Stone & Ed is a 2008 comedy film that follows the misadventures of two hapless stoners named Stone (Ian Reed Kesler) and Ed (Travis Wester) as they embark on a road trip to a music festival in the hopes of selling a batch of highly coveted organic weed. Along the way, they encounter a slew of eccentric characters, including a dysfunctional biker gang, a man-eating woman, and a band of hippies with a taste for human flesh.
The film opens with Stone and Ed working at a marijuana dispensary in California. When the dispensary is shut down by the authorities, the two friends get their hands on a rare strain of organic weed and decide to take it to a music festival in Nevada where they hope to make a profit. However, not long into their trip, they run into a group of bikers who steal their car and the weed that they were carrying. Stranded and out of luck, Stone and Ed are forced to hitchhike their way to the festival.
As they travel, they encounter a variety of bizarre characters including a woman who eats men, a group of hippies who worship the 'spirit of the weed', and a weird cult that is convinced that they are the chosen ones to bring about the end of the world. Stone and Ed soon realize that they are in way over their heads and must navigate their way through these surreal situations if they ever hope to reach their destination and make a profit.
The film is a riotous parody of stoner culture, featuring absurd and over-the-top comedy that is sure to leave audiences rolling on the floor. The humor is crude, but also cleverly subversive, poking fun at the world of marijuana and the stereotypes that surround it. The main characters are endearingly bumbling and the chemistry between Stone and Ed is infectious. The film has a lo-fi, indie feel to it that adds to its charm, and the soundtrack is a perfect accompaniment to the story, featuring catchy tunes that are both irreverent and entertaining.
Stone & Ed is not without its flaws, however. The plot is thin, and at times the film feels like a series of disjointed vignettes instead of a cohesive story. The humor can also be hit or miss, with some gags falling flat or feeling forced. That being said, the film is an enjoyable romp through the weird and wacky world of stoner comedy, and fans of the genre are sure to find plenty to enjoy.
Overall, Stone & Ed is a fun and irreverent comedy that is perfect for those who enjoy stoner humor and off-the-wall indie comedies. It's a movie that doesn't take itself too seriously and is unapologetically silly, making it a refreshing break from the usual Hollywood fare. If you're looking for a good time and a lot of laughs, Stone & Ed is definitely worth checking out.
Stone & Ed is a 2008 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes.
It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 2.3.
