Review of Almost Heroes (1998) by Chris M — 04 Nov 2008
There are many unanswered questions that surround this TBS staple. Questions like: Who greenlit a picture of two incompetent explorers who "compete" with Lewis and Clark in traveling across the country? Why did Christopher Guest (Yep, the guy who specializes in mock-umentaries) decide to make this mostly gross-out flick for teens? Exactly how unsettling is that scene where Farley out-drinks an entire conquistador fleet? And why, oh why, was there a butt shot of Eugene Levy? Maybe these questions are partly why I like this film far more than I should.
Another reason may be that it showcases Farley the best of his final given films (the eagle's egg scene shows why fans adored him; flawless slapstick, all by himself... and a prop eagle). Another may be Perry's not-to-be-outdone performance (He's at the height of his Chandler wit, which is all I really want to see him do).
No matter how ridiculous the premise is, there actually are some genuinely funny ideas and moments in Almost Heroes, like old but nimble braves and a fellow traveler who, ignorantly and unwillingly, is dished out almost all of the group's natural suffering.
My main question after watching Almost Heroes: How many more laughs could Farley have given us had he not passed away so early? My guess: Way more than Adam Sandler.
This review of Almost Heroes (1998) was written by Chris M on 04 Nov 2008.
Almost Heroes has generally received positive reviews.
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