How much mileage can you get out of two dumb teens making crude jokes about anything and
everything?
The answer is apparently quite a bit.
"Who are you fart-knockers?"
"Amusing, yes.
Yes."
"Yes, humorous, yes."
"Satirical comment on the times, yes."
"Yes, amusing."
"Beavis and Butt-Head'' soared to the stratosphere of pop culture in the 1990s.
People tuned in from all over to watch the two get in trouble between sessions of sitting
on the couch watching music videos.
Their escapades culminated in the 1996 film "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America," after which
they entered a long hibernation with a few sporadic returns.
Now, they're back once again with a new film coming straight to Paramount+ — "Beavis
and Butt-Head Do the Universe."
That's right; the kids aren't just traveling across the United States for their latest
adventure.
They're going into the furthest reaches of space, and if the trailer is any indication,
they'll provide ample commentary on the current state of the world.
It's understandable that fans would be wary of such a project – can Beavis and Butt-head
survive and thrive in modern times?
But according to critics, these fears are unfounded.
In fact, "Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe" may just be one of the best-reviewed films
of the year, as it's scored an astonishing rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
"This is it, Beavis.
We're finally gonna score."
After the first wave of reviews for the movie hit Rotten Tomatoes, the film held a stunning
score of 100%.
(The only thing that would have been better is if the critics' rating was at 69.)
And while it's been a while since we've seen the two jokesters, it seems that they haven't
missed a step during that long time away.
Critics praised the film for its humor and social commentary.
A.A.
Dowd of The Guardian wrote,
"Thankfully, the time away hasn't diminished the smart-dumb comedic value of their personas;
watching this latest revival, fans will probably match them chuckle for chuckle."
It seems as though anyone who was a fan of the stupidity of the characters throughout
their MTV series and their previous feature-length project is in for much of the same, which
is precisely what makes "Do the Universe" such a delight.
The characters may not change, but their surroundings do, allowing the duo to offer their signature
brand of humor in an entirely new environment.
Danielle Ryan of Slashfilm had this to say:
"Fans nostalgic for Cornholio, double entendres, and all of the 'huh huh's are sure to be overjoyed.
There's a lot of comedy to be mined simply in watching two dudes from 1998 try to make
sense of 2022, and their idiocy only makes it funnier."
It's much of the same with Beavis and Butt-Head, and that's exactly what critics like about
it.
It's another asinine romp that's coming at the perfect time to shine a light on modern
culture in a way only these two could provide.
"Beavis, this changes everything."
The legacy sequel has become all the rage as of late.
We've already seen how successful this can be this summer with the insane popularity
of "Top Gun: Maverick," and while it seems like nothing could unseat that picture as
the legacy sequel of the summer, "Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe" certainly gives
it a run for its money, handily taking the second-place spot.
Plenty of outlets were quick to mention "Top Gun: Maverick" in their reviews for the latest
"Beavis and Butt-Head" outing, and while the two films couldn't be more different, they
share a desire to bring the past to the modern-day.
Owen Gleiberman of Variety stated,
"I'm not sure that the world was clamoring for another Beavis and Butt-Head movie, and
this one isn't exactly the 'Top Gun: Maverick' of B & B-Head sequels.
It is, however, a shaggy, snark-infused lark that's likable enough to get by."
Kate Erbland of IndieWire also couldn't help but include a shoutout to "Top Gun: Maverick,"
explaining,
"Nothing will top 'Top Gun: Maverick' this summer in its profound ability to please a
rabid fanbase, but second place now has a strong contender with 'Beavis and Butt-Head
Do the Universe.'"
What's next for the duo who can't help but laugh at every sexual reference?
It's a big universe out there; hopefully, it's not the last time we've seen them.
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