Cocaine Bear

Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 24, 2023

5.2	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 163 Ratings

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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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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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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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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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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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