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    [Fantastic Fest Review]…High Five

    There are a few buzzwords that grab people’s attention without any hesitation at Fantastic Fest – among them, “stoner pals” is very near the top of the list. Taking a cue from classic buddy flicks, this rambunctious comedy from director Manuel Facal has tons of charm. If you’re not hooked by the 12 minute mark, or at least laughing a lot, you might want to try new medication because something is definitely wrong with you. In the film, stoner pals Elias (Joaquín Tome) and Andres (Santiago Quintans) get up to all kinds of drug-fueled craziness, and once the membrane-drain train starts, there’s no getting off. What sets this apart from either…