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Bio-Dome

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Bud (Pauly Shore) and Doyle (Stephen Baldwin) get simultaneously dumped by their eco-conscious girlfriends, Monique (Joey Lauren Adams) and Jen (Teresa Hill), in the middle of the desert. Needing a bathroom, the two friends enter what they think is a mall but soon realize is a high-profile, secure biological experiment. As they engage in a year-long battle with Dr. Faulkner (William Atherton) and the other scientists, Bud and Doyle are forced to confront the recklessness of their behavior.
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Like its two obnoxious protagonists, this dreadfully unfunny Pauly Shore vehicle should remain separated from society.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: F Sep 7, 2011 Full Review John Anderson Los Angeles Times Despite the advances humankind has made since dragging itself out of the primordial ooze, Shore is a successful comedian. Rated: 0.5/5 Aug 4, 2009 Full Review Entertainment Weekly Even with the low expectations any reasonable viewer brings to a Shore flick, this rates only stupid-plus. Rated: C- Aug 4, 2009 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Comedy is, I think, the most subjective of film genres, so I can only reflect my own opinion: Shore has a perverse talent to actively leave comedy less funny than when he found it. Rated: 3/10 Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot At one point, Pauly looks into the camera and says, ``Sometimes stupid can be pretty cool.'' Not this time, Pauly. Rated: 1/4 Mar 22, 2022 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Shore captured the Razzie award for Worst Male Lead (tied with Tom Arnold) for his performance here. Rated: .5/4.0 Sep 3, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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SkyRo P "Biodome," the 90s film, is truly one of the most disappointing movies I've ever seen. Watching it felt akin to being on a surreal and uncomfortable acid trip—it was just that bad. I struggled to find any reason to justify my time spent on this dismal cinematic experience. The plot centers around two bumbling characters who accidentally get trapped in a biodome while trying to make the world a better place. Their antics come off as mere slapstick comedy, reminiscent of "Dumb and Dumber," but without the charm. It felt like the film lacked substance and direction. If the creators had intended to develop a meaningful story, they certainly missed the mark, as there was minimal character growth or complexity to speak of. Instead of showcasing the potential for growth or intelligence, the characters remained dimwitted throughout, and even their girlfriends were portrayed as foolish. It was frustrating to watch such talented actresses reduced to caricatures. The film seemed chaotic and unfocused, teetering between ridiculousness and absurdity without ever finding a coherent balance. Ultimately, "Biodome" felt like a missed opportunity; it needed far more depth and thought. From the very beginning, it felt like it was destined to fall apart, and it did. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/25 Full Review Zach S Pauly shore is the goat Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Gabrielle T vile and unfunny. Makes stupid men think they can treat women like they do in this movie and win us over. The two guys are too stupid for my taste in comedy Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/15/24 Full Review Matt H It's dumb, but it's a fun ride. It's best not to overthink it, or think at all while watching it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Alan g Bio-dumb. Stoner movie or not. Unwatchable. Waste of time and money. I would give it no stars if I could. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Chris O Don't these critics understand that this is supposed to be a STONER comedy?? Just because there're jokes in this movie that you don't understand, doesn't mean you should rate it so badly. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Bud (Pauly Shore) and Doyle (Stephen Baldwin) get simultaneously dumped by their eco-conscious girlfriends, Monique (Joey Lauren Adams) and Jen (Teresa Hill), in the middle of the desert. Needing a bathroom, the two friends enter what they think is a mall but soon realize is a high-profile, secure biological experiment. As they engage in a year-long battle with Dr. Faulkner (William Atherton) and the other scientists, Bud and Doyle are forced to confront the recklessness of their behavior.
Director
Jason Bloom
Producer
Brad Krevoy, Steven Stabler, Bradley Jenkel
Screenwriter
Kip Koenig, Scott Marcano
Production Co
3 Arts Entertainment, Motion Picture Corporation of America
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$12.2M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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