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Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling

  • Video
  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 1h 36m
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Rik Young, Kristopher Turner, and Oliver James in Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling (2009)
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Zach talks Ben into taking off time to go on an adventure of a lifetime. Our two fiends head out on the river, along with an uptight Brit to find Ben's long lost love.Zach talks Ben into taking off time to go on an adventure of a lifetime. Our two fiends head out on the river, along with an uptight Brit to find Ben's long lost love.Zach talks Ben into taking off time to go on an adventure of a lifetime. Our two fiends head out on the river, along with an uptight Brit to find Ben's long lost love.

  • Director
    • Ellory Elkayem
  • Writer
    • Stephen Mazur
  • Stars
    • Oliver James
    • Kristopher Turner
    • Rik Young
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    3.2K
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    • Director
      • Ellory Elkayem
    • Writer
      • Stephen Mazur
    • Stars
      • Oliver James
      • Kristopher Turner
      • Rik Young
    • 19User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    Oliver James
    Oliver James
    • Ben
    Kristopher Turner
    Kristopher Turner
    • Zach
    Rik Young
    Rik Young
    • Nigel
    Madison Riley
    Madison Riley
    • Earthchild…
    Jerry Rice
    Jerry Rice
    • Hal Gore
    Amber McDonald
    • Thunderstorm
    Cory Bossom
    • Young Ben
    Derek Nolan
    • Young Zach
    Madison Bontempo
    Madison Bontempo
    • Young Heather
    Robert Blanche
    Robert Blanche
    • Massey
    Todd A. Robinson
    Todd A. Robinson
    • Overton
    • (as Todd Robinson)
    Ellen Albertini Dow
    Ellen Albertini Dow
    • Mrs. Bessler
    Danny Belrose
    Danny Belrose
    • Bar Patron
    Mason Knight
    • Kyle
    Will Cuddy
    • Lyle
    Glen Baggerly
    Glen Baggerly
    • Managing Partner
    • (uncredited)
    Kimberly Howard
    • Staff Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Galen Schrick
    • Bartender
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    • Director
      • Ellory Elkayem
    • Writer
      • Stephen Mazur
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    4ty040488

    Not good at all

    Being a teen I thought this movie would be hilarious but I was wrong.Like others have said I enjoyed the first movie but this has to be the worse sequel I have ever seen.... I guess I have to say that no other movies are as funny as Superbad but there are still funny movies but this is clearly not one of them Do not waste your time! I usually sit through movies and do not complain but there was nothing good in this movie at all. The acting was not horrible but the plot had nothing and there was no excitement! Ido not think I laughed during this film once.I would have turned it off but paying $5 to rent it I was finishing it!
    1movieman_kev

    because CGI rodents biting people in the crotch is the height of hilarity, right?

    The best part of having a girlfriend is, of course, the copious amounts of sex. On the flip-side, the worst part of having a steady girlfriend is having to sit through many MANY crappy movies, this brings me to the topic at hand "Without A Paddle 2" which has nothing at all to do with the first one (which ironically I also was conned into watching when it came out, different girl though, but I digress) This one revolves around a guy who meets a vegetarian animal-rights crusader while on the first day of high school, she gets expelled the second day before she can so his 'cool' homemade 'Meat is Murder' T-shirt (I guess the Che shirts were all sold out) Anyways years little his friend, who works in a nursing home, accepts the dying wish of an ancient old lady to find her grand-daughter, whom winds up being, yup you guessed it, little Mizz Feminist crusader. So he, his friend, and a snotty English guy with ulterior motives travel to her last known whereabouts deep in the rain-forests.

    This film was atrocious, the joke aren't just easily telegraphed, they're also massively unfunny, the acting is sub-standard and I didn't give a toss about any of the characters involved in the least. Also Jerry Rice was a great football player, and as an actor he was a great football player. That was seriously painful to watch. The only good thing that came from this film is the sex I got for being forced to deal with this major eye sore of a 'movie'. It's all about reparations people.

    My Grade: F

    DVD Extras: A 10 minute Making-of; 'Furious Nuts' featurette which is 7 minutes about the CGI-squirrels; 'Treehouse Tales' three minutes about the treehouse sets; a gag reel; 4 very short deleted scenes; and Tralers for "Van Wilder: Freshman year", "American Teen", "Stoned Age", " 'Kenny Vs. Spenny' Volume 1, 'TV Funhouse Uncensored'
    4chellethecat-1

    Mediocre at best

    I'll be the first to admit, I'm VERY tolerant when it comes to movies. I will watch almost anything at least once. This movie was no exception, and after the first movie (which I have to admit I liked) I figured there was no harm in watching this one.

    I almost never say this... but, I wish I'd turned the channel. Seriously, that is saying a LOT for me. I willingly sit through movies that most people cannot stand. I knew from the start that this was not actually a sequel to the second as far as characters and events; but rather of concept and idea. I have no problem with that. My problem is, the things that made the first movie endearing to me (a halfway decent script, fairly likable characters, and a nice good feeling at the end) were completely missing from this one. Add in goofy CGI squirrels (such things have a proper time and place people, come on!) and it was bordering on unwatchable.

    I will say, you just cannot blame this on the actors, because that part wasn't bad - the material they had to work WITH was the problem. This movie started off on the wrong foot with a shaky script. And the actors are really the only reason I've rated this even as high as I have.
    Rage-Kage

    By far not the worst movie ever

    Nobody is gonna see this review since this is an older movie that everybody hated but here are my thoughts anyway. Without a Paddle Nature's Calling is an unnecessary sequel to 2004's Without a Paddle. This movie is kind of like a comedy version of a Sci- fi channel original. It's terrible, stupid, and pretty entertaining. Basically the plot of this movie is 3 guys go on an adventure to find hot blonde girl number 3 and ridiculous things follow including bad cgi squirrels and generic villains. If you don't have anything better to do at 2 in the morning this this movie is a solid entertaining option just don't expect an Oscar worthy film. Like I said this movie is like a comedy version of a sci-fi original so of course the acting is nothing special. The writing is... something I really don't know what else to say about it.

    So overall Without a Paddle Nature's Calling is a terribly entertaining movie. I would give this movie a 5.5/10 but since IMDb won't let me do that

    I'm giving Without a Paddle Nature's Calling a 7/10 because haters gonna hate.

    Don't listen to all the complaints from people who apparently expected an amazing movie just get a few friends together with some beer and enjoy yourselves.
    vchimpanzee

    Not great but entertaining

    I am aware this is a sequel.

    But if you haven't seen that one, this is a fun movie. No one will win awards for acting, but Kristopher Turner is quite likable and Rik Young eventually shows he is more than just a spoiled brat, although he is quite appealing in a way from the time we meet him. Oliver James has kind of an uptight clueless quality but eventually shows us some degree of substance.

    The guys learn a lot about each other, and this movie turns out to be more than just silly comedy.

    The villains have a lot in common with The Three Stooges, which is good news for our heroes, but things do get kind of scary.

    The girls are gorgeous and do an okay job of acting.

    And what about the Sasquatch? Fans of football great Jerry Rice may be the only ones to appreciate him. He does not have a future as an actor.

    One thing is certain: this movie hammers home a pro-environment message. The scenery is gorgeous like the girls, and the idea is to keep it that way.

    Can the entire family enjoy it? Maybe. More cautious parents might not care for the suggestive dialogue, and it is implied the girls are more than just friends. On the other hand, there is more sexual humor that suggests otherwise. There is cartoon violence including the favorite type of fans of the longest-running show that had Tom Bergeron as a host. The difference is that it really does hurt and we see what happens afterward.

    Also ridiculous: the animated squirrels. It's great work for those who produced them, but this movie is too naughty for the young children who might just be the only ones to enjoy their antics.

    It's a fun adventure.

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      According to credit lists for both 'Without a Paddle' (2004) and its sequel 'Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling' (2009), there are no common cast and crew members who worked on both pictures.
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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Không Một Mái Chèo: Thiên Nhiên Vẫy Gọi
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Famous Productions
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      • $6,300,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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