Cocaine Bear is a movie about a bear. A bear that does cocaine. Yes, this is a real film, and no, it’s not actually bad. In fact, Cocaine Bear is one of the most enjoyable movies to come out in recent times. It’s certainly not for everyone; if you’re not a fan of gratuitous violence, profanity or horror in general, you’ll probably want to sit this one out. But, if that’s your thing, then Cocaine Bear might just be the greatest thing to ever grace your eyes, ears and soul.

What makes Cocaine Bear so entertaining is how it doesn’t try to take itself seriously. Like, at all. Sure, the producers slapped a “based on true events” sticker on the film, but apparently that means next to nothing, considering that the true tale ended when the bear overdosed and died without a single casualty. The movie, however, takes this absurd concept and runs with it for 90 minutes. Never does the film try to be serious or insert some deeper message. It’s a story about a bear that does cocaine. It’s funny and violent and doesn’t demand anything more than your enjoyment.

Besides the titular cocaine bear, the film is packed with other characters. Like many horror and thriller movies before, much of the fun of Cocaine Bear stems from seeing who’ll make it out by the end of the film. The characters are all enjoyable and funny in their own ways, but what makes them shine is the situations they’re put in. The characters and story interact in the perfect way in which they elevate each other. Sure, Cocaine Bear doesn’t boast the most interesting or well-written characters in the history of cinema, but that’s not what you’re here to see. They’re the perfect characters for this type of movie, and that’s all you can really ask for.

Cocaine Bear breaks all known laws of the universe and ascends to a higher existence, reaching the elusive rating of six stars. Out of five.