Up in Smoke (1978) Reviews

Up in Smoke (1978)
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Then professional potheads Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong teamed up for Cheech & Chong: Up In Smoke, which features the drug-addled duo on a road trip throughout California; that is to say, a road-trip they hope will culminate in finding some quality weed. Instead, a series of mishaps result in their respective deportations to Mexico. Desperate to get back to the states so they can perform in their band's gig later that night, Cheech and Chong unwittingly agree to drive a very unique car across the border -- rather than steel and various metal bits, the vehicle is constructed entirely out of marijuana. Back in the States and accompanied by two extraordinarily out-of-it female hitchhikers, the stoned group meanders about in an attempt to get their musical performance together, and narrowly escapes from local law enforcement agencies on numerous occasions despite their complete inability to realize they were being tailed to begin with. The incredibly low-budget movie surprised critics, grossed millions, spawned a series of lesser follow-up films, and cemented Cheech & Chong's cult-status among potheads across the globe. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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Starring:
Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, (more)
Director(s):
Lou Adler
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
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Steve G.

Hey, it is what it is ! The original STONERS ! I saw these guys in concert with Black Sabbath in 1972. Tommy Chong is STILL the ultimate stoner, man !! Like, you dig ?? This was filmed in 1978 - right before the "New Wave" era and 1980's punk movement bloomed. Seeing the concert hall, The Roxy (in Los Angeles) was pretty good, too.

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Chris L.

Cheech and Chong are great but this is their BEST movie!! Could watch it over and over again!!!!!!!!!!

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Richard E.

When this movie came out I almost pissed my pants from laughing so hard. It's the 'Gone With The Wind' of drug comedy movies.

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Ilene S.

Still funny and we will prolly watch it again after awhile, a classic.

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Lusa M. S.

This is the seminal Cheech and Chong movie. While its a bit meandering, there is a plot and story and characters. Its just so funny, still, after all these years. Nice Dreams is probably 2nd to this but this is the best C & C movie so if you're a fan, see it. If not, you can keep on knocking but you can't come in! lol

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Keith G.

The definition of a 'guilty pleasure'. Deeply silly, sometimes outright dumb, with a bunch of jokes that don't work, but I gotta admit, it made me laugh more than I ever expected. And Stacy Keach - by playing it seemingly straight - gives a truly great comic performance.

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Daniel M.

I loved this movie. it really got me laughing the whole way through. The antics that this dynamic duo pull off are really what make the movie worth while. Cheech Maric and the ultimate Chicano Love Machine. And Chong provides all the drugs, and be messed up.

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Arvid E.

Still the best stoner movie ever, I remember the first time I saw it I was laughing so hard my sides were hurting. Awesome from brginning to end. The next ones were ok but not nearly as good as this one.

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Liza B.

It's funny to watch them on their adventures, adn listen to the goofy things they have to say!

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Dana M.

A wonderful look back. Cheech Marin is hilarious, especially in the rock band concert scene. Stacey Keach provides straight man effects while Tommy Chong is always stoned. It is all so long ago, but it was good to see where we were then.

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    Steve G.

    Hey, it is what it is ! The original STONERS ! I saw these guys in concert with Black Sabbath in 1972. Tommy Chong is STILL the ultimate stoner, man !! Like, you dig ?? This was filmed in 1978 - right before the "New Wave" era and 1980's punk movement bloomed. Seeing the concert hall, The Roxy (in Los Angeles) was pretty good, too.

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    Chris L.

    Cheech and Chong are great but this is their BEST movie!! Could watch it over and over again!!!!!!!!!!

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    Richard E.

    When this movie came out I almost pissed my pants from laughing so hard. It's the 'Gone With The Wind' of drug comedy movies.

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