Cocaine Bear
Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 24, 2023
5.2
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donnelbrFeb 27, 2023
I understand what was being attempted with this film, and I was ready for a silly, jump-scary ride. This film definitely had both of those, but it was also boring and not at all funny. There was almost nothing clever, interesting, or trulyI understand what was being attempted with this film, and I was ready for a silly, jump-scary ride. This film definitely had both of those, but it was also boring and not at all funny. There was almost nothing clever, interesting, or truly different about this film. If this is all that's left for the genre, then it may be as dead as Cocaine Bear's victims.… Expand
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bertobellamyMar 17, 2023
This is what happens when you want your movie so badly to become a meme. Sure, it has some funny moments here and there, but the story is awful. Were a ton of useless characters necessary? Also, the bear is barely in the movie. The gore isThis is what happens when you want your movie so badly to become a meme. Sure, it has some funny moments here and there, but the story is awful. Were a ton of useless characters necessary? Also, the bear is barely in the movie. The gore is appreciated, but it can hide the fact that the film is dull. 'M3GAN' is not an excellent film, but it at least managed to transcend its meme purpose.… Expand
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mrsalty101Mar 18, 2023
In the 5 minutes of Bank's Charlie's Angels I watched, 3 guys were kicked in the nuts. It's obvious she just has Jackass humor. I just love the based on a true story thing. I saw Dr Strange playing on trutv before because there probably wasIn the 5 minutes of Bank's Charlie's Angels I watched, 3 guys were kicked in the nuts. It's obvious she just has Jackass humor. I just love the based on a true story thing. I saw Dr Strange playing on trutv before because there probably was once a doctor who was kind of strange.… Expand
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osvaldadiMar 7, 2023
I really tried hard to find something good about this movie. Just because I don't like how much I hated it. This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. It is not hard to make me enjoy a movie, but here I really felt like a waste of myI really tried hard to find something good about this movie. Just because I don't like how much I hated it. This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. It is not hard to make me enjoy a movie, but here I really felt like a waste of my time. If I was alone I the cinema, not with my friend, I would have walked out. Horrible acting, horrible cinematography and for what? I can't tell if the movie is trying to be funny or serious. How did it end up in the cinemas? If you ever need to torture me, just put this movie on repeat.… Expand
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TonymanApr 16, 2023
I was expecting a comedy. Other than the two kids at the beginning of the film, I found nothing about the film that I enjoyed. a definite pass on this one
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namelessMar 18, 2023
Bear is great. A couple of the actors are excellent. The movie is just lazy direction and editing. Formulaic, and not even in a good way.
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imthenoobApr 20, 2023
I went into this knowing it would be a dumb movie and even with those low standards, I still was surprised at how god-awful it was. Any scene without the Bear is a near-insufferable experience with terrible acting and equally bad dialogue.I went into this knowing it would be a dumb movie and even with those low standards, I still was surprised at how god-awful it was. Any scene without the Bear is a near-insufferable experience with terrible acting and equally bad dialogue. The scenes with the Bear border-line are so bad it's good territory but the cheap-looking CG takes away from it. All in all, It's a dumb movie that knows full well it is a dumb movie and it tries desperately to be funny when it isn't.… Expand
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Voodoo123Apr 2, 2023
+cool film name
+Decent cast
+Good production quality -Poor pacing/editing/direction -Bad screenplay This feels like another 'snakes on a plane'. Sadly it's neither spoofy/parody laden enough to be a comedy or take itself seriously enough to+cool film name
+Decent cast
+Good production quality
-Poor pacing/editing/direction
-Bad screenplay

This feels like another 'snakes on a plane'. Sadly it's neither spoofy/parody laden enough to be a comedy or take itself seriously enough to be dramatic or provide tension so it sort of sits in the middle dragging it's heels to the end. The pacing is awful with the relatively tight runtime feeling much longer (at 1hr 30 mins it felt more like 3-4 hrs!!). While this certainly isn't cinema at its best, icould see this being a fun distraction if you're just hanging with friends eating pizza and drinking beers.… Expand
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tellmikeyyMar 4, 2023
It was a movie. Point blank, it was a movie. Much cocaine, much big angry bear.
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JLuis_001Mar 5, 2023
Without fear of sounding like a buzzkill, and even knowing that this is meant to be absurd and ridiculous in order to heighten the comedy over the violence, you also have to know how to recognize when the joke has gone ovearboard.

I meanWithout fear of sounding like a buzzkill, and even knowing that this is meant to be absurd and ridiculous in order to heighten the comedy over the violence, you also have to know how to recognize when the joke has gone ovearboard.

I mean have fun, but don't tell me this is a good movie please.… Expand
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SoulWarfareMar 27, 2023
I can't bear-lieve that this movie was greenlit by a studio and actually got made!

It's a bearable dark comedy that bearly has any depth to it. It has fun kills and some jokes that can make you chuckle. It does the bear amount to be anI can't bear-lieve that this movie was greenlit by a studio and actually got made!

It's a bearable dark comedy that bearly has any depth to it. It has fun kills and some jokes that can make you chuckle. It does the bear amount to be an entertaining movie.… Expand
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CrisManicMar 18, 2023
A bad drama or a bad horror movie can at least be funny. But a bad comedy? There is absolutely no reason to sit through that.
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BleedingJesterAug 19, 2023
this is really stupid but also really fun its a good comedy with a few jumpscares
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mabritecMar 28, 2023
No recomiendo esta obra a nadie, tenia años sin ver algo de tan baja calidad, las posibilidades de convertir un hecho real en algo memorablre quedo opacado por la deficiente calidad en au guion y trama, NO PIERDAS TU TIEMPO CON ESTO. Lo vas aNo recomiendo esta obra a nadie, tenia años sin ver algo de tan baja calidad, las posibilidades de convertir un hecho real en algo memorablre quedo opacado por la deficiente calidad en au guion y trama, NO PIERDAS TU TIEMPO CON ESTO. Lo vas a odiar, y peor aun, vas a odiar haber desperdiciado ese valioso tiempo en tu vida.… Expand
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busiekMar 6, 2023
It is "Sharkanado" level film. Yes, some find it dumb funny, but it not make this film good. But it delivers enough. So bad it's almost good.
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lAMZ0DMar 17, 2023
For what it’s about, they made it impressively boring. The Americans cast wasted. Very average film. Can’t say it was worth my time.
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yanis_rtxMar 18, 2023
Saying that the best performance award of the movie goes to the CGI bear is an understatement. Neither funny nor interesting except for two action scenes. Very surprising OST that brings even more confusion to the 'genre' of the movie.Saying that the best performance award of the movie goes to the CGI bear is an understatement. Neither funny nor interesting except for two action scenes. Very surprising OST that brings even more confusion to the 'genre' of the movie. Disappointing because the material could have been used for either a very funny comedy or a bit darker thriller/survival.… Expand
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BeatsaberzzzFeb 27, 2023
WARNING SPOILERS... Yes it is as stupid as it sounds but its still fun to watch and has a couple good jokes. However a lot of it feels a little pointless like giving backstory to a ton of people just to kill them off 10 minutes later. HoweverWARNING SPOILERS... Yes it is as stupid as it sounds but its still fun to watch and has a couple good jokes. However a lot of it feels a little pointless like giving backstory to a ton of people just to kill them off 10 minutes later. However it is very funny even when people are being torn to shreds, the music in the back round is almost always a fun tune which makes it comedic. But again kind of pointless all in all. Would recommend watching but just remember that it is an incredibly stupid movie that doesn't even take itself seriously.… Expand
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mr_rrrRRR1Mar 13, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics where pretty good, but the plot is **** it was too predictable and the deaths where unrealistic it is the classic mother saves the children and the bad guys die with some other random people added in the suspense scenes where not very good and the whole movie was predictable.… Expand
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Arrows_RealmMar 19, 2023
A day after watching this movie, I'm still wondering what I saw. Based on a true story? My guess is that the producers took that a bit too broadly. Luckily my expectations were not so high, going from the title. Nevertheless, I was stillA day after watching this movie, I'm still wondering what I saw. Based on a true story? My guess is that the producers took that a bit too broadly. Luckily my expectations were not so high, going from the title. Nevertheless, I was still disappointed. Like, how is that even possible?
The acting was awful. At times I thought I was watching a play on a stage or something. Every content in between the drugged bear sequence was just plain boring. Luckily, we got those rare funny moments, otherwise, I wouldn't even have finished this movie.… Expand
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AudiostonedApr 11, 2023
Yeah I walked out during the last twenty minutes. Just seemed like an out-of-touch by the numbers comedy and then they throw in an old star like hey remember me from “Goodfellas? I’m wearing a wig, isn’t that silly?” IDK, not my cup of tea.
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alanjudsonJun 26, 2023
This movie was not funny. Too many characters, and none of them were situationally or inherently funny. It felt disjointed, like it didn't have a central idea to it. The one mildly funny thing was the cop how was disappointed with his fancy dog.
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Rebecca31Feb 26, 2023
I think my expectations for Cocaine Bear might have been a little too high. And yes, it’s a movie called Cocaine Bear, it has cocaine and it has a bear but if you expect anything more than that then yes you will be disappointed.

When a drugI think my expectations for Cocaine Bear might have been a little too high. And yes, it’s a movie called Cocaine Bear, it has cocaine and it has a bear but if you expect anything more than that then yes you will be disappointed.

When a drug drop doesn’t go according to plan, leaving bags of cocaine scattered throughout a Georgia forest, everyone is in danger when a huge black bear ingests it and goes on a murderous rampage. Between the random hikers just out enjoying nature, and a group of cops and criminals desperately searching for the millions of dollars worth of drugs, there’s enough of them trekking through the forest ready to be torn to pieces by the crazed bear.

Based on the true events (and that term is used very loosely in this context) around a drug smuggling operation that went a bit off the rails when a bear ingested cocaine. Whereas the real story behind this is nowhere near interesting enough to get a 90 minute horror/comedy movie from, Elizabeth Banks decided to make a full on mental movie that requires you to suspend belief and just expect to be entertained. This is not the real story, it’s complete fiction. But unfortunately it’s not as entertaining as it should have been either. The initial hype that Cocaine Bear generated once the trailer was released is the high point for this movie but if it’s as successful at the box office as it appears to be then don’t be surprised if there’s a whole bunch of apex predator high on drugs movies down the line.

At the same time a bear is off it’s head on drugs there’s Eddie (Alden Ehrenreich) and Daveed (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) trying to find the drugs before the police. A detective trying to take down the criminal organisation run by Syd (Ray Liotta). And if that wasn’t enough, there’s also the inconvenient timing of two kids getting lost in the forest while a mother desperately searches for her daughter, plus some hikers. Once all the setup is out of the way, the bear has plenty of people to maul to death. And yes the characters are annoying enough for you to be rooting for the bear in this case. The movie certainly delivers on the gore and there’s an 18 rating for a reason. There’s guts and flying limbs everywhere. But it tried far too hard to shove subplots into it with characters that honestly it’s hard for the audience to care about. We’re just here to see a bear eat some people with a few laughs thrown into it.

Cocaine Bear is clearly drawing inspiration from other “insert animal” on the rampage type movies and sure it’s not quite Deep Blue Sea levels of bad but it sure ain’t Jaws or even The Edge either. It’s also not as funny as you’d expect, it got a few chuckles at the screening I attended but definitely not the rip-roaring laugh out loud movie the trailer painted it out to be. The story isn’t the problem, it promises a coked up bear ripping people to pieces and it delivers exactly that but the script is diabolically bad. It’s a cringe inducing, toe-curling mess. Whenever the characters are interacting with each other you end up praying for the CGI bear to reappear and give them a quick death.

If there’s one good thing about Cocaine Bear it’s gotten people into the cinemas this weekend. And at a time where cinemas are struggling, a movie like this is needed every now and again. It’s a popcorn flick that will appeal to some people. It didn’t work for me but sure I still went to see it didn’t I. Recommended for those who enjoy movies like Snakes on a Plane or Piranha 3D.… Expand
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Experiment626Feb 24, 2023
It was an OK popcorn flick. It isn't ground breaking, but a fun watch. Might want to wait for discount ticket day. But definitely worth a gander once it hits streaming or rental.
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ChaseeFeb 25, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Please do yourself a favor and don't watch this movie. I went into it excited and came out disappointed. Like one of the worst movies I've ever seen disappointed.… Expand
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mrc_brnMar 3, 2023
Wildly uneven movie with some great tense action sequences, funny and gory deaths, some really super weird situations and some god awful dialogue moments interspersed throughout the film. The tone is all over the place. Interesting conceptWildly uneven movie with some great tense action sequences, funny and gory deaths, some really super weird situations and some god awful dialogue moments interspersed throughout the film. The tone is all over the place. Interesting concept with potential, but just doesn't know what it really wants to be.… Expand
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GreendaygamesFeb 24, 2023
It was very boring And the fact that this movie is trying to be a b-movie is funny because it fails at it. It's so bad and the characters were so cookie cutter and made me not want too keep watching this. This and other movies that have comeIt was very boring And the fact that this movie is trying to be a b-movie is funny because it fails at it. It's so bad and the characters were so cookie cutter and made me not want too keep watching this. This and other movies that have come out recently is a clear example that Hollywood is running out of ideas, it really shows.… Expand
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marco34laFeb 26, 2023
I wish... wish... wish... that I had read the reviews before going to see this absolute piece of crap. It was so annoyingly AWFUL. No script, no suspense, it tried to be funny but fell totally flat. SKIP SKIP SKIP
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edicius4Feb 25, 2023
Simply not funny. The premise had so much potential, but I feel that didn't want make jokes about anyone but the Caucasian dudes in the film (noticeably so, like weirdly so), and everyone else had to rely on goofy bear antics instead of themSimply not funny. The premise had so much potential, but I feel that didn't want make jokes about anyone but the Caucasian dudes in the film (noticeably so, like weirdly so), and everyone else had to rely on goofy bear antics instead of them acting terrified and doing idiotic or humorous things to escape the bear. They all had to be stunning and brave. Whoever wrote this really missed the mark.… Expand
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Daniel_EndureFeb 24, 2023
The acting, story, CGI, directing, and thrills all fall below average. This is one you can skip.
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Broker2022Feb 26, 2023
The film is so boring and predictable, just utter rubbish, a pure waste of time, who thinks up something so crazy and, above all, why is something like this being shot at all, just terrible. Simply awful! If it at least had the claim of aThe film is so boring and predictable, just utter rubbish, a pure waste of time, who thinks up something so crazy and, above all, why is something like this being shot at all, just terrible. Simply awful! If it at least had the claim of a B-movie, ok, but it can't even be classified in this "class", more like a C-movie or less. Absolute crap!… Expand
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InShaneFeb 26, 2023
"Cocaine Bear" had everything! It had cocaine, it had a bear, it had gory deaths, it had laughs, it had poorly rendered CGI and it had action! Go see it if you like shlocky dark comedy films! I had more fun watching this than I did"Cocaine Bear" had everything! It had cocaine, it had a bear, it had gory deaths, it had laughs, it had poorly rendered CGI and it had action! Go see it if you like shlocky dark comedy films! I had more fun watching this than I did “Quantumania.”… Expand
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davemelbourne58Feb 26, 2023
Silly fun. Not a movie that should be taken too seriously.Could have been much worse.
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Compi24Mar 5, 2023
While I don't think it entirely lives up to the implied hilarity brought about by its title, "Cocaine Bear" definitely finds director Elizabeth Banks at the helm of her strongest directorial effort to date, as well as its cast in primeWhile I don't think it entirely lives up to the implied hilarity brought about by its title, "Cocaine Bear" definitely finds director Elizabeth Banks at the helm of her strongest directorial effort to date, as well as its cast in prime fun-loving fashion. I think where "Cocaine Bear" wanders astray for me is in its efforts to sustain such a plurality of story. There's at least four different narrative tracts in play here and I really think all the juggling makes for diminished returns in each and every emotional payoff that occurs throughout. Perhaps if maybe one of these storylines was cut, we'd be able to spend more time with the other three, thus making the eventual resolutions more impactful? In any event, the maulings and gore are guiltily sufficient entertainment enough. Also, it's great to see Ray Liotta again — if, even for one of the last times.… Expand
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zmgalen2000Mar 10, 2023
Cocaine Bear undoubtedly has its moments of hilarity and absurdity, but there just are not nearly enough of them to live up to the image it presents itself as. Throughout the film’s 90 minute runtime, we see an ungodly amount of charactersCocaine Bear undoubtedly has its moments of hilarity and absurdity, but there just are not nearly enough of them to live up to the image it presents itself as. Throughout the film’s 90 minute runtime, we see an ungodly amount of characters introduced just to be killed off, making it difficult to concentrate on any of the several storylines or figure out what the main one is. This leads to a general ambivalence towards the characters, with muddled performances supplemented by mediocre writing.… Expand
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HonestReviews66Apr 30, 2023
Like many others, I went into this movie expecting it to be below average but mildly entertaining enough to kill an hour and a half. Also like many others, even those low expectations failed to be met. This is one of the single worst moviesLike many others, I went into this movie expecting it to be below average but mildly entertaining enough to kill an hour and a half. Also like many others, even those low expectations failed to be met. This is one of the single worst movies ever made.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantFeb 25, 2023
From the film’s title, you can probably guess that this is a one-joke movie, a premise borne out in the trailer and in the picture itself. But, frankly, who cares? This delightfully campy dark comedy arguably has a few pacing and editingFrom the film’s title, you can probably guess that this is a one-joke movie, a premise borne out in the trailer and in the picture itself. But, frankly, who cares? This delightfully campy dark comedy arguably has a few pacing and editing issues, as well as some bits that fall a little flat, but it’s generally a filling smorgasbord of over-the-top, goofy, gory fun. Director Elizabeth Banks’s third feature outing definitely won’t appeal to everyone because of its rampant silliness and its gratuitous shock value that’s more than a fitting homage to the cheesy, tacky 1980s slasher movies reminiscent of the time frame in which this fact-based true story is based. In essence, the premise is a simple one: a plane carrying an enormous stash of the powdery white substance crashes in the Chattahoochee National Forest, depositing its cargo within reach of a CGI-generated black bear who immediately becomes hooked on this find and embarks on an out-of-control murderous rampage, taking down an array of characters who have varying connections to the locale, the payload or other related considerations. And, yes, for what it’s worth, this soon becomes a one-note narrative, but the note is played differently every time it’s struck, with funny little twists and ever-more grisly (but creatively hilarious) imagery thrown in for good measure, the kind of laughs typical of cult classics and the fare of midnight shows. This offering also features fine performances by the likes of Margot Martindale, Christian Convery and the late Ray Liotta in his final screen portrayal, all of whom were good sports in recognizing the high-camp factor of this material. Look, let’s face it, drugs are often an inherently funny source of gut-busting humor (more so here literally than in many other cinematic vehicles), so just go with it on that level rather than trying to assess it otherwise – and running the risk of succumbing to the logic contained in the screeds of tiresome, droll, stick-in-the-mud naysayers (as many allegedly esteemed critics have already written about in their dour, dull, joyless, overly somber evaluations). Enjoy this one in the kitschy spirit in which it was intended – and ignore anyone who screams “just say no.”… Expand
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Oir23Feb 25, 2023
To me this is cinema, cocaine bear was a fun movie. They should just stop making movies can’t top this lol.
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maxmooneyFeb 26, 2023
I think some of the people dropping negativity on here didn't understand that it's a movie called Cocaine Bear. The audience I saw it with was laughing so much and so was I. It was a great throwback Sunday afternoon b-movie.
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MetacriticOnurFeb 24, 2023
admirable
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adjective
worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
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shrunkmold26Feb 25, 2023
Saw this in an almost sold-out theater and it was one of the greatest theatrical experiences of my life. Remarkably fun.
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royalguy07Feb 28, 2023
Cocaine Bear probably doesn't go as full cocaine bear as it should. A few too many long sequences without the bear. The ambulance scene is great and the child acting was really good. The climactic sequence was somehow the worst of all theCocaine Bear probably doesn't go as full cocaine bear as it should. A few too many long sequences without the bear. The ambulance scene is great and the child acting was really good. The climactic sequence was somehow the worst of all the action which was a letdown.… Expand
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AREXPFeb 26, 2023
Review: Entertainment: 3.5/5
Acting: 2/5
Story: 2/5 Score/Screenplay/Sound: 3.5/5 Length: 4/5 Is it worth watching a second time: NO Watch it Alone or In a Group Setting: Both work fine Keywords: Cocaine, Bears, Ray LLiota, Guns, Kids,Review: Entertainment: 3.5/5
Acting: 2/5
Story: 2/5 Score/Screenplay/Sound: 3.5/5
Length: 4/5

Is it worth watching a second time: NO

Watch it Alone or In a Group Setting: Both work fine

Keywords: Cocaine, Bears, Ray LLiota, Guns, Kids, Dumb, Drugs, Thriller

P.S. Only way to enjoy this is with alcohol, weed, or mushrooms. It's got dumb jokes and corny lines which works well when the auditorium is packed.… Expand
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ChucklingsFeb 24, 2023
I enjoyed this movie. I liked all the main characters. Acting is fun. Elizabeth Banks did a great job as director for her first film.
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IJvesJul 21, 2023
Highly entertaining movie for people who like the comedy-horror genre. Laughed all the way through the movie.
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Jim222001Apr 20, 2023
The movie is like a Blumhouse film where it is as goofy as it is violent. For those expecting a comedy and have been disappointed it isn’t. The movie is definitely a dark comedy.
Cocaine Bear criminally wastes Matthew Rhys (The Americans) whoThe movie is like a Blumhouse film where it is as goofy as it is violent. For those expecting a comedy and have been disappointed it isn’t. The movie is definitely a dark comedy.
Cocaine Bear criminally wastes Matthew Rhys (The Americans) who just plays the guy who throws cocaine out of the plane in a very small role. He probably just shouldn’t be in this lol.
Elizabeth Banks at least has made a better movie than the Charlie’s Angels reboot. That she wanted “dumb men” to rush to see and then was mad dumb men didn’t go see it.
There’s a charm to the movie that I didn’t expect. Though yes it’s definitely nothing Oscar worthy.… Expand
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RalfbergsMar 23, 2023
I liked it. Yes it is not the greatest movie ever, but I still enjoyed the action and jokes in it and it was exactly what I expected from it. Only minus that the story could've been a bit more interesting towards end.
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PanchogulMar 24, 2023
Honestamente esperaba lo peor después de cagazos como M3gan y Winnie the Pooh, pero resulté gratamente sorprendido, claro que no es una película para tomarse demasiado en serio debido a que la trama suena absurda y hay mucha comedia negra,Honestamente esperaba lo peor después de cagazos como M3gan y Winnie the Pooh, pero resulté gratamente sorprendido, claro que no es una película para tomarse demasiado en serio debido a que la trama suena absurda y hay mucha comedia negra, buen nivel de gore y mucha entretención a pesar de que el CGI del Oso es un tanto cuestionable considerando que es una película de 35 millones de dólares.… Expand
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DubeauMar 15, 2023
Cocaine bear is a take on old b movies and it succeed in that manner. The story is stupid and doesn't take itself seriously. Clearly an homage to old B movies. In that sens dialogues and acting are absolutely tacky and often weird. Acting isCocaine bear is a take on old b movies and it succeed in that manner. The story is stupid and doesn't take itself seriously. Clearly an homage to old B movies. In that sens dialogues and acting are absolutely tacky and often weird. Acting is uneven and some parts of the movie are a bit slow. The bear FX are unequal too, but for most of the movie it's pretty decent, especially for all the stuff the bear does. I give it 70%. I like it for what it is: a silly/gory b movie.… Expand
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BeardedYodaMar 5, 2023
There is not much to say about this film other than that it is a violent, fun, and humorous movie that I absolutely recommend seeing. There are some pacing issues, mainly at the end of the film, but this didn't really ruin the experience forThere is not much to say about this film other than that it is a violent, fun, and humorous movie that I absolutely recommend seeing. There are some pacing issues, mainly at the end of the film, but this didn't really ruin the experience for me. There are also two end credit scenes for those who are interested (I missed the latter one).… Expand
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mikesgold2KMay 15, 2023
ale quasi-slashera się tutaj nie spodziewałem. Wszystkie sceny z misiem są koks i tak absurdalne, że aż fajne
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PhoenixReveiwsMar 18, 2023
This movie was never meant to be master-class cinema, its purpose was to entertain. I think it did its job perfectly, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the movie and I would watch it again. It is the perfect movie to see with friends.
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alanpotter17Apr 3, 2023
Até que enfim o cinema pipoca respirou (com perdão ao trocadilho) no que há de melhor no gore para criar um produto que se deixa levar pelo sangue e por uma porralouquice bem vinda, ainda que o roteiro seja enquadrado demais.
A história éAté que enfim o cinema pipoca respirou (com perdão ao trocadilho) no que há de melhor no gore para criar um produto que se deixa levar pelo sangue e por uma porralouquice bem vinda, ainda que o roteiro seja enquadrado demais.
A história é muito simples, um plano de tráfico com barras de cocaína despejadas numa floresta para que os traficantes o peguem posteriormente, só não contavam com um urso no meio do caminho e com um grupo de coadjuvantes absolutamente dispensáveis.
Temos aqui desde duas simpáticas crianças a uma guarda florestal canastrona, 3 adolescentes também (dois deles, coitados, nem sofrem por causa do urso) e outros mais como o o policial que estão ali basicamente para nos fazer torcer para que sejam pegos pelo urso. Houve alguns sustos na hora do abate, o que tornou a experiência bem interessante, e lembrando os velhos tempos de premonição, as mortes estão sensacionais, com destaque par a cena da ambulância, extremamente bem feita, e a da cabine policial também é bem tensa. Eu particularmente achei feio o ápice naquela caverna, lembrou algo meio senhor dos anéis num ambiente que parece destoante de tudo que tínhamos visto, além da fotografia extremamente escura.
Mas o filme é apenas isso mesmo, pura diversão. Sem poupar o sangue de suas vítimas e com uma construção que convence, o urso chapado tem seus momentos assustadores e cômicos. é um filme que eu curtiria uma continuação.… Expand
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oopkpApr 1, 2023
2023's Cocaine Bear is the best example of film critics failing to understand deep and complex art. Modern day critics just like to tear movies down because they're too pathetic to make anything great for themselves. They call Cocaine Bear2023's Cocaine Bear is the best example of film critics failing to understand deep and complex art. Modern day critics just like to tear movies down because they're too pathetic to make anything great for themselves. They call Cocaine Bear "lazy" yet all they do is write **** movie reviews. They say it's not "groundbreaking" but what are they doing all day? WRITING **** MOVIE REVIEWS! IS THAT GROUNDBREAKING? NO! None of the people who tear this movie down could make a movie even half as good.… Expand
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SwitchFan101Mar 28, 2023
It's a movie where a big animal does cocaine what more do you want. Perfect music and film
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dharma2Mar 15, 2023
Fun. ludicrous 'creature feature' reminiscent of older fares such as Lake Placid. Place some unique characters in a rural setting, put in the requisite 'nature run amok' creature and you have this flick. It is funnier than it is scary andFun. ludicrous 'creature feature' reminiscent of older fares such as Lake Placid. Place some unique characters in a rural setting, put in the requisite 'nature run amok' creature and you have this flick. It is funnier than it is scary and that's the whole point as director Banks' is essentially a comedian at heart. Worth a watch.… Expand
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abc1234567890Mar 9, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Based on a true f**king story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
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EliotAley6Mar 20, 2023
A bear does freaken COCAINE!!! How can you not watch this instant classic? Cocaine Bear is a 10/10 please watch it if you haven't. (I'm being dead serious)
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GLADIADORApr 7, 2023
Com algumas tiradas comicas e mortes bem violentas, urso do pó branco é um bom passa tempo com personagens esqueciveis
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AhlgrenMar 14, 2023
Its a comedy thats not funny.
Feels like a B 80s horror movie, dosen´t really work in 2023 for me.
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jakeyjakeMay 4, 2023
Cocaine Bears suffers from the condition of being a far out there premise, one that would be assumably good for some great gags and shock humor, but ultimately fails as a mediocre, mainstream studio comedy with very little "bite". Pardon theCocaine Bears suffers from the condition of being a far out there premise, one that would be assumably good for some great gags and shock humor, but ultimately fails as a mediocre, mainstream studio comedy with very little "bite". Pardon the pun. The performances, characters and humor accompanying it all, suggests that it had been written by a group of writers who mostly wrote for CBS sitcoms. The humor is all very whimsical, not the kind you'd expect from an R-rated comedy about a bear who eats cocaine.… Expand
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RawFeetsMay 11, 2023
Idk what I was expecting. It started off pretty funny then got more average as the film went on. Too slow, not enough of what everyone here came to see, a cocaine bear! It ended nicely though, but too little too late. 5/10. Gonna give it 6/10Idk what I was expecting. It started off pretty funny then got more average as the film went on. Too slow, not enough of what everyone here came to see, a cocaine bear! It ended nicely though, but too little too late. 5/10. Gonna give it 6/10 because well it's a cocaine bear, ya don't see that every day! Lel… Expand
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DeralacMar 14, 2023
I was hoping for a comedy, but this movie was mostly stupid and not in a humorous way. The bear character was entertaining, but most of the human characters were superficial stereotypes. I was rooting for the bear to kill them. Those scenesI was hoping for a comedy, but this movie was mostly stupid and not in a humorous way. The bear character was entertaining, but most of the human characters were superficial stereotypes. I was rooting for the bear to kill them. Those scenes were the best part of the movie and the ambulance chase scene was the best scene in the movie. So much of modern entertainment has such abdominal characters that it’s more entertaining to root for the killer/monster. Also, modern feminists apparently believe elevating women by tearing men down is equality, but they are mistaken. That’s called bullying. They are being toxic and hateful. Instead, showing men and women working together as equals would be depicting equality and provide a healthy example for society.… Expand
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TeddoesreviewsAug 22, 2023
If this movie doesn't get nominated for an oscar then humanity as we know it is officially doomed.
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samcharlot123Mar 16, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing shocked me in this film. There were a few funny moments here and there. Especially the door opening scene. … Expand
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Gen3sixApr 4, 2023
Just when I thought the whole 'animals doing human things' trend was over, Cocaine Bear comes along and proves me wrong
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RickyAndersonApr 9, 2023
Some moments are laugh out loud funny and there were successful frights along the way but ultimately the script was a mess and it all sort of fell apart in the third act.
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schtoopididiotMay 24, 2023
Come on, man. You are Cocaine Bear. You can go a little crazier than this, Elizabeth. And you can get funnier. I had fun here and there though. I don't know. Felt like a big waste of potential.
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reviewraverMay 26, 2023
Predictable but competent, "Cocaine Bear" might not be a cult classic, but a great watch for thriller enthusiasts.
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Thatwench1Aug 16, 2023
Who thought this movie was a good idea? I've seen some horrible movies. This one is up there with Midnight Meat Train.
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