The Greatest Beer Run Ever

Name: The Greatest Beer Run Ever
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Comedy, War
Released: September 23, 2022
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 39
Cast: Archie Renaux, Bill Murray, Christopher Reed Brown, Jake Picking, Joe Adler

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Apple TV+ | Release Date: September 23, 2022 | R

Starring: Archie Renaux, Bill Murray, Christopher Reed Brown, Jake Picking, Joe Adler, Kyle Allen, MacGregor Arney, Russell Crowe, Will Ropp, Zac Efron

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Streams on Apple TV+ beginning September 30, 2022

Summary: To show support for his neighborhood friends serving in Vietnam, Chickie Donohue (Zac Efron) decides to do something totally outrageous: travel to the frontline by himself to bring the soldiers a little piece of home — their favorite can of American beer. However, what started as a well-meaning journey quickly turns into the adventure of aTo show support for his neighborhood friends serving in Vietnam, Chickie Donohue (Zac Efron) decides to do something totally outrageous: travel to the frontline by himself to bring the soldiers a little piece of home — their favorite can of American beer. However, what started as a well-meaning journey quickly turns into the adventure of a lifetime as Chickie confronts the reality of this controversial war and his reunions with his childhood buddies thrust him into the complexities and responsibilities of adulthood. Based on an incredible true story, “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” is a heartfelt coming-of-age tale about friendship, loyalty and sacrifice. [Apple]… Expand

Director: Peter Farrelly

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Comedy, War

Rating: R

Runtime: 126 min

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IndieWire Kate Erbland

Sep 15, 2022

Like “Green Book,” The Greatest Beer Run Ever is a broad historical outing based on real people and real events, condensed down into an essence that can only be billed as “crowd-pleasing.” The trick this time: Farrelly seems far more aware of how he’s playing fast and loose with history to offer a zippy feature to a fractured world. Dare we say it: It works far better. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Sep 28, 2022

The intentions and performances are irrefutably sincere and noble. The execution almost always feels a little bit forced and a little bit false. Read full review

Empire John Nugent

Sep 27, 2022

Peter Farrelly’s latest semi-serious effort is light, goofy and sometimes perilously frivolous. But like sharing a few beers with your buds, you soon warm to it. Read full review

Sarah Jane

Sep 29, 2022

Most of all, I’m really struggling with why this movie was even made. Yes, it’s based on a true story, but is it one that needed telling on screen? Read full review

Wendy Ide

Oct 2, 2022

[A] crass and manipulative warsploitation picture. Read full review

William Bibbiani

Sep 30, 2022

Whatever this film’s intentions may have been, and perhaps they were wholly noble, one thing is abundantly clear: Smokey and the Bandit is still, and without much competition, cinema’s greatest beer run. And that movie managed to deliver a whole truckload of beer without doing any disservice to the Vietnam War. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Sep 14, 2022

Feels manipulative and glib ... Farrelly’s tendency toward simplistic bromides in Green Book is even more egregious here. Read full review

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StarLaird

Sep 26, 2022

In short, more brilliant, tangible and thought-provoking than it had any business creating out of the premise (though it is technically a true story, so they had some help)

The title of this movie is misleading, it's not a fun story about a guy and his friends on an adventure with wildIn short, more brilliant, tangible and thought-provoking than it had any business creating out of the premise (though it is technically a true story, so they had some help)

The title of this movie is misleading, it's not a fun story about a guy and his friends on an adventure with wild antics. It may start out like that, but as it goes on it becomes so much more profound than that. The growth of Zack Effron's character (Chickie) is the most well earned and entirely sympathetic. The stance on the Vietnam War feels transparent and widely representing of various viewpoints but the movie itself does take it's own stance which might offput some audience members with strong unyielding patriotism. I feel that it doesn't attack this support of the controversial Vietnam War as other more heavy fisted movies might, with characters in that line of thinking (Namely Bill Murray's Colonel) being shown in a positive light. Hopefully this will be a great talking point to allow people from both sides to be able to understand the opinion of one other regarding war in general. However, if nothing else it is a truly beautiful and endearing movie that blends comedy and poignant heart wrenching moments without feeling jolting. Everything is transitions smoothly one moment into the next even while fitting a massive amount of story into just over 2 hours. One of the most well told stories I've ever seen put to pixels.… Expand

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ronworth

Oct 4, 2022

Great story with a lovable cast. Heartwarming, true story about a very intense part of our generation.

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DawdlingPoet

Oct 1, 2022

This is such a random, unbelievable true story, I loved it!. There are definitely funny moments although there are also, of course, very serious and thought provoking/insightful moments too. Its a good film at making you think about the consequences of war - it doesn't shy away from that butThis is such a random, unbelievable true story, I loved it!. There are definitely funny moments although there are also, of course, very serious and thought provoking/insightful moments too. Its a good film at making you think about the consequences of war - it doesn't shy away from that but the basic story is so random, as I say, its pretty memorable and it features a good cast, including Russell Crowe, who plays a TV reporter/journalist and a short appearance from Bill Murray. I like that it features some information provided by text at the end of the film, shortly before the credits appear and also one or two real life photos. I'm surprised this hadn't been made into a film previously, if anything. Yes, I'd certainly recommend this film.… Expand

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Ralfbergs

Nov 17, 2022

I liked it. Was predictable what the message of the movie is quite early, but anyway was ok movie. Nothing very special, but I thought it was good.

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Gnesbitt123

Jan 4, 2023

Thought it had some funny parts, nothing to bad about the film. True story and a damn good one at that. Zach Efron played the part pretty well. Wasn't great, wasn't bad.

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JLuis_001

Oct 6, 2022

Apparently Zac Efron finally got his act together and is willing to take small risks in roles that are different from what he's always been known for, and I support that.
Shedding the good boy image takes work, but this isn't the movie that will get him that.
Between the forced feel of itsApparently Zac Efron finally got his act together and is willing to take small risks in roles that are different from what he's always been known for, and I support that.
Shedding the good boy image takes work, but this isn't the movie that will get him that.

Between the forced feel of its good intentions and the manipulation of its plot, Efron really can't navigate this story properly. It lacked a lot of punch.
He's on the right track, he just needs to be offered better scripts.… Expand

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Mick50008

Nov 12, 2022

Zac Efron seems wooden and unlikeable , but can't blame him for everything. He didn't have much to work with. A pretty bland premise fron the start, and then proceeds to try and whack you over the head with a moral epiphany. Not worth your time.

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