Cocaine Bear is a dark comedy inspired by a true story of a bear that consumed 40 kilos of cocaine dropped by a drug smuggler in 1985. The film, directed by Elizabeth Banks and starring Keri Russell, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Margo Martindale and Ray Liotta (in his last role), follows the bear's rampage as it terrorizes a small town in Georgia.
The film is a fun and absurd B-movie that does not take itself too seriously. It balances horror and humor with some gory scenes and witty dialogue. The cast is great, especially Martindale as the sheriff who tries to stop the bear and Liotta as the drug lord who wants his stash back. The bear itself is impressive, thanks to motion capture and CGI effects.
The film is not perfect though. It has some pacing issues and some jokes fall flat. It also does not explore much of the social commentary or satire that could have been derived from its premise. It could have been more daring and outrageous in its tone and style.
Overall though, Cocaine Bear is an entertaining and ridiculous film that delivers what it promises: a cocaine-fueled bear on a killing spree. It is worth watching if you are looking for some mindless fun.
The film is a fun and absurd B-movie that does not take itself too seriously. It balances horror and humor with some gory scenes and witty dialogue. The cast is great, especially Martindale as the sheriff who tries to stop the bear and Liotta as the drug lord who wants his stash back. The bear itself is impressive, thanks to motion capture and CGI effects.
The film is not perfect though. It has some pacing issues and some jokes fall flat. It also does not explore much of the social commentary or satire that could have been derived from its premise. It could have been more daring and outrageous in its tone and style.
Overall though, Cocaine Bear is an entertaining and ridiculous film that delivers what it promises: a cocaine-fueled bear on a killing spree. It is worth watching if you are looking for some mindless fun.