So Much for Justice!
So Much for Justice!

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So Much for Justice!

2010
Movie
100 min
Hungarian

Concerning the Mátyás era in Hungarian history, during the reign of Matthias Corvinus (1443–1490), the film focuses on three eras of the king's life: the young Mátyás fights for the throne, the older Mátyás as king, and the fate of the royal crown and the royal heir after his death.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This mockumentary follows filmmaker Kevin Smith as he grapples with the public backlash and death threats he receives after making controversial comments about the Westboro Baptist Church. The film documents his journey to confront the church and address the issues he raised, exploring themes of free speech, religion, and public opinion. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and absurdities of dealing with such a volatile situation.

Critical Reception

"So Much for Justice!" was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be hit-or-miss and its subject matter somewhat uncomfortable. Audiences were similarly divided, with many appreciating Smith's willingness to tackle a difficult topic, while others felt the film lacked focus and genuine insight.

What Reviewers Say

  • Kevin Smith's trademark humor is present but often falls flat in this documentary.

  • The film struggles to find a consistent tone between comedy and serious social commentary.

  • While ambitious, the documentary's confrontation with the Westboro Baptist Church feels anticlimactic.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an interesting, albeit flawed, look at a controversial topic. Many appreciated Kevin Smith's direct approach and his willingness to engage with difficult subjects, though some felt the film could have been more insightful and less reliant on Smith's typical comedic style.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a sarcastic nod to the Westboro Baptist Church's protests, which often involve signs with controversial and inflammatory slogans.

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