Pizza Movie
The brief
Nick Kocher turns what could've been another stoner buddy comedy into something genuinely unhinged, with Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone playing perfectly off each other as the night spirals into increasingly bizarre territory. The pacing feels like you're riding shotgun on their drug-addled adventure, with each surreal encounter escalating the chaos without ever losing the thread of their friendship. Kocher knows exactly when to pull back from the weirdness and ground things in real emotion, making the wild hallucinations hit harder because you actually care about these guys. Perfect for anyone who loved Superbad but wished it took a harder left turn into Pineapple Express territory.
The verdict
If you're craving a stoner comedy that veers into genuinely bizarre territory while keeping its heart intact, this is a wild ride that nails the balance between chaos and genuine friendship. If you prefer your comedies grounded in reality or can't handle surreal drug-fueled antics, the increasingly unhinged hallucinations will likely test your patience.
Watch with
- 👥 Perfect for late-night sessions with your crew
- ⚠️ Skip if you're sensitive to drug content
Heads up
- Frequent drug use and hallucinogenic sequences (frequent)
- Some crude humor and language (moderate)
- Intense trippy visuals that may be disorienting (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Nick Kocher
- Cast
- Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, Lulu Wilson, Jack Martin, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Marcus Scribner, Caleb Hearon
Official synopsis
A shy college student and his reckless roommate set out on a simple mission to grab pizza, but after a strange dose of a mind-bending experimental drug, they're thrust into a chaotic night of absurd encounters, wild hallucinations, and unexpected revelations that could change their lives forever.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Inherent Vice (2014)
Both feature drug-fueled chaos with comedy and surreal encounters.
Total runtime: 1h 37m + 2h 29m = 4h 6m
