Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling
Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling is a 2009 direct-to-video comedy film directed by Ellory Elkayem, written by Stephen Mazur, and it a sequel to the 2004 film Without a Paddle.[2] Aside from the theme of three men on a river adventure to find something, there is little connection to the first film. None of the original actors return.
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| Directed by | Ellory Elkayem |
| Written by | Stephen Mazur |
| Produced by | Amy Goldberg |
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| Cinematography | Thomas L. Callaway |
| Edited by | John Gilbert |
| Music by | Thomas Chase |
| Distributed by | Paramount Famous Productions |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $4,422,827 (DVD rentals)[1] |
It was released on DVD on January 13, 2009.
Plot
Two childhood friends (Oliver James and Kristopher Turner) reunite years later to take part in an unusual quest that involves traveling into the woods in search of Ben's high school sweetheart. They are joined by their British rival Nigel (Rik Young) and, as the stakes get higher and the squirrels turn hostile, the hapless trio attempts to navigate a raging river while realizing that sometimes nature isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Cast
- Oliver James as Ben Reed
- Kristopher Turner as Zach Howell
- Rik Young as Nigel
- Madison Riley as Heather "Earthchild" Bessler
- Amber McDonald as Thunderstorm
- Jerry Rice as Hal Gore
- Cory Bossom as Young Ben Reed
- Robert Blanche as Massey
- Ellen Albertini Dow as Mrs. Bessler
- Todd A. Robinson as Overton
Reception
Entertainment Weekly called it "the most unnecessary sequel ever".[3]
Ryan Keer of DVDTalk gave it half a star out of 5, and recommend viewers "Skip It".[2]
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