Eduardo Franco is one of the best comedians in Hollywood, famously known for his hilarious acting skills. His performance in the Netflix movie The Package (2018) is one of his most remarkable pieces.
The comedy film “The Package” was released on Netflix in 2018. It’s a chaotic, funny story about a group of teenage friends whose vacation turns into total chaos. The movie, directed by Jake Szymanski, combines teen humor with uplifting moments while highlighting friendship and devotion. Let’s go into the plot and discover the humorous events that occur, as well as the film’s strange ending.
Eduardo Franco’s most recognizable humorous side can be seen in Stranger Things season 4 as Argyle.
Plot Overview
It follows the story of five friends who go on a spring break trip into the woods. Their objective is to relax enjoy nature, and have fun. However, things take an unexpected turn when one of them, Jeremy, is accidentally hurt in the most horrific way.
Yes, Jeremy (Eduardo Franco) unintentionally cut off his private part during the fun they were having at the camp! This unexpected act triggers a chain of wild and ridiculous events as the rest of the guys attempt to save Jeremy and his “package.” Since then, their primary goal is to deliver the severed body part to the hospital in time for reattachment.
Meet the main characters
| Characters | Roles |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Abelar (Eduardo Franco) | The main guy who suffered the terrible accident |
| Sean Floyd (Daniel Doheny) | Jeremy’s best friend, who feels responsible and takes charge of the mission |
| Donnie (Luke Spencer Roberts) | A friend who’s only an addition to chaos with his strange ideas |
| Becky Abelar (Geraldine Viswanathan) | Jeremy’s sister, who joins the trip and brings a bit of drama and sarcasm |
| Sarah (Sadie Calvano) | Becky’s friend and Sean’s crush, who helps keep things under control during the madness |
The Trip Begins – Fun Times with a Twist
The movie begins with the five friends going on a camping trip, eager to escape their daily lives. They want to spend time outside, drink beer, and hang out. They are a fun-loving gang, and everything appears to be going well, until, Jeremy begins to flaunt a little.
In an attempt to impress his friends (and because he’s slightly drunk), Jeremy pulls out a knife to cut his own urinary stream in a funny way. Instead of showing off his excellent knife skills, he stumbles and the blade accidentally cuts off his private part. The group is horrified, and it takes them a moment to realize what happened.
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The group realizes that Jeremy’s life may not be in danger, but something very important has been sliced off, and, they need to act fast if they want to save it. Sean immediately calls for assistance, and a rescue helicopter is dispatched to transport Jeremy to the hospital. However, in their hurry, the group unintentionally sends their injured friend without his detached part.
Another major blunder made by Sean, he dropped all the cell phones down in the valley while he was panicking and trying to reach the signals to call for assistance.
Now the remaining friends must carry the package to the hospital as soon as possible. What follows is a race against time, full of bizarre blunders and ridiculous circumstances.
A hilarious journey towards saving a friend’s life
They keep their friend’s private part in a cooler and begin moving towards the hospital. But, it becomes a bigger challenge than the friends expected. They encounter a bunch of challenges along the way, including:
- A snake attack: At one point, a snake gets into the cooler, forcing the group to wrestle with it.
- Lost in the forest: They struggle to find the right path, leading to tension and funny arguments.
- A wild misunderstanding: At a gas station, they try to explain their emergency to the owner but he realizes that he’s been cheated which becomes a troubled situation for them.
- Becky and Sean’s sibling argument: As the pressure builds, Becky and Sean argue over whose fault the situation is, adding drama to the already hectic situation.
- Delivered the package to the wrong hospital: They were so concerned about saving their friend’s life that they accidentally delivered the package to the wrong patient in a different hospital who by coincidence was suffering from the same injury.
- Personal drama and sarcasm: During the whole journey they have a lot of arguments and fun moments because of the misunderstandings they developed throughout the trip.
Sean is especially determined to deliver the package to the hospital because he feels responsible for the whole incident. His love for Sarah also drives him to be heroic, even when things go wrong.
Did they save the day?
After a long and crazy journey, the party finally arrives at the hospital. However, in true comedic style, the package is accidentally swapped with something else shortly before being handed over to the doctors. They manage to collect it just in time, and the medical team gets to work.
The movie ends with Jeremy recovering in the hospital after surgery. Good news! The surgeons successfully reattached his private part. Despite the bizarre and exhausting journey, the friends completed their task. Jeremy expresses gratitude, and everyone has a touching moment, recognizing how much they mean to each other.
Major themes in the movie
Although “The Package” is primarily an adult comedy, it does touch on important subjects such as
- Friendship: The movie shows how true friends will go to great lengths to help each other, even in embarrassing situations.
- Teamwork: The characters have to work together, despite their differences, to complete their mission.
- Growing Up: The challenges the group faces help them mature and understand the value of friendship and loyalty.
- Sibling Relationships: Becky and Sean’s relationship highlights the ups and downs of siblings, but also the deep bond they share.
Conclusion
There’s a reason they say “A friend in need is a friend indeed“. Despite its sarcastic and funny views, this movie stands out, especially when it comes to sacrificing for a friend. While the plot revolves around a bizarre accident, the movie’s heart is in the character’s relationships and willingness to help a friend in need. The ending conveys a positive message, no matter how difficult life seems, loyal friends will always have your back.
