Review of Up in Smoke (1978) by Eric H — 23 May 2012
Throughout film history, there have been plenty of films involving the use or talk of marijuana.Because of marijuana, there have been plenty of hilarious films such as Harold & Kumar showing the misadventures of people who smoke it.
I believe that Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke, was the first film to portray the positive use of marijuana.There have been other movies beforehand such as the 1936 "Reefer Madness".This is the first of a series of films which continued on into the 1980's.
Before this film, they were comedians/musicians.Anyway, this movie is about two guys who try to smuggle a van made out of marijuana across the Mexican border while the narc cops led by Sgt Stedeko are hot on their trail.
The duo gets into many misadventures during the film, while they must win the battle of the bands contest.Overall this is a great stoner film.
This review of Up in Smoke (1978) was written by Eric H on 23 May 2012.
Up in Smoke has generally received positive reviews.
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