Bad Trip

Bad Trip

Year: 2021

Runtime: 86 min

Language: English

Director: Kitao Sakurai

Echo Score: 75
Comedy

Two friends embark on a road trip, documenting their chaotic adventures with hidden cameras. Their outrageous antics and unexpected encounters with strangers lead to hilarious and increasingly wild situations, creating a whirlwind of laughter and memorable moments along the way.

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1

Chris's Humiliation at the Car Wash

In West Grove, Florida, Chris Carey, a car wash attendant, is infatuated with Maria Li. Just as he gathers the courage to approach her, a mishap with the vacuum leaves him embarrassingly naked, thwarting his chance for connection.

West Grove, Florida
2

Bud's Frustrating Day at Work

Chris's best friend, Bud Malone, experiences his own troubles at a cell phone repair shop. Meanwhile, his chaotic sister, Trina, audaciously steals a flashy pink car, which leaves Bud frustrated and powerless to intervene.

Cell Phone Repair Shop
3

Chris's Juice Bar Mishap

A year later, Chris finds himself stuck at a juice bar when he unexpectedly encounters Maria again. Misinterpreting her polite refusal to his invitation for coffee, Chris disastrously shoves his hand into a blender, shocking the customers around him.

Juice Bar
4

Musical Declarations of Love

Driven by unrequited love for Maria, Chris performs two elaborate musical numbers, one in a public park and another in a lively mall. These heartfelt yet misguided displays attract bemusement from onlookers, highlighting his desperation.

Public Park and Mall
5

Spontaneous Road Trip to New York

After inspiring Chris's antics, Bud reluctantly agrees to take a spontaneous road trip to New York City in search of Maria. They steal Trina's prized car, unaware that she is determined to hunt them down for their theft.

On the Road
6

Gas Station Disaster

While attempting to refuel, Chris accidentally breaks a gas pump at a gas station in Georgia, drenching himself in gasoline. Amidst the chaos, Bud reminisces about the movie *White Chicks*, and hilarity ensues as Trina pursues them.

Georgia Gas Station
7

Rooftop Toast Gone Wrong

At a country-western bar, Chris urges Bud to finally talk to Maria and attempts a rooftop toast that ends disastrously. He crashes down amidst a heap of debris and humorously vomits fake vomit on bewildered patrons below.

Country-Western Bar
8

Zoo Incident

In a misguided attempt to take a selfie with a performer in a gorilla suit at the zoo, Chris creates a shocking scenario when the 'gorilla' pursues him inappropriately. This leads to a series of misunderstandings and comedic chaos.

Zoo
9

Naked on the Golf Course

Chris and Bud find themselves stark naked on a golf course, hilariously trapped in a Chinese Finger Trap. They comically plead for help from onlookers, culminating in their ridiculous escape at a nearby Chinese restaurant.

Golf Course
10

Wisdom from the Diner

While taking refuge in a Virginia diner, the duo receives sage love advice from an elderly waitress. Their comedic journey continues across various states, highlighted by absurd scenarios and unexpected confrontations with Trina.

Diner in Virginia
11

Trina's Revenge Flyers

In Maryland, Trina posts flyers vowing revenge against Chris and Bud. The comedic nature of their misadventures reaches new levels as they continue to evade her while dealing with their own mishaps.

Maryland
12

Argument & Departure

Facing mounting pressures, Bud and Chris have a heated argument at a bar, leading Bud to decide to return to Florida. Meanwhile, Chris is determined to find Maria in New York, prompting a dramatic vehicle accident.

Bar
13

Chris's Final Confrontation with Maria

Reunited, Chris and Bud arrive in New York City where Chris attempts to profess his feelings to Maria at her gallery. Despite his charm, Maria rebuffs him, unaware that Trina is on the way to disrupt the gathering.

New York City, Art Gallery
14

Chaotic Showdown

Trina crashes the scene in a fit of rage, demolishing priceless artwork and escalating the chaos. A rooftop confrontation ensues, drawing concern from the crowd as Bud rushes in to rescue Chris.

Rooftop in New York
15

Disguises and Dancing

In a comedic twist, Chris and Bud don disguises to attend a high-society event, where they fully immerse themselves in the festivities. The night culminates in high-energy dancing, thanks to Trina acting as DJ, ensuring the event is unforgettable.

High-Society Gathering

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