Last night, Anna made me watch Team America: World Police, by the creators of South Park.
It was without a doubt, the worst movie I have ever seen. Yes, there were some funny parts — Kim Jong Il singing “I’m So Lonely” stands out — but by and large, it was an offensive and disgusting movie.
Interestingly enough, the sets and technical aspects of the movie were outstanding. The remarkable level of detail, clever use of materials, and technical tricks (forced perspective comes to mind) impressed me immensely.
However, Matt Stone and Trey Parker simply ruined the movie with their puerile humour.
If you’re thinking of watching this movie, drill a hole in your head instead. It’ll be more fun and then you’ll have something to talk about afterward.
If you haven’t already gone to see The Corporation, it’s
playing at Upstate Films.
I’m not entirely certain how I feel after seeing it. I’ll need to think
about it some more, but I know for certain that we will only be buying
organic milk from now on.
I’m certain Anna will have a more detailed review of the film
soon.
Ah, summer (although this wacky weather nearly doesn’t qualify).
Movie-makers know that both the small and the larger kids are on
vacation this time of year. All the kids want is eye-candy, unobscured
by all but the thinnest veil of meaning or plot.
“I, Robot” is eye-candy a plenty. How can any kid resist the lure of
a film filled with robots? Lots of robots. Angry, rebellious robots.
And one possibly murderous robot. Robots are cool, even if CG sometimes
makes them look a little silly. Robots are so cool in fact, that I
agreed with the VIKI program, and I was rooting for the robot rebellion
to succeed.
Ah yes, I cannot forget the cool car, and a decent motorcycle. Both
of course involved in obligatory action/chase scenes resulting in
destruction of said vehicle.
There was even additional eye candy for just for the adults: one
half-naked and then fully nude Will Smith, and one showering chick
whose name I don’t know.
Like too much candy, the movie seemed like a great idea at the time,
but afterwards Jeff and I both suffered ill effects: Jeff had a
headache, and I was in a daze.
I will most likely pass when this one comes to DVD, but I plan to
check out the Asimov work that “suggested” it (I, Robot), as well as revisiting Alex Proyas’
previous movie (the somewhat superior Dark City).
