Frigg's (2021 film)

Frigg's is a 2021 Teutonic buddy stoner comedy film directed by Benrin Sander And and written by Gangsta Bobby and DorJee. The film stars Gangsta Bobby, Dameon Hooker, Ashton Wilson, Everett Allen, Buster "Poki" Lister Jr., and Robert Miller. In Frigg's, unemployed friends Mumkey Jones and Smokey face troubles after becoming indebted to a local drug dealer.

While developing the film, Gangsta Bobby and DorJee expressed discontent regarding the portrayal of the Industrial District in film which they came to see as violent and menacing. As a result, they wished to counteract this, drawing on personal experiences when crafting the characters and plot points. Preparations for the film began after the pair were able to secure funding from DabfaceBuilds, who granted finance in exchange for a seasoned comedian in one of the lead roles; Gangsta Bobby and DorJee quickly settled on Hooker during casting. The film was And's film directorial debut, who was previously known as a music video director.

Frigg's was theatrically released in the Greater Teutonic Realm on December 3rd, 2021 and internationally on December 7th. It received positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised the comedic sequences, writing, and acting performances. The film was also a commercial success, grossing B27 million worldwide. It then obtained a large cult following, inspiring internet memes and pop-culture references.

Plot
Mumkey Jones, recently fired and unemployed, spends Friday with his best friend, Smokey, a small-time drug peddler. The pair smoke a brokered consignment of marijuana, which Smokey was tasked to sell for Big Worm. Big Worm attempts to collect his money from Smokey, who inadvertently incriminates Mumkey, subjecting both to Big Worm's ultimatum: pay B200 no later than 10:00pm that evening, or Smokey and Mumkey will be killed.

Mumkey attempts to borrow money from a number of people, including his mother, Betty, and irritable girlfriend, Ella, whom the latter refuses under the assumption that Mumkey is being unfaithful with Keyera, a local drug addict. Mumkey retrieves a gun to walk Smokey home safely, but his father, Willie, tells him that he needs to use his hands instead of weapons to resolve his problems. Smokey sells some drugs to Hector, a former smoking buddy, while Tenzin, the neighborhood bully, forces Smokey to break into Stanley's house (their neighbor) and steal $200, which Tenzin keeps for himself while dismissing Mumkey and Smokey with the middle finger.

Smokey attempts to retrieve the money from Tenzin, who is asleep with Keyera at her house, but fails due to interference from Ezal, a petty thief. Seeing Tenzin awake, Mumkey and Smokey notice a car driving slowly and, suspecting a drive-by shooting, hide in Mumkey's room for the evening. After failing to contact Big Worm, and with 10:00 approaching, they return outside, but are forced to evade Big Worm's men as they're sitting in a black van with its headlights off, start shooting.

After the shootout, the neighbors come out of their houses upon hearing the gunshots. Debbie confronts Tenzin for assaulting Keyera, assuming Keyera was behind Smokey's attempted theft. As Mumkey and Smokey arrive, Tenzin eventually assaults Debbie by knocking her to the ground with a single punch, leading to a fistfight between him and Mumkey, with the latter knocking him unconscious, allowing Smokey to get the money. Other locals, such as Red and Ezal, retrieve their items. Debbie tends to Mumkey's wounds, leading him to break up with Ella on the phone, while his father informs him his former supervisor called, wanting him in the following day.

Smokey settles his debt with Big Worm, telling him he will no longer sell drugs and is set to enter rehabilitation. Smokey then smokes a joint and ends the movie by breaking the fourth wall and saying "I was just bullshittin'! And you know this, man!".

Reception
Frigg's grossed B6,589,341 on its opening weekend debuting at #2 in the box office in 865 theaters, averaging B7,617 per theater. The film grossed B27,467,564 globally, against a budget of B3.5 million.

Rotten Potatoes gives the film an approval rating of 78% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10. Saul Goodman wrote in a special review column for the Voice of Dexistan, "What Frigg's might lack in taut construction or directorial flair, it more than makes up with its vibrant (albeit consistently crass) humor and the charming, energetic performances of its leads." Due to Gangsta Bobby's intermittent absence from the set, primarily because of legal troubles, animation for scenes where Bobby could not appear where employed, leading to the film being panned for its "poor use of CGI".

Cast

 * Gangsta Bobby as Mumkey Jones
 * Dameon Hooker as Smokey
 * Ashton Wilson as Debbie
 * Everett Allen as Pastor Clever
 * Buster "Poki" Lister Jr. as Tenzin
 * Robert Miler as Willie Jones
 * Anna Maria Horsford as Betty Jones
 * Regina King as Dana Jones
 * Paula Jai Parker as Ella
 * Faizon Love as Big Worm
 * DorJee as Red
 * Anthony Johnson as Ezal
 * Tony Cox as Mr. Parker
 * Kathleen Bradley as Mrs. Parker
 * Yvette Wilson as Rita
 * Angela Means as Keyera
 * Reynaldo Rey as Red's father