The Binge 2: It's A Wonderful Binge

There's a fine line between stoner comedy and comedy that only makes sense after dining on the electric lettuce. I get that's kinda the point of the whole movie but fell a few yards shy of the mark.

As most movies with him do, it is made quite a bit better with Danny Trejo in the role of the angel named Angel. Not the worst idea to bail after he exits.

Even then, some of the jokes just don't land. I'm pretty sure drugs were unfamiliar subject matter for at least one writer. The phrase Suck It Down Pipe is not one you can lean a franchise on.

Your best bet is to chuckle at it while your edibles hit & move on.

Was very surprised I actually enjoyed this, I vaguely remember watching the first Binge and finding it super predictable and immature and not in a fun way. The sequel finds its stride in combining with Christmas and also using more of an ensemble cast of varying ages/personalities (the first was teen boys I believe which has been done over and over and over, think Superbad but D list version).

The second the mom's bf walks out speaking in a Glenn from Superstore-esque voice and the main character is like "who the f is this?" I was pleasantly surprised by numerous moments that caught me off guard as truly funny.

There were several out-loud laughs, some fun talent added to the cast including a whiny Kaitlin Olson from It's Always Sunny, a raucous Santa Claus played by Nick Swardson (Grandma's Boy), Tim Meadows from old school SNL, Eduardo Franco from Stranger Things, Danny Trejo (from everything), and more. The voiceover guy sounds like Morgan Freeman but isn't, which is also a random comedic touch. Several nostalgic throwback references to holiday movies and classic comedies to add to the fun.

Of course, this isn't some milestone comedic masterpiece, but most people watching it just want something silly to put on during a holiday party or just getting stoned with some friends, go ahead. You might actually laugh for once.

Why is it so bad? Why is it so poorly written? Why is it SO poorly acted? Tim Meadows is great but he always is, in terms of comedic timing, he's Meryl Streep - but everyone else INCLUDING Olsen (which is such a disappointment cause she too is generally hilarious) falls flat - it's Corny and lame but not in a funny way, I mean even if u take the advise of the films title and binge - nope, nupers, naaah - no Bueno. Seriously though 8 can't recommend this even if you have time to kill because it's just not fun and it's definitely not funny - so please try it for yourselves if your so inclined, I just thought I'd offer a heads up.

Definitely not your traditional Christmas movie, but honestly I enjoyed it even more than the first "Binge" movie. The movie was structured with many references to classic Christmas movies we've all seen, but often with hilarious twists and drug induced fantasies. Every scene felt like it's own skit, and if you are looking for a dumb, enjoyable movie just to laugh at I say check this one out! ESPECIALLY if you liked the ridiculousness of the first one. The movie was obviously not an Oscar winner, but it had so many fun characters and one of the funniest casts I've seen in a long time. Worth a watch, honestly worth a few watches.

I recommend watching it with a group of friends too, with a drink in your hand!

Was honestly surprised how much I was laughing. This is going to be one I'm coming back to every year. From the insane grandma on coke to the killer owl, it is a wild journey that has laughs from start to finish. Definitely a winner. I literally had no idea how funny Danny Trejo is. The bouncing back from color to black and white was kind of awesome and something I wasn't expecting and anytime there is stop motion Im in. The entire Freaky Friday bit was hilarious and when it came back at the end I lost it.

Overall this is a fun ride that can only be enhanced by imbibing and binging things while viewing.