a review by
MelissaAq
Sep 30, 2009
I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell (movie)
Darko Entertainment's motion picture based off the book, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, by Tucker Max ... see full wiki
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell is an American comedy film released on September 25, 2009. The film is loosely based on 'The Austin Road Trip Story' from I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max. The film is being produced by Darko Entertainment and … more
3 reviews about I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell (movie)
MelissaAq's Review
Frat boys and binge drinking, oh my.
Rating:
+1
Oh, Tucker Max. How controversial you always are, making headlines for everything from misogyny to midget degradation.
Ticker Max published his first book "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" after gaining popularity from the short stories posted on his blog, TuckerMax.com. I won't get detailed (you can read specifics anywhere on thed internet, duh), but his stories are composed of the stuff that make frat boys FRAT BOYS..in fact the book's genre as lised on Wikipedia is "fratire". This means lots of drinking, lots of debauchery, and lots of (debatable) degradation of women. To put it simply: I would never re-tell any of his stories to my mother.
I've read parts of the book before so I knew what sort of potty humor I was getting into when I agreed to go see the movie, so I wasn't really offended or shocked. To be honest, the movie actually was not as offensive as I thought it would be after reading the books- this could have something to do with ratings. It was of course rated R but if you've read the stories, you know they're something a liiiiittttle closer to NR/X. I'm sure a lot of content had to be scrapped to allow the movie to get into mainstream theaters.
Ticker Max published his first book "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" after gaining popularity from the short stories posted on his blog, TuckerMax.com. I won't get detailed (you can read specifics anywhere on thed internet, duh), but his stories are composed of the stuff that make frat boys FRAT BOYS..in fact the book's genre as lised on Wikipedia is "fratire". This means lots of drinking, lots of debauchery, and lots of (debatable) degradation of women. To put it simply: I would never re-tell any of his stories to my mother.
I've read parts of the book before so I knew what sort of potty humor I was getting into when I agreed to go see the movie, so I wasn't really offended or shocked. To be honest, the movie actually was not as offensive as I thought it would be after reading the books- this could have something to do with ratings. It was of course rated R but if you've read the stories, you know they're something a liiiiittttle closer to NR/X. I'm sure a lot of content had to be scrapped to allow the movie to get into mainstream theaters.
There is one scene (if you've read anything at all about the movie you know what scene I'm talking about.) involving an intestinal backlash via laxative (even typing that was gross). This scene was laugh-out-loud funny (if you're immature enough to admit you're immature) but I did actually gag for a second. Don't see this movie if you have a weak stomach. Do see this movie if you sometimes laugh when people say "duty".
You should also NOT see this movie if: you are bothered by crude jokes, if you know nothing about Tucker Max, if you are a girl who hasn't done the research (sorry, but I don't know many females that have expressed interest in seeing this film. this IS 'fratire' :] ). Your best bet is to do your research on this movie and then go in to the theater ready to take everything with a grain of salt - once again I reiterate the college humor aspect. Go see this movie with the same outlook as you would when going to see "The Hangover", or worse, "Scary Movie".
Still, the movie was enjoyable overall. Not as funny as I thought it would be (hence my +2 rating), but still funnier than most movies (however, I did think "The Hangover" was funnier, for comparison). The storyline was relatively solid as well - at least as much as I would expect from a movie of this caliber.
So, go see it (if you've done your reading, or are under 25.) and remember, don't tell your parents about it when they ask what movies you've seen lately.
I just saw this and I sure wished I read your review and skipped it...I can stand anything and Lord knows I try to see almost anything but...something a movie this stupid and done in bad taste made feel I wasted my time. This movie was pointless and a great definition of a bad movie. Nice review.
On January 27, 2010
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Tucker Max bought me an Irish Car Bomb once at a bar in Hermosa. He is as offensive in person as he is on his blog...I guess in a good way?
On September 30, 2009
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All 3 reviews
Based On a True Story...How Unfortunate.
Rating:
+1
This story is based on a true story…unfortunately. “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” is a film directed by Bob Gosse and is based on the book with the same name. The film, however, is not a direct retelling of the book but is loosely based on “The Austin Road Trip Story” in the book. According to author Tucker Max (played by Matt Czuchry) each incident really happened in real life albeit in a different time and a different place and all that kind ‘a crap. Now I haven‘t read the book, so all I can judge on this movie is just how entertaining it is and maybe how the movie was made.
I looked it up and the book opens as:"My name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole. I get excessively drunk at inappropriate times, disregard social norms, indulge every whim, ignore the consequences of my actions, mock idiots and posers, sleep with more women than is safe or reasonable, and just generally act like a raging dickhead. But, I do contribute to humanity in one very important way. I share my adventures with the world."
I looked it up and the book opens as:"My name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole. I get excessively drunk at inappropriate times, disregard social norms, indulge every whim, ignore the consequences of my actions, mock idiots and posers, sleep with more women than is safe or reasonable, and just generally act like a raging dickhead. But, I do contribute to humanity in one very important way. I share my adventures with the world."
Tucker Max is a womanizer; he has this fetish about sleeping with…well, how can I say this, women who have physical shortcomings? After having sex with a deaf woman, Tucker hatches a scheme to throw a Bachelor’s party for his bud Dan (Geoff Stults) in a special “touch allowed” strip joint somewhere in Salem. Dragging their broken hearted friend Drew (whose girlfriend had just recently cheated on him), the three embark on one last adventure as single men while withholding the vital info from Dan’s fiancé (played by Keri Lynn Pratt) that they are driving 200 miles to go to a strip bar. Things are looking up and it looks like the three are having, well, their sort of fun. Until things go awry and Dan ends up in jail and badly messed up. Tucker has put Dan’s wedding in jeopardy and may just end up losing both Dan’s and Drew’s friendship.
It’s hard to like a movie like “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” but admittedly, one has to see what the movie is intended to be; an episodic dramatization of the sheer stupidity of one guy named Tucker Max. The film is very light in characterization as was intended and to be honest there are people out there who actually talk and behave like Tucker Max. If your point of reference for the average sex-comedy is “Van Wilder” and you think it isn’t sexist or bigoted enough for you, then this is the one film for you. Again, I didn’t read the book, but this is a movie that uses the excuse as a raunchy sex comedy for its offensive, sexist behavior just to try and generate some laughs.
Ok, so a movie such as this can be funny right? Yes, it can, I have to admit I laughed at some of the scenes in the movie. I guess I just had a problem with the manner the film is developed. The direction makes all its cues rather predictable and relies on going to excesses of scenes of disgust to try to distract the viewer from the flimsy plot. I know that there are actually men like Tucker and I’ve actually met some like them; they are fun to hang out with for an hour or so and not a minute longer. They are the type who deserves whatever predicament that comes their way. I am not sure, while the film does try to incorporate certain touching moments to generate some sympathy for Tucker, it all felt rather hollow. It is obvious that Tucker is this grade-A asshole and even the revelation of his experiences near the film’s final act feels a little fake and contrived. I guess, it’s the lack of characterization that hampers the scenes. Oh, Tucker is an asshole, and Drew is an asshole (with an excuse), Dan is an asshole for letting Tucker drag him around. The film relies on the viewer to connect the characters with a sense of humanity by showing us just how irresponsible, selfish and sexist they are; they are unlikable but realistic.
I guess if there is a ‘saving grace’ (every film has one) it would be Drew and the stripper named Lara (sexy Marika Dominczyk). I found the exchanges between them very funny as they go back and forth with insults about the opposite sex. Their exchanges are actually quite good, as we see Drew, the depressed newly proclaimed woman-hater and the stripper with a heart of gold. True, they’re pretty routine but I still found them fun. I actually found the female comebacks more entertaining than Tucker and company’s stupid lines. I suppose this is a way for the film to establish that “women don’t need this kind of crap”. Keri Lynn Pratt plays Kristy quite well. I was impressed with the way she stood by her man despite his bad decisions. In a subtle way, the film does preach that women have the power to change a man and men can change for a woman; provided they are strong enough.
“I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” is the type of movie that stays aloft because of its displays of gratuitous nudity, disgusting scenes, booze, offensive behavior and harsh language. It's all well and good, I like me some raunchy comedy but after all those scenes are played out, it all feels derivative and boring. This movie just openly insults women and it is the film’s draw, but let’s be honest, the persona of Max in the movie is very exaggerated. At the end of the movie, it all feels empty that it seemed to have missed its point. I guess as much as the movie tried to be offensively funny, the only thing I found offensive is the fact that it was just so dull.
Somewhat funny, and definitely dumb and unimaginative. Some movies can generate entertainment by being insensitive, disrespectful and stupid; However, this movie never makes it as something dumb but interesting or even clever. If the portrayal of Tucker Max is spot on in the film, and his book sold millions of copies, then we just made another insensitive prick a millionaire. I sure hope he isn’t this much of a prick.
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I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell is an American comedy film released on September 25, 2009. The film is loosely based on 'The Austin Road Trip Story' from I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max. The film is being produced by Darko Entertainment and distributed by Freestyle Releasing. Bob Gosse directed the film and Matt Czuchry stars as Tucker Max. According to Max, sequels may be produced if the film performs well financially.
Plot summary
Based on the real life Tucker Max's alcohol-fueled adventures, the film follows Max to a friend's bachelor party, where he ensnares the groom in a lie that threatens the wedding, then abandons him to pursue further carnal knowledge. After being banned from the nuptials, Max attempts to get back into his friend's good graces.
Cast
* Matt Czuchry as Tucker Max
* Jesse Bradford as Drew ("Slingblade")
* Geoff Stults as Dan (El Bingeroso/PWJ/GoldenBoy)
* Keri Lynn Pratt as Kristy
* Marika Dominczyk as Lara; Denise Quiñones was originally cast as Lara. She dropped out two days before filming started. Marika Dominczyk, who was the original first choice but had passed months earlier due to a scheduling conflict, was available and immediately stepped into the role.
* Nicole Muirbrook-Wagner as Christina
UFC fighters Forrest Griffin and Mac Danzig will make cameo appearances as well as rapper Paul Wall. The ...
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Plot summary
Based on the real life Tucker Max's alcohol-fueled adventures, the film follows Max to a friend's bachelor party, where he ensnares the groom in a lie that threatens the wedding, then abandons him to pursue further carnal knowledge. After being banned from the nuptials, Max attempts to get back into his friend's good graces.
Cast
* Matt Czuchry as Tucker Max
* Jesse Bradford as Drew ("Slingblade")
* Geoff Stults as Dan (El Bingeroso/PWJ/GoldenBoy)
* Keri Lynn Pratt as Kristy
* Marika Dominczyk as Lara; Denise Quiñones was originally cast as Lara. She dropped out two days before filming started. Marika Dominczyk, who was the original first choice but had passed months earlier due to a scheduling conflict, was available and immediately stepped into the role.
* Nicole Muirbrook-Wagner as Christina
UFC fighters Forrest Griffin and Mac Danzig will make cameo appearances as well as rapper Paul Wall. The ...
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