The Binge 2: It's a Wonderful Binge

Is it even possible to dislike a Christmas movie full of actors I love that is meant to be watched while on drugs? Yes. Yes, it is very possible. I enjoyed the first film for what it was and spent many late nights watching it laughing. It's A Wonderful Binge however just wasn't enjoyable. I know when the filmmakers wanted me to laugh, but the laughs never came unfortunately. I chuckled a few times here and there, but I found myself checking the amount of time left until it was over more than once. I'm sure that some people will enjoy this movie but for me this is on par with Caddyshack 2 when compared to the original.

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.

So I had never watched The Binge before, and I started this movie without realizing it was a sequel until 20 minutes in. The thing is I went back and watched the first one after and it doesn't even compare to how funny the sequel is. I was hoping it was like Harold & Kumar's Christmas special and it was just as funny. I genuinely loved this film. It's so funny, like just stupid funny. Anyone who is mad at the humor doesn't appreciate good humor. No, but seriously if you like anything like Tim Robinsons I Think You Should Leave or any meta-humor, stupidly aware that its just being outrageous then you should like this film.

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!

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.