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Happy 420, folks. When stoned out of your wits, you must look for something spectacular and edgy to watch. Since iconic cannabis-infused movies like ‘The Big Lebowski‘ have graced the screen, stoner movies have shed their apparent b-movie get-over. While there are a lot of films with immersive visuals you can watch to get higher up, we are considering movies with people smoking substances. While in some cases, they fight with monsters and ghosts, in other cases, pot leads to amusing situations. Thus, if you are looking for some pot-friendly movies, we have some suggestions at hand.
4. Spaceballs (1987)
‘Spaceballs’ is a cult classic sci-fi adventure flick that follows Lone Starr, our hero, who sets off with his trusted half-man, half-dog sidekick, Barf, to bring back Princess Vespa, who has fled planet Druidia. When Starr and Barf do find Vespa, they are all captured by the Spaceballs, led by President Skroob, who intend to use Druid’s oxygen for their own planet’s sustenance. How Starr protects Vespa and brings her to safety is what follows. ‘Spaceballs’ is helmed by Mel Brooks and stars Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Rick Moranis, and Mel Brooks. The movie is a beloved parody of ‘Star Wars’ and other cult classic sci-fi movies, and can be said to have earned a separate platform in the sci-fi genre. It can be streamed here.
3. The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
A spin-off/second standalone installment of the popular The Lego animated comedy movie franchise wherein the story takes place in the Lego world, ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ follows a story that revolves around the DC superheroes Batman (voiced by Will Arnett), Joker (voiced by Zach Galifianakis), Robin (voiced by Michael Cera), Batgirl (voiced by Rosario Dawson), Alfred (voiced by Ralph Fiennes), Harley Quinn (voiced by Jenny Slate) and James Gordon (voiced by Héctor Elizondo). Batman was there in the first film of the franchise (‘ The Lego Movie’ (2014)), but in this one, he is the protagonist while the Joker is the antagonist. It is directed by Chris McKay. You can watch the movie here.
2. House Party (2023)
Helmed by Charles Kidd II, AKA Calmatic, ‘House Party’ follows house cleaners/best friends Kevin (Jacob Latimore) and Damon (Tosin Cole), whose latest job is to clean a mansion, which they later find out belongs to basketball legend LeBron James. The guys are in awe of the mansion and all that it contains, and decide to hold a secret party and make some money. While the guests that arrive are all superstars, chaos soon ensues after James’s championship ring gets stolen. With guest appearances by Kid Cudi, LeBron James, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and more, ‘House Party’ takes the absurd route to the stoner comedy genre and successfully so. You can enjoy it here.
1. Better Off Dead (1985)
In Savage Steve Holland’s ‘Better Off Dead,’ teenager Lane Meyer thinks he is better off dead after his girlfriend, Beth, leaves him. However, taking your own life is only effective when there are no external factors involved, as they compromise your brain’s readiness and the timing you have set for life to leave your body. Unfortunately for Lane, there are many external factors, including his creepy mother and the bully in his class who is now Beth’s boyfriend. Until he finds a good way to die, he must face all these people and try to be a better version of himself. Starring John Cusack as Lane Meyer and Amanda Wyss as Beth Truss, ‘Better Off Dead’ takes the absurd route to teen comedy in a compelling manner, and has achieved cult status for the same. You can enjoy it here.
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