Sunday, October 17, 2004
Review: Team America ****
U.S. F'ing A
For those of you going to see Team America for it's political satire, you might be dissappointed. Although the marketing of the film leaves one with the impression that the movie is a send up of the current state of the nation, it's not. But don't worry too much, the movie hits on all cylinders and is a riot.
First and foremost, Team America is a great homage to the "Thunderbirds," A 1960's TV show involving puppets. Second, and more important, it is a send up of hollywood blockbuster action flicks ala Armagedon. Trey Parker and Matt Stone set thier satirical sights on Hollywood and don't let up. Nearly a brilliant as South Park the Movie, Team America is a great escape during this parody of an election.
For those of you going to see Team America for it's political satire, you might be dissappointed. Although the marketing of the film leaves one with the impression that the movie is a send up of the current state of the nation, it's not. But don't worry too much, the movie hits on all cylinders and is a riot.
First and foremost, Team America is a great homage to the "Thunderbirds," A 1960's TV show involving puppets. Second, and more important, it is a send up of hollywood blockbuster action flicks ala Armagedon. Trey Parker and Matt Stone set thier satirical sights on Hollywood and don't let up. Nearly a brilliant as South Park the Movie, Team America is a great escape during this parody of an election.
