Between Two Ferns: The Movie
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): September 20, 2019
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theredskySep 21, 2019
Between Two Ferns: The Movie is unfortunately, a forgettable comedy film. Here are the positives. The best part about this movie is that most of the celebrity interviews are pretty funny. The segments with Matthew McConaughey, John Legend,Between Two Ferns: The Movie is unfortunately, a forgettable comedy film. Here are the positives. The best part about this movie is that most of the celebrity interviews are pretty funny. The segments with Matthew McConaughey, John Legend, Paul Rudd, and Peter Dinklage are pretty funny while the other celebrity interviews are entertaining at best. There are some outtakes during the end credits that are funnier than most of the film. That’s kind of disappointing that your outtakes are funnier than most of your film. I think Zach Galifianakis does a good job with what he is given and helps keep this film afloat. The film has this mockumentary feel for it and the camera work compliments that. It’s shot in a way a mockumentary would be and it’s refreshing. The film can be self aware at some points and doesn’t try to make itself bigger than what it is supposed to be. The film does what it needs to do and then it is over. Here are the negatives. The story is kind of lame. It’s another one of those “redemption stories because a character did something embarrassing” that has been done to death. The film doesn’t do anything to establish itself as something different. Everything other than the celebrity interviews is incredibly boring and starts to drag heavily. Fortunately, as it starts to drag even heavily, it switches to another celebrity interview. This also leads to a weird structure issue though. It does start to feel out of place when it changes so suddenly but it does lead to better scenes. About 75% of the jokes aren’t that funny which is unfortunate since it is a comedy film. Like I said earlier, I got a bunch of laughs out of the outtakes than I did most of the film. The editing for this film feels very amateurish. It has a bunch of quick cuts that are distracting and obnoxious. This also leads to a pacing issue. It’s weirdly paced due to the quick cuts and awkward structure. It’s these issues that really drag the film down. Overall, Between Two Ferns: The Movie has some funny sequences but is held back by a cookie cutter story, lots of boring moments, and awkward pacing. I give Between Two Ferns: The Movie a 4/10.… Expand
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TruckHeckSep 23, 2019
The beginning is funny. The ending credits sequence is funny. Not much between. The interviews feel too short, answers feel phoned in and really safe. Too much time is devoted to it a boring story (parody is fine, but this is flat outThe beginning is funny. The ending credits sequence is funny. Not much between. The interviews feel too short, answers feel phoned in and really safe. Too much time is devoted to it a boring story (parody is fine, but this is flat out boring). Confused as to why the interviews weren't given more time in the movie. Watch the extended Paul Rudd clip Netflix releases and that's all you need. The rest isn't worth your time.… Expand
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NavyBeanSep 23, 2019
Oh gosh. My expectations based on the shorts were so high. Sad to say, while there are some funny scenes, the whole thing is a mess. It makes no sense, is over-plotted and flat. Too many winks into the camera and some truly awful performancesOh gosh. My expectations based on the shorts were so high. Sad to say, while there are some funny scenes, the whole thing is a mess. It makes no sense, is over-plotted and flat. Too many winks into the camera and some truly awful performances by some of the cameo star appearances.… Expand
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NikolayGSep 23, 2019
It's difficult to rate this movie because, while it is as funny for its full running time as any of the 'Between Two Ferns' internet skits are for their few minutes, it's still essentially more like one long skit than it is like a movie. TheyIt's difficult to rate this movie because, while it is as funny for its full running time as any of the 'Between Two Ferns' internet skits are for their few minutes, it's still essentially more like one long skit than it is like a movie. They do go on the road to interview celebrities and run into various snags, but it only feigns the depth of a full blown movie, with certain key turning points, while its heart is really in its gags. If you go in knowing what to expect you will be entertained. Think, The Office, where Galfinakis is the Michael Scott character.… Expand
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moonman1994Sep 24, 2019
Overall score: 6.5/10. Overall I was pleasantly surprised with Between Two Ferns: The Movie. I was a big fan of the original videos when they came back out several years ago, but had little faith in it as a movie. The celebrity interviews areOverall score: 6.5/10. Overall I was pleasantly surprised with Between Two Ferns: The Movie. I was a big fan of the original videos when they came back out several years ago, but had little faith in it as a movie. The celebrity interviews are a mixed bag. While Galifianakis's character gets in some very funny barbs the interview's heavily, if not entirely, scripted feel doesn't shock due to contemporary shows like The Eric Andre Show or Who Is America. Both of which elicit a mostly genuine responses from the guests. Between Two Ferns: The Movie manages to rectify the so-so quality of the interviews by virtue of the supporting cast and Galifianakis's zany and often amusing interactions between the side characters. Other than when Will Ferrell's character was on screen, it felt like he was sucking the comedy out of the room, the sub plot of the movie tended to amuse. While not every joke landed enough did and the charisma of the supporting cast and the Galifianakis (or lack there of for him) more than made up for some of these sections clunkiness. Overall Between Two Ferns: The Movie was solidly amusing and much better than I had expected from a Full length Between Two Ferns feature. I'd recommend it to anyone with Netflix needing a light chuckle especially if they're ready to feel the nostalgia when the Between Two Ferns theme plays.… Expand
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NotAHeroSep 24, 2019
I was honestly suprised how from so rude show movie became one of the sweetest comedy in years.
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5
GrantD243Sep 23, 2019
Between Two Ferns: The Movie is a weird one. The actual interviews are generally quite enjoyable and have some genuinely funny moments, but the interviews only make up a small portion of the film. The rest is a story about Zach and his crewBetween Two Ferns: The Movie is a weird one. The actual interviews are generally quite enjoyable and have some genuinely funny moments, but the interviews only make up a small portion of the film. The rest is a story about Zach and his crew attempting to film 10 episodes of the show in a short amount of time, and it is quite...bad. The blooper reel during the credits is pure gold, though.… Expand
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jzathajeniusSep 24, 2019
Enjoyable for the most part, even if pretty forgettable when all's said and done. The myriad cameos are the highlight, with Zach's interviews never failing to provoke genuine comedy. The patchwork story surrounding the interviews is boringEnjoyable for the most part, even if pretty forgettable when all's said and done. The myriad cameos are the highlight, with Zach's interviews never failing to provoke genuine comedy. The patchwork story surrounding the interviews is boring and predictable however, even with the wonderful Lauren Lapkus giving it her all in a supporting role. Even with its shortcomings, its still one of the funniest movies released in 2019, and an easy recommendation.… Expand
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marcmyworksSep 20, 2019
A good premise poorly executed. The best part of this film are the Two Fern celebrity interviews that unfortunately are cut between a terrible plot about getting to Hollywood to 'make it big'.
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dredgmanSep 26, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyable. This is a movie that knew what it needed to be: a simple wrapper for the skits themselves. The plot is a throwaway, and that's fine. Those involved know it and treat it with the levity in needs, working in quirky,Thoroughly enjoyable. This is a movie that knew what it needed to be: a simple wrapper for the skits themselves. The plot is a throwaway, and that's fine. Those involved know it and treat it with the levity in needs, working in quirky, offbeat humor throughout.

The real gems are the interviews, and they come frequently enough, though a few feel too brief. Stay for the credits gag reel to see some of the funniest jokes that were necessarily cut, as no one could keep a straight face (and viewer laughter would make it difficult to follow the entire interview).… Expand
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ThanosAnonSep 28, 2019
It's extremely uncomfortable until the blooper reel at the end. That makes the movie.
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askinglotusOct 1, 2019
This was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. The only saving grace were the credits and the incredibly short interviews.
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7
StevilSep 21, 2019
Fun movie with plenty of laughs. Celebs making fun of themselves is refreshing.
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andytronicSep 22, 2019
I was already expecting this movie to be good, being a fan of the director/writer, and most of the main actors, but was pleasantly surprised to find it one of the best comedies I've seen in a while. Very fun film. It's funny that peopleI was already expecting this movie to be good, being a fan of the director/writer, and most of the main actors, but was pleasantly surprised to find it one of the best comedies I've seen in a while. Very fun film. It's funny that people here are criticizing the plot when it's super obvious the plot was intended to be absurdly silly and contrived; it's just a goofy comedy, with mostly improvised dialog.… Expand
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sc0TTiOct 10, 2019
I've always considered the web-series brilliant, so this is a terrible let down. The 90% of the film that isn't the celebrity interviews is mind-numbingly generic, and embarrassingly lame. Just spend 15 minutes and fast forward to eachI've always considered the web-series brilliant, so this is a terrible let down. The 90% of the film that isn't the celebrity interviews is mind-numbingly generic, and embarrassingly lame. Just spend 15 minutes and fast forward to each interview, and also watch the post credits.… Expand
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amheretojudgeSep 21, 2019
The interviews are good, the host was and is not, this is not how you turn an interview around.

Between Two Ferns: The Movie I don't want to be that guy that thinks that one should stick to what they do. There is nothing wrong with tryingThe interviews are good, the host was and is not, this is not how you turn an interview around.

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

I don't want to be that guy that thinks that one should stick to what they do. There is nothing wrong with trying something new. Whether it be physically, changing locations or genres or changing formats. On that note, the co-writer and director Scott Aukerman's film is a fresh peak behind the camera of a lovable show. This might be the pitch at the Netflix office. It should be it. What's best and the worst thing about the film, is the admiration they have for the lead character, the interviewer, Zach. They don't take him for granted. They don't want to lose him. And in order to do so, they are returning back to those old sitcom sugar coated schemes that gathered crowd like controversy does to media.

But it doesn't work. Not the fact that the interviewer Zach and the character Zach are completely different personalities. If anything that should have made it more grounding and fun to watch him play. Watch him juggle the on and off screen face twitch beautifully in the middle of this race against time chaos. And instead what has happened is that the crux, the thrill of those interviews have been snatched away from us.

Now, despite the insults are audaciously wrong and cuts deep to sensitive parts of the lives of these celebrities, the intention, the motif paints itself like a commercial strategy. A strategy that Will Ferrell explains and has based his empire on. The click bait theory is glorified by them inadvertently. And something that is actually menacingly taking over the authenticity over the data, the enormous amount of data flooded out in the world. Between Two Ferns: The Movie should have been a good weekend night out, instead we're stuck on Wednesday, a week day, working laboriously to finish what we have started. I don't need to be reminded that.… Expand
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ruairioooSep 23, 2019
This movie is really good. It’s a simple laugh filled movie that knows what it is and the audience it is appalling to.
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Voodoo123Oct 26, 2019
With humour as dry as a mouthful of crackers, BTFTM excels in what it does with Zac a delivering the expected goods. Its interesting to see the expansion of the character Zac plays in the web series with the talented supporting cast doing aWith humour as dry as a mouthful of crackers, BTFTM excels in what it does with Zac a delivering the expected goods. Its interesting to see the expansion of the character Zac plays in the web series with the talented supporting cast doing a good job with their characters here. Overall the writing is sharp and I got the vibe of watching some sort of british docu-spoof like Alan Patridge and The Office. Its a decent watch although I felt a few more interviews wouldve tilted my score higher....(be warned though some ferns were harmed during the production of this movie).… Expand
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JordanLaytonApr 30, 2020
A bunch of great laughs. Could be called Avengers: Between Two Ferns, but it didn't hold back at all so I'm good. The plot was all that it needed to be - a delivery service for interview moments. Really enjoyed this one and recommend it to everyone.
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geewahJan 6, 2021
Without doubt the best part of this movie are the celebrity interviews and the makers know it. As a fan of the You Tube shorts this movie was always going to satisfy.
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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022
The individual interviews themselves are fine but they didn't need to be included into a feature length film.
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