‘Half Baked 2’: Rachel True Returns, Dexter Darden Joins Cast & More
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Half Baked: Totally High (2024) – A Modern Sequel to the Cult Classic
The 2024 film Half Baked: Totally High is the long-awaited sequel to the beloved 1998 stoner comedy Half Baked. Produced by Universal 1440 Entertainment, this follow-up was released directly on Blu-ray and digital platforms on April 16, 2024, offering fans a modern twist on the original’s iconic humor.
Plot Summary
Half Baked: Totally High follows JR (played by Dexter Darden), the son of Thurgood Jenkins (Dave Chappelle’s character from the first film). When JR’s best friend, Bruce, tragically dies after smoking a legendary strain of weed called “Biblica,” JR and his friends Miles (Moses Storm) and Cori (Ramona Young) decide to sell the rare cannabis to raise money for Bruce’s funeral. But their plans quickly spiral out of control when they attract the attention of a dangerous drug lord named Shadow (Justin Miles), turning their lighthearted scheme into a chaotic adventure.
Cast and Characters
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Dexter Darden as JR
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Moses Storm as Miles
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Ramona Young as Cori
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Rachel True returns as Mary Jane, JR’s mother
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Harland Williams makes a brief appearance as a weed-addicted gym teacher
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David Koechner plays Diesel, the owner of a legal cannabis dispensary
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Special guest appearances by Frankie Muniz and Jeff Ross
Reviews and Reception
The film has received mixed reviews. Some critics argue that Half Baked: Totally High lacks the original’s signature humor and suffers from the absence of stars like Dave Chappelle and Jim Breuer. Others, however, appreciate the film’s attempt to modernize the stoner comedy genre and praise its unexpected plot twists.
Should You Watch It?
If you’re a fan of weed comedies and curious about a modern take on Half Baked, this sequel might be worth checking out. However, die-hard fans of the 1998 original may find that Totally High falls short of the nostalgic charm and comedic brilliance they remember.
Where to Watch
Half Baked: Totally High is available for purchase or rental on platforms such as Amazon, Fandango at Home, and Tubi.
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