Tour de Pharmacy
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 8, 2017
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32

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  1. CoKronakan
    May 9, 2018
    8
    It was a very funny parody made about the Tour de France the biggest cycling event in the world. Also as a comedy as not as good, but as a parody it is. Because it's a parody it's absurd and overly comic humor hits every time. Iv'e has a lot of laugh out loud moments, and still laughing when remembering some scenes. Still at times it's pretty cringe how they solved some thing. OverallIt was a very funny parody made about the Tour de France the biggest cycling event in the world. Also as a comedy as not as good, but as a parody it is. Because it's a parody it's absurd and overly comic humor hits every time. Iv'e has a lot of laugh out loud moments, and still laughing when remembering some scenes. Still at times it's pretty cringe how they solved some thing. Overall it's a very good parody and the cast is just the best for that. Love the cast, don't know how they got the actors to do this absurdity.… Expand
  2. Ralfbergs
    Sep 29, 2017
    7
    Fun mockumentary about cyclyng sports and doping in them. WHile there were many really dumb jokes in it, overall if you take them lightly and you enjoy the other work of actors involved, you will also enjoy this.
  3. LeZee
    Jul 30, 2017
    8
    The race is on, and so the madness.

    Another 40 minute television mockumentary made by Jake Szymanski. The previous one was about the 1996 Wimbledon finals, where we saw Serena and Venus Williams in small parts. This one was across the English channel about the 1982 'Tour de France', where the boxing legend Mike Tyson makes into despite not related to the sport. Sets in the present day    The race is on, and so the madness.

    Another 40 minute television mockumentary made by Jake Szymanski. The previous one was about the 1996 Wimbledon finals, where we saw Serena and Venus Williams in small parts. This one was across the English channel about the 1982 'Tour de France', where the boxing legend Mike Tyson makes into despite not related to the sport. Sets in the present day that interviews the those who took part and others who had connected with the '83 French cycling event. They share their experiences with us.

    The director is kind of setting up a trend and his own style of filmmaking. I really loved it as I did for his other film. So I'm already thinking where he could go from here for the next one. Probably further south to Italy, for Grand Prix (F1)! But something is very clear, that it'll be a sports themed flick.

    Those who loved the '7 Days in Hell' would do the same for it as well. Similarly, it was the film for adults, because of some full nudity. As you know how a documentary film is edited out with many clips from the different timeline/era, for this film they have used VHS cam to get the retro type effect. Very genuinely done. If you never visited online searching detail about the film and have not heard anything about it from friends and family, you might think it's real. Because that's how perfect it was.

    Don't believe what I said in the previous line. If you know films, then you surely have some idea to differentiate the types of films you watch. Except there will be always some doubt till you read them online or get cleared by your friends and family. That's what I meant. So it was not perfect as the one Peter Jacson made in the 90s before getting fame.

    ❝When you put a crazy person in charge of the 'Tour de France', crazy things will happen.❞

    In this case, it was too much unrealistic to the actual world. I mean in the serious world. But what you see in it was very funny. And again, to have that greater fun, one must know at least a brief history of 'Tour de France'. It's not mandatory to understand the film. Those who have got no idea about that cycling race can still have fun. But if you are familiar with, then the fun will be two folded.

    Some of the historic events attached to it. Like a cyclist falling in love with a French farmer woman. And so on, the parodies would keep you entertained. If not, at least you should have seen Ben Foster's 'The Program' before trying this. That film will give you as much detail as you can feel comfortable with while watching this one.

    Like Andy Serkis the master of motion-capture, Zoe Saldana the alien queen, now the Andy Samberg is becoming a specialist in mockumentary leads. Not to forget his 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping'. There won't be any surprise if he and this director team up again for a similar flick as I mentioned in the earlier paragraph.

    Finally, it is one of the best films of the year. I highly recommend it. It is truly a multi-starrer. From John Cena to JJ Abrams to Lance Armstrong, it was a big cast for a short film. The twist and turns are everywhere. It opened with a twist in the tale, and so the end. Besides the game it related to, some of the sub-topic filled the rest of the film. And one of them, the highlight was gay theme. The mockumentary fans must not miss it. Even after reading my review.

    8/10    … Expand
  4. ryanlikemovies
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    yeah it was alright ............................................................................................................................funny
  5. LamontRaymond
    Jul 9, 2017
    9
    I was shocked by how funny this movie really is. Seriously, whomever put it together just nailed the tone, and all the cameos are hilarious! Well done....

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Nick Allen
    Nov 29, 2017
    88
    It has such adrenaline that you imagine it could be longer, and the movie doesn't give much to take away aside from memories of laughing.
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  2. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Jul 10, 2017
    70
    Andy Samberg may not be in Christopher Guest’s league--yet--but his latest mockumentary, Tour De Pharmacy, has plenty of moments that will make you snicker.
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  3. Collider
    Reviewed by: Matt Goldberg
    Jul 10, 2017
    75
    If you can set the Armstrong scenes aside, Tour de Pharmacy is a fun, flighty, bonkers time that never overstays its welcome.
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