Two dimwitted friends embark on a brisk, absurd road trip, twenty years later, in a feel-good, campy comedy.
Absurdist, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on YouTube (free).
No surprises for a PG-13: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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