a a kid and i do not like it probably because he wasn not with chong get stone all the time . but have just watch it a a standalone piece and i find it quite bittersweet and enjoyable . sure the story be a bit predictable but the movie do have a decent flow and never seem to bore . the acting be pretty decent and there be plenty of laugh ( again it not slapstick stoner humor ) also keep in mind that chong usually direct their film and cheech do a good job first time out . i think we would all like to see them reunite and but let just appreciate the material they have leave u and leave it at that . so if you want to see cheech branch out on his own and i would suggest check this out .