If it weren't for the many drug references (really just another cinematic device and not really the whole point of the film) this might be considered a decent (compared to indecent) comedy. As C & C's "Next Movie" it marked a fairly big shift in quality from "Up in Smoke". Chong really seemed to have learned his craft in the interim and the pacing and action in this movie are very different (and much slicker).It's hard to describe what this movie is "about" because it's really not about anything - just a simple, but incredibly convoluted story involving one or two days in the life of our heroes, with the humorous addition of Cheech's alter ego, Cousin Red. While Cheech sits home waiting for his date Donna to finally show, Chong and red have an amazing adventure with a bunch of random people they find along the way (and Red's duffel bag filled with 20 pounds of weed - that red thinks is worth "maybe a hundred bucks?" certainly helps to grease the skids). Chong and Cousin Red wind up at a Hollywood hotel, a massage parlor, a rich girl's mansion, a comedy club, and finally roaring off in a vintage Ferrari Dino - to a field to be abducted by aliens. I'm not sure why this rather strange film works, but it does...the world is presented in a light way, the interactions are humorous, the characters are bizarre (in fact, Cheech, Chong and Red manage to come out looking like the most "normal" folks in the story) yet all seem to fit in this strange world somehow. If you like stoner humor, or even if you don't, this movie can be a fun watch if you happen to be in the right mood. The thin line between stupid and humor gets crossed many times in this movie - but there are enough genuinely funny moments to make it a decent watch.

Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) was the second film to star to pot loving duo of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. The lovable burn out smokers are now roommates. They live in a condemned building looking for ways to score more smoke and just lay about all day. But Cheech is the "responsible" one. He has a job and a steady girlfriend. One day, Cheech wants to get his freak on so he tries to get Chong out of the house. Another problem arises as well, Cheech's brother "Red" (Cheech is another role) is in town and wants to hang with him. Firguring that he could kill two birds with one stone, Cheech pawns Chong off and Red. What kind of adventures will Chong and Red get into? Will Cheech get his freak on? How long will Chong go without some smoke? Just watch CHEECH & CHONG'S NEXT MOVIE to find out!!Tommy Chong takes over the directorial reigns for the sequel. He received some experience when he did some uncredited work on UP IN SMOKE. Funny but not as good as the first film. But Cheech and Chong fans will enjoy it. Followed by NICE DREAMS.Recommended.

It's not as funny as Up In Smoke in my opinion. If your a heavy Cheech fan you may be a little disappointed because he sees limited action in this movie. A lot of zany action and comedy..overall it's worth watching.

The opening sequence alone is worth the cost of admission, as Cheech and Chong drag that big ol garbage can across the parking lot, filled with gas. "Don't Spill it Man !", hilarious stuff. And then, as 'the plot' ensues, you're in for one heck of a ride. I watched this film recently and it holds up, being just as funny upon each viewing. check it out.