This was genuinely one of the greatest reflections and meditations on what friendship looks like, especially a friendship rooted in comedy and creative collaboration. The moments of them climbing up the mountain were filled with very funny bits, recurring jokes, and moments of deep self-reflection. It also analyzes how traveling, especially strenuous traveling, can lead to some of the greatest memories and conversations.
The way it was shot and the focus on the journey rather than the destination was maybe the best part. All the parallels between their lives, and what makes them such strong collaborative partners, was probably my favorite aspect of this deeply funny friendship. The push and pull between them, paired with a complete lack of jealousy and only admiration for each other’s work, really stood out to me.
Some of the best moments of a vacation or an adventure are the moments in between. The laughs through the pain, the strange meals that become inherently funny, the complication of a language barrier, and the feeling of being lost in translation. That is why it is so crucial to travel with friends. This documentary explores that feeling and the friendships that bind us to those memories.
It is also a profound exploration of finishing things off your bucket list and doing your best to live with no regrets. It shows that anything is possible, especially with someone you love and admire. I’ve been lucky enough to have similar experiences with my close friends, and it’s truly wonderful to look back at those memories while also watching the “current” memories these two men made here.
The documentary also teaches you so much about comedy and the importance of understanding how misery can be funny and truly human. Naturally embarrassing things should be acceptable & funny, and this documentary captures that perfectly.
This is the perfect feel-good, funny documentary, but with so much heart. I’ve obviously seen several movies and shows with David Cross, along with all of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul featuring Bob Odenkirk, but this gave me a deeply newfound appreciation for both of these huge players in comedy.