Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009) User Reviews

The series makes a flawless transition to the big screen

[pepe4u22 · 8/10 · 29 September 2009]

If you liked the television series you will definitely love the movie...the feeling was like this was an extended version of the show but at the same time the show was always entertaining as the movie was ...the charming and the spirit of the series transcends well to the silver screen...the plot like on the show is not the strength of the movie the banter and interaction of the main characters is the strength..Though i was missing the Lucy character and was of the opinion that the movie was a bit weak at the conclusion..I laughed though frequently and was entertained and when one goes to the movies is not that what we want to be and this movie delivers...Long live the Trailer Park Boys...

A good movie that was part of a great series...which is sadly over now.

[The_Light_Triton · 8/10 · 25 September 2009]

The trailer park boys began as just Ricky and Julian. originally, Julian was supposed to die in 5 days after talking to a phone psychic. he wanted to get those last 5 days on videotape. 10 years later, that camera crew still followed him around, all the way up to liquor day.

After spending 2 years in jail, Ricky, Julian and bubbles all come back to Sunnyvale and discover it is in ruins, and that Mr. lahey has opened up a new trailer park. the boys' plans; Julian wants to go legit by opening a car garage, Ricky wants to get his grade 12 and be the leader, and bubbles just wants his kitties back after lahey barricaded the kitty door on his shed. but soon all these plans are compromised, and like always, the boys plans always fall through.

I laughed at the few parts in the movie theatre, and it was certainly better than the big dirty (which was a major disappointment.) because it had what the trailer park boys are known for; pure comic genius. more of the boys, less of Lucy's boobs.

Also, i'd like to point out this is the last trailer park boys show we're gonna see. so after this, no more Ricky, Julian, and bubbles.

i recommend you wait to rent this one. wasting 10 bucks on a big screen and 10 more for drinks and popcorn doesn't feel worth it, but unless you're a hardcore fan like i am, then go see it while the theatres still have it.

8/10

Great, just like the series.

[deloudelouvain · 8/10 · 3 February 2020]

It isn't really necessary to watch the series before this movie but it helps. If you already know the characters from the series it's just funnier and easier to appreciate this movie. The humor (sometimes subtle) is repetitive but that's what made that show great. Watching John Paul Tremblay holding his everlasting glass of liquor, witnessing how the dumb mind of Robb Wells works, looking at the strangeness of Mike Smith, or the akward relationship between John Dunsworth and Patrick Roach, it's all something we were used to in the series so nothing new in this movie, but it is still damn entertaining. You have to have a special sense of humor but if you do Trailer Park Boys is always a blast to watch.

Disappointing, but still a good movie

[jamest1994 · 7/10 · 7 November 2009]

I found The Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day was a bit disappointing. It wasn't nearly enough to end a great franchise, and it was a really "slow" movie (too slow for some people, who got up and left). The events which happened in the movie were also rather disappointing to someone who's been a fan since the first episode. The Boys didn't get any money, as usual, and Lahey got killed.

On the bright side, most parts of the movie were downright hilarious, the stunts were well performed (although some were rather ridiculous), and it's nice to see a movie filmed in Halifax. I grew up in a small town 3 hours south of there, and we don't see many movies filmed around here.

Overall, I give this movie a 7 out of 10. Definitely worth watching if you've been a fan of the show, but could be better.

If your a fan, you wont be disappointed

[ashley-desouza · 10/10 · 26 September 2009]

I remember when this show started, I wondered what the hell I was watching, But it grew on me. ANd i absolutely fell in love with the characters. The only disappointment about the movie was it is supposed to be the last one. There is no real story line, but its as funny as it gets. I had a blast watching it.

If you not into the Trailer park boys, you should still watch this. ITs a fantastic Way to support Canadian Cinema and honestly, you will laugh you head off! I miss the show and this was awesome. I am sad they wont be back. Lok at the ratings they are getting!

WE WANT MORE TRAILER PARK BOYS!

Countdown to the Next Film.

[anaconda-40658 · 6/10 · 6 November 2015]

The Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009): Dir: Mike Clattenburg / Cast: Robb Wells, John Paul Tremblay, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth, Pat Roach: Very funny followup to the 2006 Canadian hit. It opens with Ricky, Julian and Bubbles being released from prison but their hopes of going straight are sabotaged when their homes are threatened. Starts out well but structure halts during sentimental scenes but director Mike Clattenburg still delivers on the dope humour and crazy antics. Robb Wells plays Ricky who reacts without thinking, which leads to hot headed decisions and the most hilarious robbery ever caught on camera. John Paul Tremblay plays Julian who wishes to start an auto shop. He is the object of desire of the trailer park owner who wishes to demolish their homes. Mike Smith plays Bubbles who wishes to save his cats. This leads to hinted romance, which Bubbles doesn't pick up on. John Dunsworth is a steal in his drunken state. He narrates the film stating his scheme and how everything came apart when the boys left prison. He is involved in a most bizarre car chase scene where he and Ricky aim their penises out their car windows for a high speed clash that has to be seen to be believed. Finally, Pat Roach again plays shirtless slob Randy who hangs out with Dunsworth sharing the insults. The result is pointless and chaotic fun. Score: 6 / 10

Hilarious!

[ilikegreatmovies · 10/10 · 18 February 2010]

Wow, I did not have high expectations for the sequel to a movie adaptation of a TV show, but sometimes good writers and hilarious actors come together to make something special. Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day is one of those films that will remain in our DVD collection forever. It's a movie you pull out to watch with friends over and over again because it's so incredibly funny. I've seen it many times and can't get enough of it. I can't for the DVD to be out February 23rd so I can finally own it. Seriously, if you haven't seen this film you're missing out. We all love the Trailer Park Boys (And if you don't start with this movies!) and this is another fine outing for them.

A ****ed-up way to end the series, in a good way!!

[MCMAYNERBERRY · 10/10 · 18 December 2009]

The last time i saw the boys in action, it was November of last year. Ricky, Julian and Bubbles are about to get out of jail, and this time, Julian vows to go straight, even open a legit business. Soon the Boys will all be rich. But when they arrive back at the park, they find it's not the same old Sunnyvale—and it's not the same old Jim Lahey, Trailer Park Supervisor.

Lahey's a new man, hasn't had a drink for two years. And he has plans—BIG PLANS—for Sunnyvale. Too bad for Lahey that Julian stands in his way. Having the Boys back in the park is too much pressure for Lahey to bear. With his big plans for Sunnyvale going down the toilet, and his relationship with Randy broken down, the countdown to liquor day is on for Jim Lahey.

Meanwhile, Julian's having problems of his own. His business fails and the Boys are forced to resort to doing what they know best—breaking the law. Soon Lahey's descent into the liquor coupled with the Boys descent into crime puts them all on a collision course to destruction. Trailer Park Boys: Countdown To Liquor Day 10/10

That's trailer park life!

[The-Green-Fuz · 9/10 · 27 April 2010]

I'll keep this review pretty informal. I just want to let fellow 'TPB' fans know that this movie is yet another great addition to the series.

Trailer Park Boys is easily in my top three shows ever made so naturally, I was really looking forward to this film. Thankfully, 'Countdown to Liquor Day' did not let me down!

To be completely honest, I wasn't too sure how I felt about this movie when I first saw it. As you'll find out, there are some changes made to Sunnyvale, and once again, Cory and Trevor were absent. It seems they'll never be back, but at least this movie didn't continue focus on Jacob and the twiggy alien Trevor's. They were good characters, but they just didn't compare to Cory and the Trevster. Anyways, after watching the movie a few more times, everything started to sink in and I began to spot all the hilarious little details that are always included in the series. This movie has just about everything I wanted in a new 'TPB' movie and because of that, I couldn't be happier. Number one, this movie feels like one long episode with some extra budget and craziness thrown in, and number two or three or whatever number we're on, Ricky hits us with some amazing new Rickyisms. Randy, Lahey, and the boys are in top form here as usual and it makes for an excellent film!

I really liked 'The Big Dirty', so with 'Countdown..', I was hoping that worst case in Ontario, it would be at least as good as the former. I feel it definitely surpassed 'TBD' and that's all I could ever ask for.

A dreadful disappointment

[deconjay · 2/10 · 25 February 2010]

Having watched everything that ever had to do with Trailer Park Boys from the indie black and white, to interviews on you-tube, I was fully behind the cast and crew of the Trailer Park Boys saga when this film came out.

With a great and promising lead-in with "Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys" I thought there was no way "Countdown to Liquor Day" could disappoint me. I was wrong.

First and foremost, within the first ten minutes it was clear that everything set in motion in "Goodnight" was complete abandoned, and I can't imagine why. "Goodnight" promised a full blown last stand between the Boys and Lahey, and to bring the Show Case series full circle, it looked like Cyrus would be involved to add to the mayhem and comic carnage. Instead were introduced to something a lot less volatile, and unfortunately, a lot less funny.

Without going into too much detail or spoilers, the most frustrating part about the whole movie are small subplots that on the surface have enormous potential, but then end up being complete abandoned for no reason with no real progression to the story to boot. This boggling story structure could be overlooked it the outcome was some good honest laughs, but that's another place Liquor Day falls short. The laughs are too few and way too far in between. Half way through the second act I found myself forcing laughs because I so wanted this movie to be good. But even mind over matter couldn't save this film for me.

For fans of the saga, the lack of screen-time for supporting characters is as equally frustrating as the story. Admittedly the entire saga revolved round the conflict between the boys and Lahey (and Randy), but the Trailer Park Boys ensemble cast was grown during the entire run of the saga and most of the supporting cast was reduced to under a minute of screen-time.. Brief appearances of Lucy, Sarah, and Trinity go by quickly. A "re-imaged" J-Roc makes the character nearly unlikable. Token background talent shots of Sam, George Green, and Cyrus are insulting to the characters.

Despite what this review may imply, I am a huge Trailer Park Boys fan. Apart from this film, I find the Saga unique, pioneering, and flawless. I guess with hitting so many bull eyes, one piece of the saga was bound to miss. It's just really unfortunate that is was in it's swan song.

See this movie opening day!

[agent_85 · 10/10 · 22 September 2009]

I was lucky enough to score an advanced screening Monday.

Where the first movie and the seventh season failed, this one did amazing. One of my biggest complaints about the first movie was that they had too much going, with Ricky wanting to get back with Lucy, the Big Dirty, Julian and his new girlfriend, etc. This one stayed to the story and had amazing scenes.

I laughed more than I did at The Hangover, and it was the first movie I've been to where the entire theater laughed. I think it was one of the best things they've filmed. There was a small side plot or two but they in no way took away from the movie and didn't interfere with the main story at all and didn't take much screen time at all (which The Big Dirty definitely did wrong).

It did indeed feel like it was made for fans, but don't expect anything more than a 5 second appearance from Cyrus/Sam/George/Ted. Terry and Dennis and Barb weren't in it at all. I actually feared they would do this, but it was still a lot better than I ever could have expected.

A very solid addition to the TPB canon!

[slaphappy5000 · 8/10 · 16 February 2020]

An 8, but a very solid 8! meaning very good! production values are high, and the story drags just a little in a couple of spots, but overall, it is quite a ride! when was the last time you saw bubbles w/a "love interest"? (never!) lots to enjoy here. lahey (and randy) have never been better. great to see jim in such a non-TPB locale at the beginning and end-the movie is structured very cleverly, bookends and throughout. you'll be entertained from the moment it starts, and doubly when you read "(just) one week earlier..." ; )

Regrettably, the worst of them all...

[blacksun_redux · 2/10 · 6 January 2010]

Having watched all TPB seasons and previous movies, multiple times, I have to say that Countdown To Liquor Day was a real let down. I think any true fan of TPB would be quick to agree.

I don't know what happened, they took too much time off, someone new was in charge of script writing or direction, but the whole thing was just missing that old school TBP goodness. Scenes felt forced and off timing, as if the actors were trying to regain the previous magic. Many times in TPB history, scenes and gags come and go, and I either am mildly amused or laughing out loud. But in the new movie, scenes and gags would fall flat, almost making me cringe.

*SPOILER in this paragraph...* Another missed mark would be the plot and tone of the film. Where previously the f$%$# up beyond belief situations carried a surrealistic levity. One could laugh it all off because they characters were simply buffoons and hey, it's not real anyway is it. But the scenes falling flat and the whole suicide thing with Mr. Layhy really made the binge drinking and reality of their lives a little too real. This sucked the fun out of things. It was sad to see Jim at such a low state, not funny.

I think the reason it's getting such a good score as of this posting, is due to fan-boys who blindly give it a 10 and newcomers who haven't seen the series and think this is genius, but are missing the point and the truly good stuff from the series.

Oh well, I hate to write this because I love TPB and the creators of TPB and don't wish them ill, but, I just have to speak my mind. And, I think, time will tell on this one. Sorry guys!! Don't try so hard! Bring it back to the dirty roots! Get drunk!

At Least there was no Conky

[searchingcirclesend · 3/10 · 7 July 2010]

Perhaps it is just the nature of the beast. Haven't we all grown accustomed to being disappointed in the last entry to a series (especially a T.V. series, which is what TPB will be remembered as)? It could be that the writers feel extra pressure knowing that they will have their characters immortalized and remembered a certain way once it is over, and in an attempt to make that last impression perfect, they overwhelm the audience with nothing more than caricatures of the characters we once loved. The first ten minutes were probably the best part of the movie, because it leads one to believe that it will be just another great addition to the series. The Big 3 are fresh out of jail and appear to be back to their old ways, but once it was revealed that Julian would be following through with his auto body shop, the movie shifted into neutral and stayed there.

I guess I just have high expectations. As an American, I never saw any of the shows on their original air dates and only caught wind of the series a few years ago when Comedy Central aired The Big Dirty. I would come to watch every episode on google video in about a month's time, and not once did I feel that any of the show's themes had become played out. It took brilliant writing to keep answering the same question over and over, "How many different ways can these guys keep breaking the law and keep pissing off Lahey?" The biggest disappointment for me was the character of J Roc. He was my favorite character on the show, but when dealing with white guys who think they are black (in entertainment and in everyday life), there is a very fine line that makes you love guy for being so ridiculous or hating him for trying to be something he is not. On the show, J Roc was always on the hilarious side of that line, but in Liquor Day he had a new found chip on his shoulder that he never had in the series. At no point did he ever try to clown anybody, it just seemed as if he was always complaining.

Underdevelopment was also an issue. So little was done to develop the subplot of Ricky growing dope on his own that it was hard to care when Lahey ruined everything. The series would spend so much time and involve every step of whatever scheme Ricky and the boys were doing that you really felt for them when everything backfired. In the case of Liquor Day, meh, who cares? The part at the end which finds Lahey atop the bank threatening to jump is the epitome of the caricature point I brought up earlier. He had always been the bumbling trailer park supervisor that was a drunk, but in a comedic way. By the end of the movie one almost feels concern for him as he brings a darker side to how sick he really is (I am in no way saying alcoholism is not a serious matter, but in the series it was always portrayed very lightheartedly).

What was missing was Barb. Barb always had a way of sobering up Lahey just in her presence alone. Lahey would try to be a bad ass to everyone else in the park, but as soon as she showed up it was like she had him by the balls and he was pleading that she wouldn't twist.

A MUST SEE FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS SEEN EVERYTHING ELSE, OTHERWISE, YOU SHOULD PASS!

i need to get my grade 11

[skiptracker · 5/10 · 10 November 2009]

With instant-classical writers like Mike Clattenburg, JP, Robb, and Mike, it's amazing that just like rock bands, sitcoms, and every other solid-fresh hit that comes up, fame, money, and deadlines, eat away at the beginning of what made them all great. Although, after seeing the 3 live at Jimmy Kimmel's this summer here in L.A., I knew only the audience at the show and some of the fans who tuned in really dug their comedy and it was like seeing the Ramones or U2 in the late '70'S when people would say to each other at a concert, "man these guys are gonna be big". Cyrus, Leahy, Sam, and the others all made them shine and that's what they forgot. The cast makes the stars shine. When they intro'd Phil Collins in the series and he gets hit in Leahy's trailer and burps or when Sam is given mushrooms before he speaks, or even the little one liner's from Ricky like, "This is my pet Crow, Sheryl', delivery and irony is what made them cutting edge. I still can't stop laughing, I mean really laughing, when I even think of JP asking Cory & Trevor, where they got the guys for J-Roc's nightclub, and they say with "straight" faces, "The Empty Closet"...oh man, what timing...But, just Like JP says as he leaves them to go back in the club, "They just don't get it". "Like s**t and strawberry shortcake".

Ivan Reitman - executive producer, nuff said

[eoruyge08324 · 1/10 · 16 May 2012]

This movie was almost depressing. Ivan Reitman's movies suck, nothing but cheeseball garbage. Some good ones in the early 80's, but all the rest are horrid.

The Trailer Park Boys TV series was awesome, but once it met Hollywood (Lamewood) and Ivan, forget it.

It's no wonder that most of my favorite TV shows are from Canada. The USA is about as bad at making movies/TV as it is fighting wars. And they worry about people downloading stuff? You couldn't pay ME to watch most of that crap.

Ah well, at least I didn't pay for this flick.

Loyal trailer park fans deserve better

[McFly_2015 · 4/10 · 11 October 2009]

I agree with the posts so far in this thread.

One main problem was the character use; The main 5 in the film (the big 3, randy, and lahey) were overused. JROC and Tyrone were the only 2 in more than one scene and JROC (who was my favourite character on the show) has virtually no laughs. They used Randy quite a bit, they should have at least given him a few scenes with JROC as those 2 are usually hilarious together. The film did feature quite a few of the show's secondary characters including Cyrus, Dennis, Terry, Sam Losco, George Green, Ted, Phil, and Jacob but they were all in only one scene each and barely said a word.

Another major problem was the setting of the show; only a few scenes were actually in the trailer park. Having trailer park boys without the trailer park would be like setting a Corner Gas movie in Montreal.

This is supposed to be the ending of the show but the ending is only happy for JROC. The much maligned seasons 6 and 7 gave us happier endings. One good aspect of the film was giving Bubbles a romance but I felt this should have played out more; we've seen Ricky and Julian get the girl, poor Bubbles always has to keep his bird in! There certainly are laughs but they are few and far between. As much as it pains me to bash the trailer park boys so much, this film was terrible. Maybe it was due to lack of planning? The first film had plenty of hype and was anticipated for over a year. I am a huge fan of the show and didn't even know about this movie until the month it came out. If lack of development was the case, it certainly showed in the movie; a lot of scenes which looked like they'd be hilarious on the onset did not materialize. For an innovative show which redefined 'the envelope' I hope this is not it for the trailer park boys.

Never watched the series...

[p-stepien · 2/10 · 9 July 2012]

Three trailer trash convicts Ricky (Robb Wells), Julian (John Paul Tremblay) and Bubbles (Mike Smith) get paroled from prison and return to the habitat to cause havoc, destruction and disturbances. All with the hope to change their lives with the Success Body Shop, built in Julian's trailer.

Saw this movie by pure chance with no expectations or pre-knowledge about the series (or even having not seen the first part). Basically tabula rasa just watching it on its own merits. As to not delve too deeply given my extremely limited appreciation I found the movie unfunny, redundant with the characters ranging from repulsive to boring. Ultimately didn't manage to watch the whole movie and decided to supplant it with something more worth the while.

That said I may just not get the gist of a movie essentially being directed towards fans of the series. Various context has however gone AWOL making random viewers at a loss to engage with the movie.

a Randy Bubbles movie

[hughchilles · 5/10 · 13 January 2024]

Have watched to season 8, realised there was a time gap and started watching the movies and specials. This one I think had a big build up with the ending of say goodnight, they were in jail and the start setup a good plot idea with Lahey needing them and how he would get the one thing Julian would never sell. Then just seems to go to wacky town. Like any sensible person could have had Lahey locked up numerous times, like in the bank they could just call security for backup with the crazy drunk, or knock him out. He would be arrested for assaulting security guards intoxicated and indecent exposure, but no they validate the relationship and allow him to escalate it. Same with him destroying trailer, got drunk man driving digger, charged for the repairs easy. In the series I felt trolled and frustrated by Lahey but that grew into a love to hate kind of character that was just like pain turned into vengeance and kind of relatable. The idea that liquor could guide him was hilarious, but instead we get this sad uncalculated Lahey just pissing in the wind literally. This movie was pretty much a Bubbles Randy movie, and for those parts it gets a 5. Randy especially carried this movie, his line titles it, it was like seeing Smither's life without Mr Burns. I guess the logic of this movie falls flat, like however ridiculous the show is they still were based on reality just had gun fights with no victims kind of cartoonish but not dumb. This movie was dumb, cats given to prisoners is dumb, especially bubble's cats, wouldn't that freak him out? His cats in the hands of criminals? But no he likes her more for it. The writers dont get what works for the show but like a parent trying to be cool you appreciate the effort and can still have fun.