This movie will never be confused with Casablanca or The Godfather, but it's not the bad film that a previous reviewer thinks. Is it a touch far-fetched? Sure. But is life really like that in Humboldt Co. California? Yeah, pretty much. Marijuana is grown in many places, and the money the growers and dealers make does go to other places than just their own pockets. So the bit in the diner with Hank Azaria and Judge Rheinhold is not far fetched at all.
I found the character Malcolm a bit much, but the characters portrayed by the other principle actors (Billy Bob Thornton, Hank Azaria, Ryan Phillipe, Kelly Lynch) were pretty much spot-on, as far as I could tell (and I have been around the trade a bit). As far as the mob connection and the growers being all in a twist about things--well, I don't know. There is certainly a degree of "pride of ownership" with the hardcore growers, but a profit is a profit.
As to the ending, well, I've often said I thought it was sad--but that's just my take on things. A shame to see a ton of ultr-primo weed go to waste (even if it is fictitious weed).
I found the character Malcolm a bit much, but the characters portrayed by the other principle actors (Billy Bob Thornton, Hank Azaria, Ryan Phillipe, Kelly Lynch) were pretty much spot-on, as far as I could tell (and I have been around the trade a bit). As far as the mob connection and the growers being all in a twist about things--well, I don't know. There is certainly a degree of "pride of ownership" with the hardcore growers, but a profit is a profit.
As to the ending, well, I've often said I thought it was sad--but that's just my take on things. A shame to see a ton of ultr-primo weed go to waste (even if it is fictitious weed).