Film Review – Cocaine Bear

There’s the meme-worthy side of “Cocaine Bear,” with certain filmgoers drawn to the feature due to its eye-catching title and outrageous premise, following the destructive path of a bear zonked out on drugs found at a state park. And there’s the reality of “Cocaine Bear,” with screenwriter Jimmy Warden and director Elizabeth Banks struggling to come up with a movie that’s as wonderfully ludicrous as its title. The pair have created a black comedy, and one that does indeed follow the wrath of a coked-up animal, but there’s little faith in the main event, with the production trying to fit in as many characters and side quests as possible, with the eponymous threat more of a supporting player, with long breaks between appearances. What should be a fun romp with wild ideas remains quite pedestrian instead, as funny business doesn’t have much snap, forcing Banks to figure out more aggressive ways to get a reaction from viewers. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com