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The film follows two underachievers, played by Method Man and Redman, who smoke a magical substance that lands them in Harvard. While critics from Rotten Tomatoes often dismiss it as a "sloppily constructed stoner movie," fans celebrate it as a quintessential "feel-good" entry in the genre.

“The critics should get off their high horses... if you just want to have fun and watch a stoner/comedy movie, chances are you'll probably like this one” Rotten Tomatoes

Be prepared for absurd humor, including the exhumation of John Quincy Adams and plenty of "stoner logic". The Book: How High We Go in the Dark (2022)

Readers often find it an "emotional rollercoaster" that is as haunting as it is beautiful. Community Perspectives

Rude, silly, and unapologetically lowbrow. It’s best enjoyed if you don't take it too seriously.

Each chapter acts as a semi-contained short story, jumping through time and perspectives to build a larger picture of survival.

The chemistry between the leads and a high-energy old-school North American hip-hop soundtrack.