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Special Features
- Deleted Scenes
- Lighting Up: A Look At Up In Smoke
- "Earache My Eye" Animated Music Video featuring Alice Bowie
- Cheech & Chong's "The Man Song"
- 2 Vintage Radio Spots
- Theatrical Trailer
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Amazon.com
Cheech & Chong's first cannabis comedy is also their best, a souvenir from the more carefree days before "Just Say No," when people did not feel so defensive about inhaling. In 1978, the prevailing spirit was more like "Just Say Blow." Even New Yorker film critic Pauline Kael liked it (the movie, that is), adding that it was "an exploitation slapstick comedy, rather than a family picture, such as Blazing Saddles or High Anxiety--which means that it's dirtier, wilder, and sillier." The story has to do with bumbling potheads Cheech & Chong searching for primo bud, while being tailed by a team of inept law-enforcement officers, led by Sgt. Stedenko (Stacy Keach). Sample dialogue: When a cop pulls them over to ask if they are any illegal substances in his vehicle, Cheech replies: "Not any more, man." Up in Smoke is an irresistibly silly and charming movie that--despite, or perhaps because of, the national furor over drug use--plays today like a relic from a bygone era, a sweeter, more open, more innocent period in our history. --Jim Emerson
Product Description
There's nothing straight about this movie. But here's the dope anyway: Cheech and Chong make their film debut in this riotous rock'n'roll comedy, bringing with them the same madness, lifestyles and sketches that sold over 10 million records in the early '70s. Cheech and Chong's marijuana-laced humor keeps their spirits high and leads them to an outrageous finale in L.A.'s Roxy Theatre, where Cheech performs in a pink tutu and Chong dresses as a large red quaalude. It will make you feel very funny.
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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Amazon too zoned to type in extras these days, I guess.
* Commentary by Cheech Martin and director Lou Adler
* Roach clips (deleted scenes)
* Lighting Up: A look back
* Animated music video with Alice Bowie
* "The Man Song"
* 2 vintage radio spots
* Theatrical trailer
Enchanced for 16x9 with Dolby 5.1
The old DVD of "Up in Smoke" was what you'd expect -- the movie duly presented plus a commentary with Cheech Marin and Adler, plus a handful of deleted scenes.
This time, Paramount fills the DVD bong with a terrific new animated music video for the movie's "Alice Bowie" song; a new featurette with producer Lou Adler and Cheech & Chong (separately) talking about the movie; a high-speed montage of every instance someone says "man" in the movie; and some newly animated 1970s radio promos -- all of presented in the high spirits of the film.
The old commentary (ported over) and new featurette tell some great tales about the movie and the people who worked on it, such as Stacey Keach, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, Edie Adams and one-man test audience Jack Nicholson.
The widescreen DVD images look great, especially upconverted, with lots of bright, saturated primary colors that come across as reasonably natural. The music benefits from some tasty stereo separation and the dialogue is clear -- even when the boys are good and zonked.
pleasant dreams ...
* Commentary by Cheech Martin and director Lou Adler
* Roach clips (deleted scenes)
* Lighting Up: A look back
* Animated music video with Alice Bowie
* "The Man Song"
* 2 vintage radio spots
* Theatrical trailer
Enchanced for 16x9 with Dolby 5.1
The old DVD of "Up in Smoke" was what you'd expect -- the movie duly presented plus a commentary with Cheech Marin and Adler, plus a handful of deleted scenes.
This time, Paramount fills the DVD bong with a terrific new animated music video for the movie's "Alice Bowie" song; a new featurette with producer Lou Adler and Cheech & Chong (separately) talking about the movie; a high-speed montage of every instance someone says "man" in the movie; and some newly animated 1970s radio promos -- all of presented in the high spirits of the film.
The old commentary (ported over) and new featurette tell some great tales about the movie and the people who worked on it, such as Stacey Keach, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, Edie Adams and one-man test audience Jack Nicholson.
The widescreen DVD images look great, especially upconverted, with lots of bright, saturated primary colors that come across as reasonably natural. The music benefits from some tasty stereo separation and the dialogue is clear -- even when the boys are good and zonked.
pleasant dreams ...
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By B-MAN
Format:DVD
Out of all the Cheech & Chong collaborations, their first film, 1978's Up In Smoke still stands as the best. A comedy classic that just can't be duplicated, not even by themselves. The plot (can you guess?) concerns two dudes, Pedro (Cheech) & Man (Chong) and their search for the best weed, rock music, and good times, man. Of course this journey comes with a price, evading a group of "undercover" cops led by the obsessed Sgt. Stedenko (Stacy Keach). If you like cars, you'll no doubt enjoy Pedro's Love Machine, which he decorated himself, and the van made completely out of pot! Watch out for that smoke. A few of the funniest scenes come from this van: 1. When the cop pulls them over and forgets why! and 2. When Stedenko and crew stand next to the smoking van and feel the influence, then order some pizzas! If you like to rock, then you've got that too. To quote the concert announcer - "...I don't know who they are, but here's ALICE BOWIE." Being a drummer myself, I'm more than a little jealous of Chong's gigantic drumsticks! However, I'm not jealous of Cheech's tu-tu! The characters Cheech & Chong created began to wear out in later films, but don't count this one out. Up In Smoke is when it was new and fresh and somehow it still "smokes" to this day.
Some comments on the DVD: One reviewer stated that the DVD doesn't have any features, but that's just not true. I just bought the 2000 Paramount DVD release and it has the following:
*Widescreen Version for 16:9 TVs
*Feature Length Commentary with Cheech Marin & Director Lou Adler
*8 Deleted Scenes (including Harry Dean Stanton as a security guard) with optional commentary by Cheech & Lou Adler
*Original Theatrical Trailer
*Dolby Digital: English 5.1 Surround/Restored English Mono
*English Subtitles
A great way to own a comedy classic and Paramount has given a little something to the fans with this DVD release. Don't even sleep on it, just get this primo disc, man!
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I just recieved this DVD from Amazon yesterday the 24th of November. What Amazon did not mention on this page is that this DVD comes with deleted footage that is even more funnier than the movie. You have 8 deleted scenes of pure comedy that nobody has ever seen untill this DVD came out. Also i strongly suggest to listen to the movie with the audio commentary on to hear Cheech Marin describe what was going on during production of one of the greatest comedies of all time
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Classic Comedy!
In my opinion, this is Cheech and Chong's greatest movie! It is well written, well acted and just a joy to watch!
Published 11 days ago by Mike169
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless Classic
You can't go wrong with this screwball comedy about the insanity of the marijuana laws and 2 oblivious stoners who foil idiot cops. Cheech and Chong are at their best in this film. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Mark Vandergaard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Speaks for itself
This is one of the best comedys of the 70's and even today will have you laughing your ass off. Only thing is wish it was on blue ray
Published 2 months ago by Anthony E. Gallen
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Classic Indeed
If you were raised in the 60's and 70's, this movie really hits the mark. The laughs start early on and continue most of the way. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Musical Savant
3.0 out of 5 stars
FUNNY
IT WAS FUN TO GO BACK IN TIME WITH THIS MOVIE. ESPECIALLY FUNNY IS PEE WEE HERMAN IN HIS EARLY YEARS!
Published 2 months ago by Eric J. Larson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thats right.
I love this flick where Cheech and Chong first meet and go on a really adventure to mexico and back to Clifornia with a van made of pot and our heroes are tottally clueless until... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mark
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unhappy
I tried to order this on dvd, but screen was confusing, and I ended up with it on a view online program. I was unable to cancel the order. Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. Karesh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious Movie!
This movie is hilarious!Bought it for my mom and i also have a copy myself,i definitely love this movie laugh everytime i see it
Published 3 months ago by Angela
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Had forgotten how funny this movie was. Cheech & Chong hilarious. Laughed so hard at some of the ridiculous things they did. Great movie.
Published 3 months ago by T. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Ridiculous it's Good
I probably would give this movie a 4 star rating were it not the first film of its kind, but because it is the original buddy/stoner comedy, I highly (pun intended) recommend this... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sauce
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