Stars:
Ellen Albertini Dow,
Robert Blanche,
Oliver James,
Amber McDonald,
Seth Green,
Matthew Lillard,
Dax Shepard,
Ray Baker,
Rachel Blanchard,
Abraham Benrubi,
Burt Reynolds
Director:
Steven Brill
Summary: In Steven Brill's WITHOUT A PADDLE, three friends embark on a hilariously dangerous adventure through the woods of the Pacific Northwest. When their childhood friend Billy dies, 30-year-old buddies Dan (Seth Green), Tom (Dax Shepard), and Jerry (Matthew Lillard) return home to pay their respects. While there, they unearth a map that Billy left behind, which may or may not lead to hidden treasure. Dan is a germaphobe doctor who would rather spend his time anywhere but in the wilderness, but the recently dumped Jerry and down-on-his-luck Tom are intent on fulfilling their friend's lifelong dream; and so begins the trio's journey. It isn't long before things begin to spiral out of control. Starting with a gigantic bear that mistakes Dan for one of its own, the guys are also on the run from two pot-growing maniacs (Ethan Suplee, Abraham Benrubi) who are looking for revenge after their marijuana farm is burned to a crisp. Of course, what would a wilderness expedition be without raging rapids, a towering waterfall, beautiful--but hairy--hippy chicks, and an encounter with a menacing mountain man (Burt Reynolds)? Brill's madcap adventure gleefully references DELIVERANCE and 1980s pop culture, and features spot-on performances from Green, Lillard, and Shepard. <BR> In NATURE'S CALLING, the sequel to 2004's WITHOUT A PADDLE, three unlikely friends venture into the woods to rescue an old high school sweetheart. Their survival skills--and friendships--are put to the test when faced with vicious squirrels, white water rapids, and crazed mountain-folk.