In Strange Brew, lovable Canadian goofball brothers and beer enthusiasts Doug and Bob Mackenzie (Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis, respectively) get a cozy new gig working at their favorite brewing company. Unbenownst to them, the company (run by a villainous Mx Von Sydow) is planning on injecting a mind-control substance into its beer supply so they can control the populace. Along with the help of an ex-hockey player (Angus McInnus) and the daughter of the recently deceased ex-head of the brewing company (Lynne Griffin), Bob and Doug will have to find a way to thwart the company's evil plan.
Strange Brew is written and directed by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas. They work exceptionally well as the lead duo in the film. As far as directing and writing, they prove to be surprisingly competent as well. The plot is also surprisingly more complex than you would expect it to be (it also involves a next door psychiatric hospital that is involved with the brewing company).
The beating heart of the flick is Bob and Doug and the deep friendship they share. They are well-meaning, kind, and dimwitted. It feels like you are watching a couple of friends during the film, and the proceedings have a laid back, fun feel to them. They both have expert comedic timing and work off of each other very well. You buy them as friends and brothers. This was Rick Mornais' first film role, and he proves he has serious comedic chops (as does Dave Thomas).
Strange Brew is a simple, fun, and exceedingly wacky/silly (and very funny) movie. There's nothing really deep going on here. Don't expect any messages here. The aim is to show audiences a good time, and the film succeeds in its simple goal. Strange Brew may just be one of my personal favorite comedies. Put simply: It's a great, memorable film, eh?
4 STARS
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