What to Watch on Netflix Instant: The Trip(s)

I cannot be the only person who spends the length of a movie trying to find a movie to watch on Netflix Instant. The problem isn't that there aren't any good movies. The problem is that they are hard to find. My goal through this post, and future posts (hopefully), is to help you find something that is enjoyable to actually watch before you buy, unwrap, prepare, and eat all the popcorn.

This week's suggestion is actually two movies. They are so similar that I can describe them both at almost the exact same time. The first is The Trip and the second is The Trip to Italy. Both these movies star Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon as themselves. In The Trip, Steve, an English actor, is planning to take his girlfriend on a romantic getaway across the country while at the same time writing an article for The Observer on fine restaurants. Unfortunately, at last minute his girlfriend cancels and he has to take his best, and most annoying, friend, Rob.

The majority of the movie is just the two guys sitting in restaurants, eating food, and doing impressions. Both are very good at impressions, especially Rob Brydon; and he loves to show it off. The two of them will have a 5 minute conversation just with impersonations and it appears that it is just normal conversation. It wouldn't surpise me if 75% of the dialogue was made up on the spot. The movie does have its serious moments when the characters have ongoing problems between themselves and their families, but, overall, they keep it fairly light and always bring you back to laughing.

In short, The Trip To Italy is the same movie, but in Italy.

So, if you like very clever humor mixed with impressions, and an honest look at relationships between friends and family, give The Trip and its sequel a try. I found both movies to be very entertaining and they kept me laughing with their quick-witted and seemingly unscripted dialogue.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. I do hope you watch the movies, and if you do, I am sure you will enjoy them. For a brief look at The Trip take a look at the trailer here . Keep in mind, both movies are technically "Not Rated", but do have some bad language, adult situations, and adult humor. Although somewhat inappropriate at times, I did not find the movies offensive and I would gladly watch them again. Thanks again!

Be safe, be courteous.

Ryan