Still Smokin Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Cheech and Chong accidentally replace Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton at a film festival in Amsterdam, leading to a series of increasingly bizarre and hazy misadventures that somehow involve a wrestling match and blackface.

🍿 Still Smokin: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Mistaken Identity in Amsterdam

Cheech and Chong arrive in Amsterdam expecting a celebrity welcome at a film festival. They quickly discover they’ve been mistaken for Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton. The festival organizers are expecting the Hollywood A-listers, not the stoner duo.

Living the High Life (by Mistake)

Despite the mix-up, Cheech and Chong are treated to a luxurious hotel suite, limo service, and all the perks of celebrity. They enjoy their newfound status, indulging in room service, exploring Amsterdam, and, of course, smoking plenty of weed. The duo are living a celebrity lifestyle they didn’t earn.

Putting on a Show

To save the financially troubled film festival, Cheech and Chong decide to put on a show. The movie then transitions into a series of skits and comedic routines, showcasing their signature stoner humor. The skits range from parodies to absurd scenarios, loosely tied together by the Amsterdam setting.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Cheech (Cheech Marin): One half of the stoner duo, Cheech is mistaken for Burt Reynolds and gets into wacky misadventures in Amsterdam.
• Chong (Tommy Chong): The other half of the duo, Chong accompanies Cheech in Amsterdam and participates in the film festival chaos.
• Promoter (Hans Man in ‘t Veld): The promoter mistakenly invites Cheech and Chong, expecting Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton, and struggles to keep the film festival afloat.
• Hotel Manager (Carol van Herwijnen): The hotel manager deals with the outlandish antics of Cheech and Chong as they stay at the hotel in Amsterdam.
• Assistant Manager (Shireen Strooker): The assistant manager helps the hotel manager navigate the chaos caused by Cheech and Chong’s arrival.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Chong: “For all you know, I could be your daddy” – Said during an absurd conversation with Cheech, highlighting Chong’s offbeat sense of humor.
• Chong: “Sure, I used to fuck buffalos. By, geez, I tell ya, you look like just like your mama, too. You know that?” – Continuing the bizarre exchange, this line exemplifies the duo’s unpredictable and irreverent comedy.

💰Box Office

• Budget: N/A
• Domestic Gross: $15,543,710
• Worldwide Gross: $15,543,710

💥 Still Smokin Reviews

Personal Review

I remember watching this back in the day and laughing my butt off, but revisiting it now, it’s definitely… dated. The humor feels forced, and some of the sketches just drag on forever. I still chuckle at the E.T. bit, but overall, it’s not the Cheech & Chong I grew up with. I’d say stick to ‘Up In Smoke’ for a good time.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Cheech and Chong’s brand of stoner humor”
  • “Viewers who enjoy sketch comedy”
  • “Those looking for a lighthearted, silly movie”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Drug use”
  • “Crude humor”
  • “Sexual references”
  • “Some potentially offensive stereotypes”

Professional Reviews

• N/A: “A complete mess of a movie, relying on tired sketches that just don’t work. The film is so bad, it suggests that marijuana might not be so harmless after all. Seriously, did they even have a finished script when principal photography began?
• N/A: “Not their best, this film often goes nowhere with the two wandering about before a concert and while the skits are funny, the movie overall is a near miss.

Audience Reactions

Some viewers found the concert footage and sketch comedy a nostalgic treat.: Die-hard Cheech & Chong fans might enjoy it for the memories, but it’s not a classic.

The Amsterdam setting offered a unique backdrop that some viewers appreciated.: Fans of the duo still laugh with the wacky sketches and funny jokes.

Overall Consensus: A poorly-received sequel with only a few memorable scenes, recommended only for die-hard Cheech & Chong fans.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The last twenty minutes of the movie was concert footage from Cheech and Chong’s live performance in four years at the Tuschinski Theatre in Amsterdam, filmed in September 1982.”
• “This film marks a departure as Cheech and Chong play themselves rather than their usual stoner characters, adding a meta-comedic layer to their antics.”

🖥️ How to Watch Still Smokin?

Currently, “Still Smokin'” is available for purchase or rental on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Check local listings for television airings. There are no known subscription streaming services carrying the film at this time.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Still Smokin, you might like these similar films:

• Up in Smoke (1978): The original and arguably the best Cheech & Chong movie, setting the standard for stoner comedies.
• Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie (1980): Continues the duo’s misadventures with a similar blend of sketch comedy and stoner humor.
• Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004): A modern stoner comedy road trip with a similar focus on absurd situations and drug-induced humor.
• This Is Spinal Tap (1984): A mockumentary that shares a similar off-the-cuff and improvisational feel, lampooning the world of rock music.

🛒 Still Smokin Related Products

• Cheech & Chong’s Up In Smoke (40th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]: Experience the original stoner classic, now in stunning high definition. Relive the adventure that started it all with Cheech & Chong’s most iconic film.
• Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie [DVD]: The sequel, Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie, continues the wild antics of the stoner duo. It is not bad enough to be good, but it is bad enough to be just plain bad.
• Cheech & Chong Animated Movie Blu-Ray: Experience the animated movie in high definition with stunning visuals and hilarious new adventures featuring the iconic duo.
• Cheech & Chong’s Nice Dreams – Original Soundtrack [Vinyl]: Own a piece of stoner history with this limited edition vinyl soundtrack featuring music from ‘Nice Dreams’. A must-have for collectors and fans alike.

🎧 Soundtrack

Still Smokin features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Delirious” – performed by Prince

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Cheech and Chong – OLDEST BLUES PLAYER IN THE WORLD

This classic Cheech and Chong sketch from ‘Still Smokin” is hilarious! You HAVE to see them as the “Oldest Blues Players in the World,” it’s pure comedic gold and a perfect representation of their signature style.

Cheech & Chong – Still Smokin – Amsterdam Press Conference [HD]

Imagine Cheech & Chong mistaken for Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds at a press conference! This clip from ‘Still Smokin” is a wild ride of mistaken identity and hilarious chaos. You won’t believe what happens next!

Cheech and Chong 😂

Cheech and Chong in Amsterdam… what could possibly go wrong? This short clip shows their wild lunchtime moment on the canals of Amsterdam. You’ve got to see it to believe it!

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