The two flee the inner-city commune they are living in, leaving behind Sammy who feels it is important that he keep writing and publishing their message, and Fred's girlfriend, artist Petra.

Having been living in isolation (and by implication, stoned the entire time) for the last 20 years, Fred and Jesus return to New York City only to find the 1980s, entrenched in the yuppie ethos, to be something of a shock.

Fred realizes that despite having failed in his personal mission to prevent war, as long as there are young and idealistic people out there that share his views, there will always be hope for the world.

"[5] Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times called the film "endearing but uneven," writing that the two directors were "unable to give satire the crisp form and sharp pacing it needs to hit the mark squarely.

"[6] Rita Kempley of The Washington Post called it "stupefyingly idiotic ... a calamity of wasted potential and a lost forum for environmental and social issues.