Buddymoon (2016) Reviews

• I loved it!

  wildsparrow162016-07-03

  You can't help but feel good watching this movie. I think I had a constant smile on my face. A heartbroken, struggling actor gets dumped by his fiancé and in effort to cheer him up, his best friend decides to take him on the outdoors adventure he had planned with the ex for their honeymoon (hence the title, "Buddymoon"). The chemistry between these two friends is awesome and some of the scenes were hysterical. There were a few serious moments, but all in all, this is a really funny movie and the two leads are incredibly likable. They meet some interesting characters along their way. This movie will be equally enjoyed by both men and women.

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• Indie Offers a Change of Pace

  larrys32016-09-08

  I thought this indie offered a nice change of pace from the usual movie fare of superheroes, crime capers, and heavy dramas, The humor, in my opinion, "won't knock you off your seat" but there are laughs here, some charm, and some wonderful cinematography of the Oregon woods. David Giuntoli stars as David, who's just been jilted by his fiancé Frankie (Jeanne Syquia) right before their wedding date, and he's holed up in his house feeling quite depressed. Flula Borg co-stars as Flula, who's David's best friend (they're actually friends in real life). Flula convinces David to go on his planned honeymoon hike with him anyway, which will help ease the blues once he's outdoors. The rapport between the two, who are polar opposites in personality, works well with Flula being wildly gregarious while David is reserved and introspective. The remainder of the movie will track their adventures through the Oregon woods, meeting various characters along the way and playing effective pranks on each other. The film also effectively intersperses segments of the actual journal of explorer William Clark, who in 1805 traversed the same areas in the famous Lewis & Clark Expedition. Overall, not everything in this movie works but as mentioned it offers a change of pace from the usual fare and for its minimal 1 hr. and 19 min. running time it was a decent watch for me.

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• Genuine and lighthearted

  Vincent-Doppet2016-07-07

  Buddy movies often make the mistake of focusing back to the romance and abandoning the bromance that developed through the journey. When the inevitable resolution came, I was pleased to see this was not one of those movies. The movie kept being interesting due to the interaction between both characters and their encounters. Well paced. Nice locations too, really felt like a good trip. The soundtrack was enjoyable yet the final track, although I really liked the concept, felt out of place. If anyone played the game "Firewatch", this movie reminded me a little bit of that game. Some elements are weird and you wonder if something strange will happen while enjoying the journey. Very good movie, would've given a 7,5 though.

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• Outstanding

  yossarian1002016-09-11

  I laughed through the entire movie. But the main reason to watch this is Flula Borg. He steals every scene he's in. Just listening to him butcher English is hysterical enough, but the man is naturally funny. Everything else about the movie is just fine. I enjoyed the photography, and the forest setting was great. The music was better than decent, but speaking of music, make sure you stay through the titles. Flula has a surprise for you. I really enjoyed this very natural comedy and I think you'll love it as much as I did.

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• Great indie movie

  HelenBezzo2017-03-02

  This is a great movie to watch with your "buddies." After being dumped by his fiancée before their wedding, David (Grimm's David Giuntoli) and his best man Flula (German DJ Flula Borg) decide to go on the planned hiking honeymoon together and wacky adventures ensue! David and Flula have great chemistry together and make watching the journey of their friendship on the hike entertaining. I also really loved the stunning scenery of wooded Oregon, it made me want to join their hike!

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