The Package Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A group of friends must recover a lost package containing a very sensitive item before it’s too late, leading to hijinks and questionable decisions.

🍿 The Package: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Spring Break Mishap

Sean, fresh from Germany, joins his friends Jeremy and Donnie for a spring break camping trip. Unbeknownst to them, Jeremy has invited his sister Becky, recently single, and her friend Sarah. The stage is set for a weekend of potential romance and definitely awkward moments. The group’s dynamic is quickly established, with Sean harboring a crush on Becky and Donnie still carrying a torch for Sarah. Jeremy, as the instigator, assures everyone it’s a safe trip, despite the remote location. Things take a turn when they arrive at the campsite and Jeremy gets distracted by his friends while urinating.

The Unfortunate Accident

While Jeremy is relieving himself and fiddling with a knife, Sean and Donnie playfully startle him. In a moment of sheer misfortune, Jeremy accidentally severs his own penis. The friends are thrown into a panic, realizing the severity of the situation. What follows is a desperate scramble for help and a chaotic attempt to preserve the severed appendage. Sean, despite the chaos, tries to find cell service to call 911. He also impulsively sends an angry text to Becky’s ex-boyfriend Chad from her phone, further complicating matters.

The Quest to Deliver ‘The Package’

The paramedics arrive and Sean accidentally hands over the wrong cooler. They soon discover the real ‘package’ and embark on a series of misadventures to get it to the hospital in time. This journey involves encounters with a rattlesnake (which bites the penis!), a drone-flying kid with a boat, and a gas station clerk with a strange sense of patriotism.

Hospital Hijinks

Reaching the hospital, the group discovers a mix-up: Jeremy’s penis has been accidentally attached to a man named Reginald. They also confront the consequences of Sean’s earlier actions, as Donnie reveals the text to Chad. All seems lost. Sean and Donnie get Reginald’s severed penis, but the girlfriend cuts it off again, but the boys get Jeremy’s Package.

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🎬 Cast & Characters

• Sean Floyd (Daniel Doheny): A well-intentioned but awkward teenager who accidentally sets off the film’s chaotic events while trying to help his friends.
• Jeremy Abelar (Eduardo Franco): The unfortunate teenager whose accidental self-mutilation sets the plot in motion, leading to a frantic race against time.
• Becky Abelar (Geraldine Viswanathan): Jeremy’s twin sister and Sean’s love interest, who finds herself caught in the absurd journey to save her brother’s appendage.
• Donnie (Luke Spencer Roberts): A comedic friend of Sean and Jeremy, whose actions and decisions add to the escalating absurdity of their misadventure.
• Sarah (Sadie Calvano): A friend of Becky and Donnie’s ex-girlfriend, who becomes entangled in the group’s desperate quest to recover Jeremy’s ‘package’.
• Redneck Reginald (Blake Anderson): An unfortunate hospital patient who becomes mistakenly connected to Jeremy’s missing part, adding another layer of chaos to the story.
• Sheryl (Sugar Lyn Beard): Reginald’s vengeful ex-girlfriend, who further complicates the situation with her own violent act involving a certain body part.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Donnie: “It’s a fucking mushroom, dude. Everything looks like a dick at night.” – Donnie says this line when they are in the woods, highlighting the crude humor prevalent in the movie.
• Gas Station Clerk: “I cleaned the penis as an act of patriotism.” – Said when the gas station clerk cleans the severed penis, adding to the film’s absurd and comedic tone.

💰Box Office

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💥 The Package Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so “The Package” is definitely not high art, but I laughed way more than I expected. The whole premise is ridiculous, and the situations are completely over-the-top, but that’s part of the charm. That scene at the gas station? Hilarious! If you’re looking for something dumb to watch with your friends, and don’t mind some crude humor, this is it. Honestly, I was entertained from beginning to end. Just don’t expect Shakespeare.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of raunchy teen comedies”
  • “Viewers who enjoy absurd humor”
  • “Those looking for a lighthearted, easy-to-watch film”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Graphic depictions of a severed penis”
  • “Crude language”
  • “Drug and alcohol use”
  • “Sexual references”

Professional Reviews

• MovieWeb: “”The Package” is a raunchy teen comedy that knows exactly what it is. While the plot is absurd, the committed performances and surprisingly witty writing make it an enjoyable, if not particularly memorable, watch. It’s a solid choice for a late-night, no-brainer comedy.
• Film Junk Podcast: “Film Junk notes this is more weird than funny, the plot is absurd but watchable if you like that type of humor. Good acting, but comedy is subjective.

Audience Reactions

Fans loved the over-the-top, absurd humor and the committed performances of the young cast.: Most viewers agree it’s a fun, albeit ridiculous, comedy perfect for a late-night viewing.

Overall Consensus: A raunchy teen comedy that delivers on its promise of absurdity and crude humor, making it a decent choice for viewers who enjoy that genre.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The movie was originally titled “Eggplant Emoji,” referencing the popular emoji associated with male genitalia.”
• “The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada.”
• “Blake Anderson from Workaholics, who also serves as an executive producer, plays the role of Redneck Reginald.”

🖥️ How to Watch The Package?

The Package is currently available for streaming on Netflix. Check your local Netflix availability as content varies by region. As a Netflix original, it is exclusively available on this platform and not available for purchase on platforms like Prime Video or Apple TV.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed The Package, you might like these similar films:

• Superbad (2007): Similar raunchy teen comedy with a focus on friendship and outlandish situations.
• American Pie (1999): Another classic teen comedy with over-the-top humor and coming-of-age themes.
• This is the End (2013): Features similar cast and crew and workaholics references with crude humor and gross scenes.

🛒 The Package Related Products

• American Pie Unrated: Relive the raunchy humour of the classic American Pie
• Workaholics: The Complete Series: The series of Workaholics is of similiar nature.
• The Dude Abides T-Shirt: Wear it with pride and show it off.
• Superbad: An even greater coming of age teen film

🎧 Soundtrack

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

• “Get Busy” – performed by Sean Paul

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

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🔥 Bonus Content

Nerf War: The Care Package

Ever wondered what it would be like if a Nerf war mimicked the plot of the movie? This hilarious video brings that concept to life with incredible action and humor, and I was suprised by how close the plot was.

Would You Film The Person Who Stole Your Amazon Package?

What would you do if you caught someone stealing your Amazon package? This short video explores that scenario with a humorous twist, and I can’t believe it was filmed.

Escaping The Mailman’s Basketball Court Yard! One Last Package To Deliver!

Watch these kids try to escape the mailman’s yard after playing basketball. It reminds me of the hijinks in the movie!

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