember: it's complex. -
I thought that this movie was outstandingly hysterical. Most people, if you are not a teenager, I don't really recommend that you watch it, as I know my parents didn't really care for it, from what they heard of it. However, me and my friends, laughed hysterically at it. From the completely and totally pointless jokes in the movie, to the pointlessness of the movie itself, it was by Farly one of the funniest movies of its kind that I have ever seen! I honestly recommend this movie very much so. But, if you don't like your children watching movies to do with drugs, or constant language, then I don't recommend it at all. But, for people who can laugh at anything, have a great sense of humor, I recommend this very much, I think it's a must see for these types!
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cfojt25 January 2008I've been looking for a new pot movie and i found it. Its not stupid humor like half baked which was OK If you love fear and loathing than you will love this too I think everything about this movie is awesome its hilarious and its not jokes its just a real good movie the sound, acting just everything is perfect I've seen it a couple times baked and it was hilarious i watch it all the time sober its hilarious its a movie that you can keep watching and still is as funny because its not jokes its just real I've had this movie for about 2 months and i would say i watch ti about 2+ times a week ANY stoner needs this movie. it beats all the rest and is now my fav