I put this on in the background with absolutely no expectations and ended up stopping what I was doing to watch it. An extremely silly, buddy-comedy that is surprisingly well executed, written and acted. It follows a lot of typical clichés for the genre, but does it well. Would recommend to anyone looking for a late-night stoner comedy and some good laughs.
199 Reviews
What's with the one star reviews?
emceegusto11 August 2018
I really don't understand some imdb reviewers. Everything is too the extreme. Worst movie ever? Really? These are the same people who say this about every movie they don't like. It's the WORST.
This movie isn't spectacular. It's ok. It's worth watching. I felt like the laughs were consistent, but a little weak. It runs about fifteen mins longer than it needs to be as well.
This movie isn't spectacular. It's ok. It's worth watching. I felt like the laughs were consistent, but a little weak. It runs about fifteen mins longer than it needs to be as well.
People are not getting the point.
maaz299913 August 2018
Okay so let me be straight. This is by no means a great movie. But what's good about it is that it subverts expectations. I expected this to be utter garbage and unfunny. But it wasn't. Anyways comedy is pretty subjective. You may either like it or hate it. If youre expecting smart and witty one liners this isn't your cup. But if youre in for some really weird,crude and raunchy type of a comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously then I feel you'll love this. It has some major flaws though. For one, the movie could be a little bit tightly edited, also not all the jokes landed. Some were funny while some were just meh. But what surprised me was the acting. Especially the guy from ALEX STRANGELOVE and the girl from BLOCKERS. Their comic timing is great. The supportijg cast is pretty good too. Overall this movie is a competently made nextflix original. Its not the smartest or the most compelling movie but that wasn't the point of the movie anyway. Its just a 90 minute fun ride that keeps you entertained till the end.
Actually pretty funny
RobTheWatcher11 June 2021
This was...okay?
jehosaphet-5880310 August 2018
I mean, there wasn't anything particularly hilarious at any given point, but it was a pretty cute movie.
Another reviewer states how the gags didn't always work...giving the film a single star. I don't understand how not particularly enjoying a film translates it to being the absolute worst garbage you can possibly view, but this is by no means a 1-star film. Can we stop with that, guys?
The characters are likable, even relatable, and some of the situations, while, not being "laugh out loud" funny as much as I'd have liked, will have you smiling.
A cute little film that's worth...eh, maybe a lazy Sunday afternoon.
A cute little film that's worth...eh, maybe a lazy Sunday afternoon.
It is what it is
ayouchnik11 August 2018
I didnt think this was terrible. It's the usual. It kept me entertained and I had a few giggles. If you have nothing better to do and want to dumb it down for a minute go for it. Given this is made by the guys from Workaholics, it's the same type of humor.
this was kinda funny...
juzer0310 June 2019
A self aware film
hiphopwarmachine19 August 2018
This film knows what it is and I believe it executes that very well. Although the main plotline revolves around a severed penis. The jokes and comedy wasn't overly stupid; it was very aware of how "stupid" the film sounds and played to it rather well. I very much enjoyed to say the least.
Save your brain cells
shadowshakespeare14 August 2018
The Package: Childish, juvenile, hilarious
Platypuschow4 May 2019
The Package is a Netflix original that channels American Pie (1999) and other gross out teen comedies. It does however ramp it up quite a bit and provides surely the most dick jokes in one single film!
It tells the story of five friends who go camping, but when one drunkenly cuts his dick off it becomes a race against time to get him to the hospital and have it sewn back on.
Based on that premise I'm sure you think the movie will be crude, crass and infantile and you'd be entirely right. However thanks to a decent cast, script and direction it's actually an oddly hilarious little comedy.
The mostly unknown little cast did great here, Michael Eklund is also on hand to provide some veteran contributions and was great as always.
Not for weak stomachs be aware that when I say this is a gross out comedy I'm not exaggerating, it's pretty hardcore stuff as you'd imagine something that's centered entirely around decapitated genitals would be.
I laughed way more than I expected, I found our five leads to be surprisingly likeable and the whole thing was just a well put together goofy little movie.
I really enjoyed The Package and am not afraid to admit it, absolute laugh riot.
The Good:
Geraldine Viswanathan and Sadie Calvano
A lot of really hilarious stuff
The Bad:
Falters a tad in the final quarter
It tells the story of five friends who go camping, but when one drunkenly cuts his dick off it becomes a race against time to get him to the hospital and have it sewn back on.
Based on that premise I'm sure you think the movie will be crude, crass and infantile and you'd be entirely right. However thanks to a decent cast, script and direction it's actually an oddly hilarious little comedy.
The mostly unknown little cast did great here, Michael Eklund is also on hand to provide some veteran contributions and was great as always.
Not for weak stomachs be aware that when I say this is a gross out comedy I'm not exaggerating, it's pretty hardcore stuff as you'd imagine something that's centered entirely around decapitated genitals would be.
I laughed way more than I expected, I found our five leads to be surprisingly likeable and the whole thing was just a well put together goofy little movie.
I really enjoyed The Package and am not afraid to admit it, absolute laugh riot.
The Good:
Geraldine Viswanathan and Sadie Calvano
A lot of really hilarious stuff
The Bad:
Falters a tad in the final quarter
Yes, it is what it looks like
daisukereds19 August 2018
This movie goes places.. places you see coming a mile away (most of it).
There are no real jokes, no character development and the plot itself is as simple as straightforward as it can be. The Mountain location reminds of the plethora of 80s movies that filmed in the forest because of monetary constraints and lack of creativity and lots of walking around with nothing happening!
But I still watched it completely.. I mean, even a broken clock gives the right time twice, right! But I was wrong. All in all, this movie is as dumb as the emoji poster it has on Netflix.
But I still watched it completely.. I mean, even a broken clock gives the right time twice, right! But I was wrong. All in all, this movie is as dumb as the emoji poster it has on Netflix.
Get it to the hospital...
paul_haakonsen6 September 2018
Right, well while "The Package" does follow a very generic blueprint of how to make a teen comedy, then it still worked out well enough. Why? Well, because of the storyline and the funny situations that were present throughout the movie.
The characters in "The Package" were characters that you instantly took to heart and felt like you were right there with them cheering on them to get to the hospital in time, and laugh with them at all the hilarious situations that they ended up entangled with.
There was a good amount of laughs to be had throughout the course of this movie, and I was genuinely entertained by it. However, I will say that this is hardly a comedy that you will watch more then once, because the story just doesn't have enough leverage to support more than a single viewing.
The acting in the movie was good, and it was actually nice to see mostly new faces on the screen. It should be said that the cast were doing great jobs in portraying their individual roles and bringing the movie to life on the screen. I was especially surprised to see Michael Eklund in this movie, and his role was just brilliant.
"The Package" is definitely worth checking out if you like a good laugh and have no problems with the teenage comedy genres.
The characters in "The Package" were characters that you instantly took to heart and felt like you were right there with them cheering on them to get to the hospital in time, and laugh with them at all the hilarious situations that they ended up entangled with.
There was a good amount of laughs to be had throughout the course of this movie, and I was genuinely entertained by it. However, I will say that this is hardly a comedy that you will watch more then once, because the story just doesn't have enough leverage to support more than a single viewing.
The acting in the movie was good, and it was actually nice to see mostly new faces on the screen. It should be said that the cast were doing great jobs in portraying their individual roles and bringing the movie to life on the screen. I was especially surprised to see Michael Eklund in this movie, and his role was just brilliant.
"The Package" is definitely worth checking out if you like a good laugh and have no problems with the teenage comedy genres.
Not worth your time
hofhuisp19 August 2018
Pushed myself to finish this movie, but yeah that was pretty hard. It starts off ok but turns more and more stupid the further in the movie.
Jokes are very repetitive and don't really make sense. The kids seem not to care too much for bringing the cut off dick in time to the hospital and lack any common sense.
I just hope Netflix can come up with better movies than this.
I just hope Netflix can come up with better movies than this.
The Review
GucciMane42026 March 2021
This was a charming movie that really made my night enjoyable. The way I stumbled upon this film was finding something to watch with the broskis. The film was, as one of my good pals said, The Hangover but you see it as it happens. The wild adventures this film will bring you on just happen to surprise you at every turn. I'd say the movie knew when it was being cheesy, and this brought about a certain charm. The production was good, with some nice shots displayed throughout the film. Overall, I'd say the movie lost some points from the overall cheesiness, but I would recommend the watch, as it can remind you of your wildest nights as teenagers.
So bad it's good
lydia-williams-840-61119727 August 2018
It was one of the most terrible films I have seen in a while... but I cant remember the last time I laughed as much as I did. As long as you embrace the cringeyness and very questionable plot and script, you'll enjoy it. Easy watching.
Is that what its passing for humor these days?
poexania12 August 2018
Really?
It's a mindless piece of garbage, the second I'm reviewing lately (the other one was "father of the year").
And again ...
Really?
Are teenage people in the US as stupid as they depicted in that film? I hope not!
Are there people over 12yo, who are laughing with all those cold served dick "jokes"? I dont have anything against dick jokes and spicy jokes in general, as long as they are smart, well fitted (not that there is anything to fit on in that movie), and most of all well acted by the actors (take for a positive example the movie superbad).
I swear every time i sit to watch movies like this one, another movie comes to my mind, "Idiocracy". They make me feel like I'm inside the world of idiocracy, where everything is silly made for sillly people. It's not that i want to offend people that found that piece of s...t amusing, but got to speak what is in my mind.
Imho the audience should feel that the American movie industry treats them with extreme disrespect when filming so so so so fu**d up(and not in a good way) movies. Even the American youth should feel offended when depicted like in th package (like mindless junkies). Anyway... couldn't watch the movie till the end, better skip it yourself.
Imho the audience should feel that the American movie industry treats them with extreme disrespect when filming so so so so fu**d up(and not in a good way) movies. Even the American youth should feel offended when depicted like in th package (like mindless junkies). Anyway... couldn't watch the movie till the end, better skip it yourself.
YAWNING AND LAUGHING!
haroon-1749915 August 2020
This is a disgusting movie with the comedic senses of a twelve year old boy
crloaf15 August 2018
Warning: Spoilers
I'm just trying to have a good time on Netflix, browsing around and I see the trailer for this movie-- which doesn't allude to showing any full scenes of a severed penis. It seemed like it would be worthwhile to watch for a college student with a sense of humor.
Spoiler alert: it's not a funny movie. It's like a twelve year old boy came up with every single plot and joke. It's also disgusting to the point where it couldn't possibly be funny, it shows shots of a realistic non-blurred severed penis being puked on, sucked on, thrown in the sand, cleaned, hair tweezed off of it, thrown in a toilet, cut off with a scissors, etc.
Like I don't understand how that's even comedic?? It's just gross? Not to mention the entire movie has characters portrayed to be juniors in high school, people who are supposed to be younger than the viewing age of 18+, how are college aged kids and above going to find this comedic at all? It's gross. It has stale jokes. It makes me cringe. Probably one of the worst movies Netflix has produced, so bad that I had to stop watching and find a platform to review it on so I could share how much I didn't enjoy watching this movie.
Like I don't understand how that's even comedic?? It's just gross? Not to mention the entire movie has characters portrayed to be juniors in high school, people who are supposed to be younger than the viewing age of 18+, how are college aged kids and above going to find this comedic at all? It's gross. It has stale jokes. It makes me cringe. Probably one of the worst movies Netflix has produced, so bad that I had to stop watching and find a platform to review it on so I could share how much I didn't enjoy watching this movie.
7
Edvis-19978 February 2020
Stupid
bearsy-3394713 August 2018
I'm absolutely melting
zakshilleh-4542410 September 2018
If you like crude humor.....
prolozra14 August 2018
.... then this movie is for you. It was a different premise for a movie like this, and sue me, but I liked it. I think the female lead was the best actor. This won't win any acting awards, but take it for what it is....a fun, crude humor type movie. It wasn't terrible, it wasn't great, but it did manage to keep my attention. That counts for something right there. If you like American pie then give this a whirl. It's graphic, but not really in a sexy way.
Skip This One
alliedibenedetto11 August 2018
A pretty fun teen comedy
anton_carlsson8 March 2021
As an old man I'm aware this is not for me. But I enjoyed it.
The package is a gross out comedy updated for the new generation. It's not a comedic masterpiece but has enough fun stuff to keep your attention. Let's be real. Many of its predecessors are a lot worse. Films like Euro trip and the American pie sequels are unwatchable even if you did in your younger years.
The package is a solid film in its genre and are worth a watch on a lazy Sunday.
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