

Two hapless explorers lead an ill-fated 1804 expedition through the Pacific Northwest in a hopeless, doomed effort to reach the Pacific Ocean before Lewis and Clark.
Acting
Farley's physical comedy is genuinely transcendent, Perry plays perfect exasperated straight man.
Practical Effects
The eagle attack and bear mauling are gloriously unhinged practical effects.

Director
Christopher Guest
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Farley died four months before release; the film was dedicated to him and was his last leading role.
This bombed hard in '98 but became a cable staple—peak example of Farley's posthumous cult redemption arc.