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- 2017
- TV-MA
- Blue Fox Entertainment
- 1 h 28 m
- 2017
- TV-MA
- Blue Fox Entertainment
- 1 h 28 m
Summary In Big Bear, when Joe (Joey Kern) gets dumped by his cheating fiancée, he reluctantly decides to go ahead with his bachelor party up at Big Bear Lake thanks to the urging of his three best friends (Adam Brody, Tyler Labine, Zachary Knighton). Things take a turn for the worse the next morning when Joe discovers the man his fiancée ran off...
Directed By: Joey Kern
- 2017
- TV-MA
- Blue Fox Entertainment
- 1 h 28 m
- 2017
- TV-MA
- Blue Fox Entertainment
- 1 h 28 m
Big Bear
Metascore
Available after 4 critic reviews
8.1
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Summary In Big Bear, when Joe (Joey Kern) gets dumped by his cheating fiancée, he reluctantly decides to go ahead with his bachelor party up at Big Bear Lake thanks to the urging of his three best friends (Adam Brody, Tyler Labine, Zachary Knighton). Things take a turn for the worse the next morning when Joe discovers the man his fiancée ran off...
Directed By: Joey Kern
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Eventually, it loses steam while riding a line between outrageousness and earnestness and never quite comes together.
There are plenty of possibilities set up here, most of them blown. There’s no Mike Tyson, no Bengal tiger, no Vegas even. There’s barely a hint of Kern’s funniest previous acting credit, “Bloodsucking Bastards.”
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 15 User Ratings
8.1
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User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 15 User Ratings
8.1
100% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
0% Mixed
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You can tell there are some experienced people behind this project! The actors do an excellent job entertaining the audience in ways that surprise you and make you laugh for the entire duration of the film. The editor, Franklin Peterson, shows a master craft and domination of his role in the project. And Joey Kern, the writer and director is the one that joined them all together to make this an incredible experience and a film worth watching!
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One of the best comedic Indie films that I have seen thus far! Big Bear was a thrill from start to finish and really showed first time directory Joey Kern’s many talents. The fact that he wrote, directed, and starred in the film blew me away because the laughs never stopped coming. My favorite part about the film was the hilarious bond that the friends had, as well as the moments of anguish and self discovery. I would highly recommend for comedy lovers!
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Joey Kern really made himself known with this film. It was comedic but with dramatic elements that would pique the interest of lot of different audiences. Not only was it about a bachelor party with the bros gone wrong, it heavily touched on enlightenment and self-discovery that many people would appreciate. I applaud him for being able to incorporate both themes and still be able to create a well-rounded movie. I really love Joey Kern as an actor, director and writer. I’d recommend this film to anyone looking for an intriguing dramedy!
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A bachelor party weekend goes awry when Bachelor, Joe finds out his fiancee has fallen in love with another man. After hearing this news his friends scheme their way to fix his broken heart. Big Bear is a vulgar experimental comedy with a twist. This film is fun and engaging to watch! Big Bear to my surprise was the perfect balance between drama and comedy. Joey Kern’s film not only is filled with crude humor but teaches us the importance of new beginnings.
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This movie was hilarious and super real. It just felt personable yet it was made with quality. Joey Kern’s writing and directing made the relationships feel really real in a way I wasn’t expecting from a comedy. Usually in a male group centered comedy, the vibe is a little more frat brother which is what I expected from this movie but maybe it was the serious elements of the movie but these felt like actual friends. I would definitely recommend this to any one who likes comedies or dramas.
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Successfully capturing a unique blend of both comedy and drama, writer and director Joey Kern develops and exceptional storyline that is as exhilarating as it is engaging. Not only does this film contain an exemplary cast, but it falls nothing short in the visually appealing aspects of the film. Taking full advantage of the serene nature offered in the California mountains, Kern displays breathtaking scenery throughout the entirety of the film. As a whole, I would really recommend this movie to those that like getting a good laugh.
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As a fellow-lover of the show Happy Endings, I was left wanting more when the show was cancelled. Seeing Zachery Knighton on the list of main characters for Big Bear was one of my main motivations for watching the comedy. Joey Kern did not shatter my illusion with his combination of a close group of friends and a weekend-gone-wrong. The film had me laughing along while still wondering what the boys would do next. This is the type of movie that you can just watch over and over and find a new joke waiting for you.
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Production Company
MTY Productions,
Fortress Features
Release Date Sep 22, 2017
Duration 1 h 28 m
Rating TV-MA
Genres
Tagline What happens in Big Bear, stays in Big Bear.
Awards
Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Cayman Islands International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Newport Beach Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
