Ineffective attempts to modernise stoner comedies set in the Middle Ages have been made in films like Your Highness. It takes a significant effort to close that gap, and Quasi is far from being a faultless film. Nevertheless, Broken Lizard does a good job of fostering a climate in which comedy can flourish, regardless of the era. The supporting cast members are flawless, and they all shine in each scene. The comedy and the accents are where there is the only inconsistency. The actors frequently vary between English, American, and French accents during the entire comedy, despite the fact that it is humorous. The effect is that the comedy and story are a touch off.
The extravagant narrative is Quasi's primary drawback. Obviously, the entire idea is a joke, but there are some elements of the joke that fall flat. A second death follows almost every death scene, or the protagonists threaten or contemplate killing another person. Although the king and the pope are both guilty of the same crime, their methods of operation are almost identical. The repetition is discouraging for a movie that is only a little over an hour and a half long, but it all adds up in the end.
Quasi will undoubtedly be appreciated by fans of Beerfest, as well as by those just looking for a good laugh. It is good to unwind with the gang and let them run wild in a world of auteur dramedies. Although far from perfect, the movie makes no attempt to be. Despite accents, the jokes are good and don't need a compelling story to work. Quasi has its moments, but it won't blow anyone away.
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