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Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Eugene Levy, Kevin Dunn, Lisa Barbuscia ... see more see more... , Bokeem Woodbine , Steven M. Porter , David Packer , Hamilton Camp , Lewis Arquette , Patrick Crenshaw , Christian Clemenson , Frankie Avina , Barry Del Sherman , Franklin Cover , Robert Tittor

Christopher Guest (Waiting for Guffman) directed this comedy about two hapless explorers -- hard-drinking trapper Bartholomew Hunt (the late Chris Farley in his last major role) and foppish Leslie Edw... read more read more...ards (Matthew Perry) -- who lead an ill-fated 1804 expedition through the Pacific Northwest in a hopeless, doomed effort to reach the Pacific Ocean before Lewis and Clark. Others joining their trek are French linguist Guy Fontenot (Eugene Levy), who is unable to decipher dialects of any Native American tribes; Spanish conquistador Hidalgo (Kevin Dunn), who seeks the Fountain of Youth; Fontenot's Indian mistress Shaquinna (Lisa Barbuscia); Bidwell (David Packer), who keeps losing parts of his body; oddball Pratt (Hamilton Camp); and Edwards' manservant Jonah (Bokeem Woodbine). Filmed on location in Northern California and the Big Bear region. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Christopher Guest

Release Date: May 29, 1998

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DVD Release Date: August 30, 2005

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  • TheDudeLebowski65
    April 13, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Considering that this is Chris Farley's last film role before he died, The film is a slight disappointment, but still manages to be entertaining and a decent comedy due to Farley's crazy antics. The film is a decent comedy that I see as a mindless comedic romp, which is what Farl... read moreey comedies really are. If you're looking for sophisticated, smart humor, then his films aren't for you. Almost Heroes is not the perfect swan song for Chris Farley, but it has enough laughs for you to be entertained. Farley fans will enjoy this one, and he was a good comedic actor who brought a whimsical act to his brand of humor which made him fun to watch. Chris Farley makes this somewhat ordinary film a watchable comedy. I enjoyed the film for what it was and I thought it had enough good funny elements to make it a decent comedy. The film is not perfect, but it manages to be mindless fun, which is really what this film is supposed to be. Expect your usual Chris Farley comedy, and that's what you'll get. The thing with Chris Farley is that he wasn't a comic genius, but he definitely made you laugh or smile. The film could have been much better, but it delivers good laughs that you'd expect from Chris Farley. Farley was underrated, and he was better at delivering laughs compared to Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider. If you want a decent comedy that will make you laugh, then this is the perfect film to watch. Although not one of Farley's best, this film still has everything you'd expect from Chris Farley who is underrated and doesn't deserve the flack he has received. Sadly this was his last film before he died, and his potential remains unknown, but what he did in the years he made us laugh was probably just a small taste of what was to come.
  • fb100002359227440
    March 23, 2012
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    Chris Farley deserve a better last movie.
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    July 8, 2010
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    "Almost History... Almost Legends... Mostly Ridiculous."

    A road comedy about 2 guys whose mission is to beat Lewis and Clark.

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    Despite it's bad reputation, this comedy about fancy-pants A... read morermy officer Matthew Perry and rowdy mountain man Chris Farley's attempt to upstage Lewis and Clark by beating them to the Pacific Ocean is amiable and a whole lot of fun for fans of Farley and Perry's well worn comedic alter-egos. Not all of the jokes hit their mark but enough of them do and the story is a fairly interesting one.

    It's sad to say that Farley's hard-living ways really shows through in his performance, especially during his blustery outbursts. Certainly this is the strangest film ever to come out of executive producer Ted Turner's fascination with American history, unless you count the Turner Home Video distributed Civil War horror tale, Ghost Brigade.
  • theylovealexis
    July 6, 2010
    theylovealexis
    ..almost good.
  • LoughnerWasLucid
    July 19, 2009
    LoughnerWasLucid
    i am completely unable to dislike a chris farley movie. even if it sucks. its just not in me. and i KNOW this one sucks.
  • puffchunk
    September 24, 2007
    puffchunk
    Okay.
  • RossCollinsUK
    January 14, 2007
    RossCollinsUK
    Terribly unfunny comedy about two adventurers' travels to the American Pacific coast in 1804.
  • fb1180800661
    May 14, 2012
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    Christopher Guest directs one of Chris Farley's last films. As a comedy, there are some really good laugh out loud moments. You will have to seriously suspend some of your disbelief to get engrossed in this story, but most comedies are extreme exaggerations of reality anyway. ... read moreMatthew Perry is hilarious, and holds his own along side Farley. Eugene Levy and Kevin Dunn are fantastic in their roles. But once in a while the comedy goes a little over into the ridiculous side, and it takes you out of it a bit. But overall, the film is good. But not exactly deserving as the great Chris Farley's last hoorah.
  • trisarahtops22
    May 3, 2012
    trisarahtops22
    Yeah, it's a dumb movie, however you can't help but laugh. It's Chris Farley for cryin' out loud!!
  • Riddler528491
    March 15, 2012
    Riddler528491
    Certainly watchable and entertaining. Almost Heroes is a solid and decent road-trip comedy and the last, late role of Chris Farley. Overall, this film is definitely recommendable.

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Critic Reviews

Frank Ochieng
June 24, 2004
Frank Ochieng, TheWorldJournal.com

A forgettable farce with no flavor...utterly flaccid and foolish. It wastes the comedic capabilities of Farley and Perry who deserve much better

Kevin Fiddler
February 19, 2003
Kevin Fiddler, Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)

The late Chris Farley's last stand

John R. McEwen
February 8, 2003
John R. McEwen, Film Quips Online

It's clear, his death notwithstanding, that Farley is the funniest thing about this silly piece of celluloid. Full Review

Gary Brown
November 28, 2002
Gary Brown, Houston Community Newspapers

Pure, adulterated junk.

Kevin N. Laforest
September 10, 2002
Kevin N. Laforest, Montreal Film Journal

It's not the funniest film I've ever seen, but Chris Farley sure cracked me up often in this flick. Full Review

Michael Dequina
January 1, 2000
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

A virtually laugh-free comedy that puts a sad end to the woefully lackluster screen career of a talented comic. Full Review

David Keyes
January 1, 2000
David Keyes, Cinemaphile.org

...one of the most phony excuses for comedy ever made. Full Review

James Sanford
January 1, 2000
James Sanford, rec.arts.movies.reviews

So much for "always leave 'em laughing." Had Farley known he only had one more film to make, it's hard to believe he would have picked this to be his swan song. Full Review

Rob Gonsalves
January 1, 2000
Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com

Where was Christopher Guest on the set? Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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    • Leslie Edwards: You got your brother to eat sheep dung. That is a very interesting story.
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