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I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBob Gosse
Written byBook:
Tucker Max
Screenplay:
Tucker Max
Nils Parker
Produced byTucker Max
Richard Kelly
Nils Parker
Sean McKittrick
Aaron Ray
Karen Firestone
Max Wong
StarringMatt Czuchry
Jesse Bradford
Geoff Stults
Keri Lynn Pratt
Marika Dominczyk
CinematographySuki Medencevic
Distributed byFreestyle Releasing
Release date
September 25, 2009
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$7,000,000

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell is a 2009 American comedy film loosely based on the work and persona of writer Tucker Max, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The film is directed by Bob Gosse and stars Matt Czuchry as Tucker Max. It was produced by Darko Entertainment and distributed by Freestyle Releasing, and is rated R for nudity, strong sexual content including graphic dialogue throughout, language and some crude material.

Upon limited release on September 25, 2009, the film received poor reviews from critics and did not perform well financially. Max had said previously that sequels were possible if the initial film found financial success.[1]

Plot summary

The film's plot is loosely adapted from "The Austin Road Trip Story" in Max's book I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. Based on Max's supposed real-life experiences, the film follows Max to a friend's bachelor party, where he ensnares the groom in a lie that threatens the wedding before abandoning him to pursue sexual exploits. After being banned from the nuptials, Max attempts to earn his friend's forgiveness.

Cast

Denise Quiñones was originally cast as Lara, but dropped out two days before filming started. Dominczyk, who had been the original first choice for the role but had passed due to a scheduling conflict, was now available and stepped in immediately.[2][4]

The film includes cameo appearances from UFC fighters Forrest Griffin and Mac Danzig; rapper Paul Wall; Fark.com founder Drew Curtis, and the real-life Tucker Max (as Dan's older brother Jeff).

Reception

The film received generally negative reviews; only 24% of 29 professional critics sampled by Rotten Tomatoes reacted positively. The review consensus from Rotten Tomatoes was: "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell fails in its attempts at raunchy humor, and Tucker Max comes across so unlikable and outrageous that the film's inevitable story arc feels forced."[7] However, community reaction at Rotten Tomatoes was more positive, with 75 out of 126 (59%) "fresh" reviews.[8]. The movie has a rating of 4.7/10.0 on imdb.

With a limited release on 120 screens, the movie grossed $366,909 on its opening weekend with a per-screen-average of $3,058, ranking 25th in total grosses for the weekend and 17th in per-screen-average.[9] In its second weekend the film grossed only $322,000 despite playing on 210 screens.[10]

Controversy

In 2009, during the pre-release promotional period for the movie, several publications accused Max of rape and of promoting rape culture by allegedly glamorizing the practice of engaging in sex acts with women who are intoxicated. In addition, protests were staged at screenings of the movie by demonstrators who argued that intoxication precludes a woman from consenting to sex, and thus Max's stories and movie include descriptions of acts that "meet the legal definition of rape." [11][12][13]

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ a b c d e Fletcher, Alex (2008-07-08). "Three confirmed for 'Beer In Hell'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
  3. ^ a b [2], IHTSBIHOfficial Blog
  4. ^ a b We have a new cast member..., IHTSBIH Official website
  5. ^ "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell movie, review, plot, cast, crew, trivia, awards and quotes". Hicelebs.com. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
  6. ^ "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (2009)". Imdb.com. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
  7. ^ "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
  8. ^ "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
  9. ^ http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2009&wknd=39&p=.htm
  10. ^ http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2009&wknd=40&p=.htm
  11. ^ "Student Protesters Stage Rally Opposing Tucker Max Film Screening." http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,543525,00.html??test=faces
  12. ^ http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A400777
  13. ^ http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/sexist/2009/09/11/the-rapiest-quotes-from-i-hope-they-serve-beer-in-hell/
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