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5.9 out of 10

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  1. Apr 20, 2013
    0
    How could this movie be possibly bad? Mediocre acting, terrible jokes, and it's a lousy ripoff of the Bill and Ted series, which is kind of bad itself. People say you have to be stoned to enjoy this, but that's a lie. 0/10 (That means it sucks).
  2. Sep 24, 2012
    0
    This movie is a complete and absolute disaster.....one of the worst movies of all time.....
  3. May 30, 2012
    4
    I'm Not A Tough Critic But This Is A Very Poorly Made Movie..
    The Acting Is Meh The Jokes Arent Even Funny..
    Rose McGowan Makes A Cameo She Act's Better Than The 2 Main Stars!
    Just Not A Funny Movie At All..
  4. May 7, 2012
    0
    This is also a fail just like Twilight.
  5. Nov 14, 2011
    0
    This is hands down the worst movie i've ever seen. It's not funny, the acting is horrible and she plot is just ridiculous. This movie made me question humanity.
  6. Sep 10, 2011
    10
    C'mon you lousy critics. This is a Stoner comedy. STONER as in smoking weed and having some buds. Just like Half Baked, when is the last time a movie critic saw the movie? Oh yeah, nothing. But I enjoyed watching Bio-Dome. Pauly Shore is a great underrated comedian and someday soon I love to see a remake if that might happens in the future. One of the greatest comedies of the 90's.
  7. Aug 7, 2011
    0
    this movie is a MONSTROSITY it make "Dude Where's My Car" look like a masterpiece! its not even funny. this movie is marketed toward potheads or people who don't know 1 thing about movies. DO NOT SEE THIS!!!
  8. May 17, 2011
    10
    This movie was just insanely funny, id give it an 8 but since everyone on here either gives 10s or 0s, mostly 0's i have to give it a ten
  9. Apr 21, 2011
    10
    First of all let me just start off by saying that whoever says is a bad movie is a stuck up person. They have put tons of thought into making this movie and it blew my mind. Things that people waste ther money on when they should be buying this movie: Milk its a scam, Car its a conspiracy, and anything to do with Rebbeca Black cuz she sucks
  10. Apr 4, 2011
    6
    Yes, it's dumb. It's not a great movie. But it's not absolutely terrible either, at least not terrible enough to deserve a 1. It still is good for a stupid laugh.
  11. Mar 2, 2011
    10
    t's a brainless gem of childish giggles and one liners. Just the right cup of tea for dull morning.
    Plus the environmental message is there (obviously)...
    Overall I chuckle every time I watch it.
  12. ZackH.
    Apr 11, 2010
    0
    No no no no no no this is the worst movie everif you say it's good for a stoner comedy and that i have to lower my expectations your wrong and no better than those idiots who say transformers 2 was based on a toy commercial and i have to lower my expectations. I'm fourteen and this is some of the worst and most immature comedy ever. the voices all make me want to kill myself and i end up taking the bad guys side. Expand
  13. JacobW.
    Mar 21, 2010
    0
    The worste movie I have ever seen in my whole life! Pauly Shore and Stephen Bauldwin both destroy this movie with unfunny jokes, horrible acting and the most annoying voices ever. The "jokes" in this movie are begging for attention with no success. Anyone that found this movie entertaining in the slightest are either retarded or haven't seen an actual Comedy movie. Everyone that thinks this is a good movie, please watch the Nostalgia Critics review of this so you can be englightened on why this movie sucks so much. Expand
  14. JonnyH.
    Mar 7, 2010
    10
    Side splittingly funny! If you don't like this get yourself checked out a cried for the 1hour 30 it was so terrifically funny!
  15. MichaelL.
    Jan 20, 2010
    7
    This movie was really funny, and the safety dance scene is the only thing I can remember from when I was 4 years old- I didn't love it, but It doesn't fail on any level, and these publications need to hire some people who weren't born and raised in a 50000 sq. ft. mcmansion to review these movies.
  16. AS
    Dec 11, 2009
    7
    Yes, this movie is a comedy. But, I put it in a class of movies with the likes of Idiocracy: they aimed for laughs and ended up with a rather poignant commentary on the state of the world and associated attitudes. There are a lot of crude jokes in Bio-Dome, to be sure, but then, that's Pauly Shore's style. If you go into this movie thinking something else, you have no business critiquing movies (or any form of entertainment). I found the movie "funny enough". As for what the movie was trying to tell people, obviously the message got lost on a lot of people. Even the people that society views as degenerates can help foster change. The movie presents stoners that just want to party, but then they have a moment of clarity that allows them to see how they aren't contributing anything. Shore's speech about "now we can show the world how to fix things from where we really are" versus living in some kind of perfect world that doesn't exist made this movie AT LEAST a 5/10 on any scale. Voting it lower shows that someone was unable to see past the facade of the movie for the message. I remember someone telling me once "don't judge a book by its cover". Well, so-called professional critics, you would do well to heed that advice and rate movies more accurately and with less judgment. Expand
  17. ChrisG.
    Nov 13, 2009
    8
    I guess the fact that this has been voted as the worst movie prooves that opinions defer. I like Pauly Shore movies, and I rate this as one of his best. I found it quite funny and cool, which is more than most comedies out there. If you like Pauly Shore, Wayne's World, and these type of buddy movies go for it. That's my advice.
  18. GregoryB
    Nov 3, 2009
    10
    One of the funniest and most clever movies ever made.
  19. PhilpP.
    Oct 20, 2009
    0
    I don't see how this movie can be enjoyable in the slightest, so anyone who gives this above a 3 must be half retarded.
  20. CassieF
    Oct 2, 2009
    8
    I actually know nearly every line of this movie and I know other people that do too. If you take the movie for what it is (a 'stoner' comedy')...it is good. It actually has a lot going on...especially with the Faulkner character. It is just a movie about typical 'stoner' people adapting to the cultured life of scientists. They rub off on each other. The main characters evolve during the movie, which is more than can be said for 'Dude, Where's My Car'. Expand
  21. JeremyS
    Sep 4, 2009
    10
    Bio-Dome is something that takes a truly enlightened person to enjoy. I would say that only people who have converted to Buddhism, and then abandoned it for lack of profundity, and have become at One with the natural fractal flow of the Universal Tao will truly grasp the Eternal and Sacred Truths so humorously extolled in Bio-Dome. Hare Pauly Hare Pauly, Pauly Pauly, Hare Hare!
  22. NeilB
    Aug 21, 2009
    9
    remember watching this with my best mate as a kid, stoned, and laughing so much i nearly peed! watched it somewhere between 10-20 times. maybe watching it again would seem dated and immature, but at the time we thought it was easily the best movie of the year for laughs.
  23. JamieB
    Aug 13, 2009
    10
    I don't understand people who don't like this movie, then feel it necessary to put people down who do. Was I bored when I watched it? Hell no. It was so retarded that I couldn't stop watching... and laughing. I can completely understand not liking it, but to put everyone down who can find enjoyment in this type of movie? C'mon, grow up A-holes.
  24. SteveT
    Jul 22, 2009
    9
    As halarious today as it was when i was younger. pauly shore and Stephen Baldwin are a halarious duo and this movie, while it may not appeal to everyone, it still a funny Pauly shore classic. this is why i never read critics reviews..who cares what these people think as long as the viewers like it.
  25. FrankR
    Jul 13, 2009
    10
    I've always liked this film. I can't put my finger on what it is about it that appeals to me, maybe it's something to do with the fact that my hands can touch everything, except themselves...oh, wait.
  26. DallinP
    Jul 13, 2009
    8
    Plot is obviously not great, but a funny movie with small laughs throughout and a couple of absolutely hilarious moments.
  27. timr
    Jul 5, 2009
    0
    Whoever gives this movie a 6 and above, are mentally incompetent and have no taste in humour or let alone what a good movie or comedy should be about!!!
  28. ShaneG
    Jun 24, 2009
    0
    Idiotic, unnecessary, and a waste of money in the highest degree. This "film" is a travesty even among Pauly Shore's other movies. Unless you are have a thing for pain, keep at least one hundred yards away from the disk.
  29. NickP
    Jun 21, 2009
    9
    I liked the movie when it came out, and I still enjoy it today. I've seen it several times on TV over the years and it never fails to deliver what I expect. A stupid, funny, and timeless Pauly Shore movie that fits in well with all of his classics; Son-In-Law, and In the Army Now. Plus, it has Stephen Baldwin!
  30. Stephen
    Jun 3, 2009
    9
    It actually blows my mind that this is rated the worst movie ever. I understand not everyone appreciates the humour, but that doesn't make the movie bad. It is aimed at a particular subset and is part of the 'stoner' movie genre, with other movies like Dude Where's My Car and Harold and Kumar go to White Castle. My opinion? Critic fail. Certain critics cannot judge a movie based on its merits to the people it is aimed at. In fact reading the reviews given to the movie, is looks like most of the people who reviewed it, didn't even try to look at it objectively. Off the top of my head I can think of ten movies which are far worse than biodome as movies within their genre. But whatever, it will always be one of my favourite movies. Expand
  31. GreggP.
    May 15, 2009
    10
    This movie is funny, this critic is an asshole and has no sense of humor.
  32. AdamB.
    Apr 17, 2009
    7
    Funny movie. A real classic. I don't know why it has so many bad ratings from movie reviews.
  33. GeoffG
    Apr 2, 2009
    10
    Watched it for the first time since childhood (when I didn't understand a thing) recently. It's not even funny for it's ironic value!! It's just... plain awful.. so awful it angers me somehow.
  34. MattM.
    Jan 28, 2009
    0
    Seriously, people, stop with the fake votes. Not funny once, not funny the 30th time.
  35. RossA
    Jan 23, 2009
    0
    I turned this off after two minutes and then smashed my DVD player in case someone tried to put it on again. About as watchable as "2 girls 1 cup", but less funny.
  36. EthanL
    Sep 9, 2008
    2
    Yes, it's a lousy movie. Yes, Pauly Shore is an obscenely unfunny motherf****r who deserves to be flipping burgers somewhere in Ohio right now instead of being wealthy and famous. But, there were a few [by which I literally mean about 3] jokes that actually made me laugh out loud, so this movie, while overall a thoroughly second-rate film by any standard, is not a COMPLETE waste of time.
  37. JordanS.
    Jul 1, 2008
    10
    fantastic movie. I think it will go down in history for it's pure genius, people will be quoting "shave the pooche" for the next millennium and dancing to "you can dance" in true biodome fashion.
  38. NeilC
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    I can't believe the critics were so down on this movie! I mean, the scene where he goes to the cafe and shoots the cop and the gangster with the gun he finds in the toilet... oh wait, I'm thinking of 'The Godfather'. S***.
  39. DreaC.
    Jun 19, 2008
    1
    This movie stunk I've seen wallpaper funnier than this! how do people think farts junkfood and making out is funny! its not!
  40. TomY.
    May 28, 2008
    10
    this movie is an incredible masterpiece!!!!! it's miles better then Uwe bolls "alone in the dark". it's an absolute masterpiece with amazing actors. I'd give it an 11 out of 10 really!!! i would!!! p.ez ima hjocinn mun.
  41. ARo
    May 8, 2008
    10
    Funny funny movie!
  42. anon
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    In my day, never has such an epic winrar as this taken me by such force that I literally cried myself to sleep every night hoping that the tears would stop. Not tears of sadness or pain, but tears of shear beauty as this movie took my brilliance virginity and made me think that my life was nothing until that moment where I SHAVE THE POOCHIE POOCHIE! SHAVE THE POOCHIE POOCHIE! !!
  43. Ryan
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    If you don't like this movie, than you have no reason to live.
  44. HarryP.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    Please watch this movie! Yes, it is stupid. But, it is better than most of the crap that has been coming out lately. It makes me chuckle.
  45. IsaacR.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    Truly a triumph in comedy film! Pauly should run for President.
  46. jayc.
    Apr 23, 2008
    10
    one of my favorite movies as a kid! it's dumb but hilarious, you have to appreciate the stupid humor of it . probably pauly shore's best haha.
  47. AustinMac
    Apr 20, 2008
    0
    Honestly, this might have been the worst excuse for a movie I've ever seen, and I've seen some pretty bad movies. The story, the screenplay, the "humor" and the acting were all so low quality that I am convinced that if I, with four dollars, tried to make a one man version of this movie, it would score higher on metacritic. I suck at acting, too.
  48. JasonA.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    I love Pauly shores movies... i think hes just as funny as all the other actors/comedians out there. this movie was freaking hilarious. Hell, I'm watching it right now. ROCK ON PAULY!!
  49. AshleyR.
    Apr 14, 2008
    2
    We watched this movie in class one day. It was so crap I wanted to do work instead it's just 2 hours of {not funny} fart jokes which star two crap actors. Don't get me wrong I love comedy when it's funny. A wast of money and time.
  50. GirthE.
    Mar 27, 2008
    9
    I don't know what makes this movie funnier, the fact that it is done so poorly and scores as the worst movie here, or that all these people might actually like it!
  51. JenniS
    Jan 31, 2008
    10
    I've seen this movie over 200 times and still love to watch it and laugh my ass off. One of my favorite movies of all time.
  52. TimT
    Jan 27, 2008
    10
    Not everything has to challenge you.
  53. AviatorsMan
    Jan 15, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best movies ever. It is hilarious. Amazing plot sequence. I loved it and will always love it. Paul is my hero.
  54. NickF.
    Jan 13, 2008
    10
    I cried 17 times while while this movie. Not from laughter.
  55. TimH.
    Dec 15, 2007
    10
    Bio dome is awesome it is extremely stupid and funny. and more people have to understand that movies don't have to be well made to be funny.
  56. JesusC.
    Dec 4, 2007
    10
    If you had an 11 i would give it that, it was wonderful. I have never scene a movie sooooo funny. It also made me very sad and i found myself crying at some points. I don't know who the heck didn't vote for it but this movie should have won Best Picture because it will forever be known as the best movie of all time.
  57. JoshE.
    Nov 28, 2007
    0
    A stupid movie!
  58. RobB.
    Nov 27, 2007
    2
    A 1? Wow.... this movie is worse than all of the "Black people act unacceptable at typically white function" movies such as "Who's your Caddy" ? Your joking, I mean, the movie sucked - pretty badly, but how is it the worst of all time?
  59. Jimmy
    Oct 8, 2007
    0
    It got a 1.....and rightfully so.
  60. Chadw
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    This movie is hysterical. Period. A 1 metacritic??? F*** off, Lighten up, get a better sense of humor. I own it and love this movie & always have.
  61. vidMan
    Oct 1, 2007
    8
    I can't believe this is the crappiest movie ever. It is so much fun to watch two stooges messing around doing stupid things inside the supposed perfect environment.
  62. DanA
    Sep 1, 2007
    0
    Hahaha, people giving this movie a 10. You crazy bastards.
  63. DavidM
    Aug 23, 2007
    0
    When I was forced to watch this in my 8th grade Agriculture class, I honest to God wanted to kill myself. No joke.
  64. Skull
    Aug 13, 2007
    10
    The critics gave this a 1 out of a 100 which means it's a thousand time better than the Star Wars prequels.
  65. TomJ
    Aug 1, 2007
    0
    Jesus Christ, why would anyone rate this movie above a 2? Now I know why people say 1/4 of Americans are retarded, because this just proves my point. Paulie is a really bad actor and he should die. For all of you who think he was funny you must have come from a different planet. This movie will literally rot your brain and give you nightmares for at least a month after you see it.
  66. RitaA.
    Apr 29, 2007
    10
    Pauly Shore was a great actor and I love his movies. This movies will always be an alltime fave of mine right up there next to Encino Man! Enjoy a movie for what it is and don't be afraid to laugh.
  67. BillyB.
    Apr 14, 2007
    10
    The only reason people like this movie is because its probably the most pointless and idiotic movie ever created. The director obviously wasn't trying to make a blockbuster, but it was so horribly stupid that it became a blockbuster. That's what makes this movie great and thats why everyone, but the critics, love this movie!
  68. GrindyS.
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    Released more than a decade ago, "Bio-Dome" may prove to be the most enduring movie of the 1990's, far ahead of its time as we realize in this new century when global warming manifests itself. Shore is the allegorical 21st Century Man, clumsily coming to grips with his environment and the effect he has on it, and vice versa. His buffoonish character is mirrored in the antics of the current administration, denying at first the onset of environmental catastrophe before embarking on a journey of self-discovery and warmth, character development that the fate of the world hinges on. Stephen Baldwin, never more astute than in this film, is a composite of the tree-hugging fringe. This odd couple is a fine metaphor for the partnership and cooperation necessary to save Spaceship Earth from its occupants. Expand
  69. NickM.
    Dec 9, 2006
    6
    If you are looking for a movie that you don't have to think about AT ALL, this is the one for you. It's stupid, lewd, and amateurish, but I gave it a 6 because there are a lot of funny one liners and some good slap stick comedy to it. But if your looking for a movie to stimulate your mind...stay away.
  70. S.
    Oct 2, 2006
    9
    Mr. Shore gives a mixed performance. He is unbearable through stretches of the film, and in others he nails some great jokes. Baldwin steals the show with how he plays a late-90s dope-smoking Californian slacker. The scientist who goes nuts isn't realistic enough, but is fucking funny. The premise is good for a bunch of mindless gags and nothing more. Sue me, I like this movie.
  71. DavidM.
    Sep 22, 2006
    0
    Not fit to be called a ''movie''
  72. Eli
    Sep 14, 2006
    0
    This is the worst movie I have ever seen. If you watch this willingly I feel extremely sorry for you and if you actually liked the movie you are not human and need to be exterminated immediatley. That is all. Pauly Shore, die!
  73. ChrisL.
    Aug 31, 2006
    4
    A '1'? Really? An average of '1'? Uh... have these fellows done a side-by-side comparison with Baby Geniuses? Or, dare I say, Baby Geniuses 2? *Shudder*
  74. NickB.
    Aug 25, 2006
    0
    This is the worst movie ever, step aside Blair Witch Project, step aside Troll 2, step aside Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, and make way for Biodome.
  75. ChrisK.
    Aug 23, 2006
    10
    this is the kind of movie that you either love or hate, i think it is amazing, all the haters are uptights and don't know a good movie when they see it. squirrly and stub are outstanding.
  76. GordonM.
    Jul 24, 2006
    0
    I saw this movie yesterday, and it is the WORST movie I have EVER seen!! I am disgusted about their effort, and at their lame jokes! I hope other people agree with me.
  77. DavidG.
    Jun 3, 2006
    0
    there are movies that are so bad that they are good, and this movie does not fit that category. A cartoon for 5 year olds with adult content.
  78. CarlosM.
    May 22, 2006
    0
    Mindless and lame, I got the impression that these guys actually believed they were funny. The only reason I watched it to the end was the false belief that it could only get better.
  79. JorgenP.
    May 7, 2006
    7
    Look, the film is alright. It can't be all bad having Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) making a brief cameo appearence.
  80. KevinJ.
    Apr 30, 2006
    10
    For everyone who critiizes this movie...stop being so uptight. This isnt supposed to be anything but pauly shore and stephen baldwin going crazy....and they do a great job at that...even if you hate pauly shore you can finds laughs for just how stupid this movie is...i love it.
  81. MattV.
    Apr 27, 2006
    10
    if you're closed-minded, and pay attention to every simple small thing in the world then don't watch this movie. Take this movie for what it is.
  82. ChrisM.
    Apr 7, 2006
    9
    Retarded but funny. Sort of like dumb and dumber.
  83. TylorG.
    Feb 27, 2006
    6
    The movie was a strang, disturbing, and weirded out adventure with the charters and them selves
  84. PaulyShore
    Feb 22, 2006
    0
    Wow, this movie stuck. It;s funny, though, the guy who stars in it kinda looks like me.... Hey wait a minute... er... i mean, this is a great movie...
  85. AlanB.
    Feb 10, 2006
    8
    This movie, i felt, was made for pure entertainment. I found this film to be VERY entertaining, even if Paulie Shore plays the same character in every flick. Not all 'good' movies are entertaining. but entertaining movies are always good.
  86. GrantN.
    Jan 17, 2006
    0
    To all those people who gave this movie over a 3 you should stop seeing movies as you clearly can not tell the difference between greatness and crap, as this is pure and utter crap.
  87. GrahamM.
    Dec 7, 2005
    0
    A terrible movie in its purest form.
  88. HughM.
    Dec 5, 2005
    10
    Terrific movie, has to be taken for what it is, if you don't like Paulie Shore then don't watch the film.
  89. MelissaG.
    Nov 22, 2005
    10
    This movie was awsome i love it and pauly and steven baldwin was awsome.
  90. KimI.
    Nov 20, 2005
    10
    This movie is the best movie that i have ever seen.....there will never be anything like it unless there is a sequel....which i believe they should do...because paulie shore and stephen baldwin are the two of the funniest men that i have ever seen.
  91. GeorgeS
    Nov 14, 2005
    4
    I have just one question for more then 95% of people who review anything be it movies/music/games. Why the heck do you feel the need to give a 0 or a 10 to every freaking thing out there! What the **** is wrong with you morons!!!!! And I dont really think this movie deserves a 4 probably a 5 or 6 I have seen alot worse I read every review and it didnt have a 4 yet so i figured what the heck why not. Expand
  92. DoofyD.
    Oct 8, 2005
    0
    So bad!
  93. LindseyM
    Oct 7, 2005
    0
    To all those who have given it a "10"... Pauly is that you? This guy was NEVER funny. Let's face it, if it wasn't for his mommy owning a comedy club he'd be working at McDonalds. I'm so happy he had his 15 minutes and is today washed up. Now if only Paris Hilton would die.
  94. PaulyS.
    Sep 16, 2005
    10
    I laughed, I cried. The movie of the millenia without a doubt. The sadness of the captivity of this two pitiful souls and their relationship from there on in is engaging. Shore is the highlight, however, bringing a warmth to the movie unlike any other. SEE THIS MOVIE!
  95. TheXenophobe
    Aug 30, 2005
    0
    You can't help but feel sorry for Stephen Baldwin, as he has to act alongside the crime against humanity they call Paulie Shore.
  96. jamie
    Aug 28, 2005
    10
    VIVA LOS BIO DOME.
  97. ConnorK.
    Aug 19, 2005
    10
    An amazingly complex film highlited by amazing acting, and deep, mind-probing themes. Pauly Shore's electrifying performance left me in tears.
  98. JoeyK.
    Aug 8, 2005
    5
    Wow, it topped the all time low list. Seriously, this movie isn't THAT bad. I got some laughs. The humor isn't high level, and the premise isn't genius, and the acting isn't superb, and it's a really stupid movie, but honestly, it isn't horrible at all.
  99. MurdocN.
    Jun 25, 2005
    10
    I can't count how many times I've watched this movie. A good accompanyment to some live Black Sabbath. Watch it and prepare to be eviscerated by an onslaught of comedic genius.
  100. Luke
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    This is the greatest movie of all time, I cannot reccomend this more.
Metascore

Overwhelming dislike - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Negative: 9 out of 10
  1. Thoroughly incoherent... A dreary fizzle. [12 Jan 1996, p.C12]
  2. Shore possesses only two talents -- his ability to assume yoga-like positions and fondle his own behind, and his mystifying knack for getting starring roles in bad movies.
  3. Reviewed by: Staff (Non Credited)
    20
    A potentially amusing comic premise -- dropping a pair of anarchic stoners into the spaced-out, sanctimonious world of New Age bio-dome enthusiasts -- gets submerged in a shower of witless gags and the feeble one-joke persona of MTV celebrity Pauly Shore.