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      Almost Heroes

      PG-13 Released May 29, 1998 1h 30m Comedy Adventure Western List
      5% Tomatometer 39 Reviews 64% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings Two explorers are racing Lewis and Clark to the Pacific Ocean in 1804. Edwards (Matthew Perry) is a glory-seeking fop who's out of his league, Hunt (Chris Farley) is a slovenly, clumsy tracker with a soft spot for toilet humor. Along with a team of misfits and losers, the duo wreaks havoc on the American frontier. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      A sorry swan song for the talented Chris Farley, Almost Heroes is a directionless comedy that doesn't even come close to triumph.

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      Joe Heim Seattle Times Unfortunately, Farley's unintended farewell is hardly memorable. Rated: 1.5/4 Jul 15, 2014 Full Review Paul Tatara CNN.com All of the guys on the expedition are dumb, and they say and do dumb things in dumb ways, dumbly. Jul 15, 2014 Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader This 1998 comedy set in the early American west isn't unwatchable, just bad. Jul 15, 2014 Full Review Serena Donadoni Metro Times (Detroit, MI) There's a difference between a stupid movie and a movie populated by stupid characters, and director Christopher Guest shows that distinction with Almost Heroes. Rated: 2/5 Jul 15, 2014 Full Review Maitland McDonagh TV Guide The gags rely heavily on boogers, bird poo and sheep dung, and Farley falls down with monotonous regularity. Rated: 1.5/4 Jul 15, 2014 Full Review M. K. Terrell Christian Science Monitor You just wish it were half as funny as it tries to be. Jul 15, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Ramdom L I really enjoyed watching this movie. This movie comedy is indeed soft compare to other of that time. But it wasn't that bad as other people say. Its just fun and content to watch this good light comedy film!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/19/24 Full Review Jeremy C I understand that this movie was critically panned but I find it a hilariously quotable movie. I still watch this rather regularly and still love every minute. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/24 Full Review Augustine J Almost Heros is a not great, but it still has a couple of good moments. Chris Farley is obviously the main reason to watch this movie, and he does a good job. Matthew Perry is a fine enough co-star. This movie is decent, it's not a hidden gem or anything like that, but it's alright. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/29/23 Full Review Keely D This movie showcases classic Christopher Guest. I can see why it fell flat with some viewers — it is extremely silly and there is quite a bit of physical humor. But that's what Chris Farley was amazing at — physical humor. This movie is very quotable and enjoyable to rewatch. It may have some pacing issues, but overall this is just a fun flick featuring some very funny people. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/23 Full Review N H Its about the journey, not the plot Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/25/23 Full Review Joseph H Obviously critics are stupid. Not to mention paid off by this site. Watch it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Two explorers are racing Lewis and Clark to the Pacific Ocean in 1804. Edwards (Matthew Perry) is a glory-seeking fop who's out of his league, Hunt (Chris Farley) is a slovenly, clumsy tracker with a soft spot for toilet humor. Along with a team of misfits and losers, the duo wreaks havoc on the American frontier.
      Director
      Christopher Guest
      Producer
      Denise Di Novi
      Screenwriter
      Mark Nutter, Tom Wolfe, Boyd Hale
      Distributor
      Warner Bros. Pictures
      Production Co
      Turner Pictures, DiNovi Pictures
      Rating
      PG-13 (Some Crude Humor|Nudity)
      Genre
      Comedy, Adventure, Western
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 29, 1998, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 1, 2007
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $6.1M
      Runtime
      1h 30m
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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