Still Smokin (1983): Dir: Thomas Chong / Cast: Richard "Cheech" Marin, Thomas Chong, Carol van Herwijnen, Carla van Amstel, Susan Hahn: Sequel to Up in Smoke that seems to applaud the idea that these two comics are still smoking weed, but it also indicates lack of change. It could have made due with the idea that Tommy Chong and Richard "Cheech" Marin were ridiculously mistaken for Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton but unfortunately that joke is more in passing. The film consists of our dope smoking duo dreaming up worthless sketches and chasing a maid around the hotel room. Chong isn't exactly handling things well behind the camera either. As director he presents something that any student can make with a cheap camcorder. There is not a shred of artistic talent in existence here. Cheech and Chong performing these skits are about as enjoyable as jamming your fingers in the car door. We do not care about their stupid adventure unlike the appeal they did sustain in Up in Smoke. There are a few supporting players entering in and out although none of them will likely gain much praise for this. Susan Hahn enters as a hotel maid but likely realizes quickly that the one thing that needed cleaned out was the entire script. It celebrates the declining quality of Cheech and Chong films so instead of lighting a joint why not celebrate by lighting this pathetic film on fire. Score: 1 / 10
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