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Achmed Saves America
From the inventive mind of Jeff Dunham comes the first animated movie starring the world’s most beloved, failed bad guy: Achmed the Dead Terrorist! The Little Skeleton That Couldn’t unexpectedly finds himself in Americaville, USA. There, Achmed is mistaken as a French exchange student while he bumblingly plots to destroy the town and all its “infidels.” But when exposed to the sweet things in life, Achmed’s campaign of hate turns into a patriotic all-American lovefest.
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Plot Summary
Jeff Dunham reprises his role as the ventriloquist dummy Achmed the Dead Terrorist, who is accidentally sent back in time to Colonial America. He must find a way to get back to his own time and prevent a terrible misunderstanding that could change history forever. Along the way, he encounters historical figures and finds himself in a series of comical situations.
Critical Reception
Achmed Saves America received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely panned for its weak humor, uninspired plot, and reliance on tired stereotypes. The film struggled to find an audience and is generally considered one of Jeff Dunham's least successful projects.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on outdated and offensive stereotypes for its humor.
The plot is nonsensical and fails to engage.
A significant disappointment for fans of ventriloquism comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Achmed Saves America' is largely negative, with many viewers finding the humor to be stale and offensive. The film's premise is often cited as weak and unimaginative, leading to a generally poor viewing experience.
Fun Fact
The film attempts to leverage the popularity of Jeff Dunham's character Achmed the Dead Terrorist, but failed to capture the same comedic success in a feature film format.
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