America: The Motion Picture
America: The Motion Picture

America: The Motion Picture

2021Movie97 minEnglish

A chainsaw-wielding George Washington teams with beer-loving bro Sam Adams to take down the Brits in a tongue-in-cheek riff on the American Revolution.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users75%
Director: Matt ThompsonGenres: Animation, Comedy, Action, History

Plot Summary

A raunchy animated comedy that reimagines the American Revolution with historical figures in absurd scenarios. The film follows George Washington as he leads a team of unlikely heroes to defeat the British and save the United States. It's a wild, irreverent take on American history, filled with anachronisms and comedic violence.

Critical Reception

America: The Motion Picture received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its over-reliance on crude humor and a lack of cohesive narrative as major drawbacks. While some appreciated its anarchic spirit and voice acting, many found the comedy to be hit-or-miss and the historical reimagining to be more silly than insightful.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's crude and often nonsensical humor is a frequent target of criticism.
  • Some reviewers found the animation style and voice performances to be enjoyable, despite the film's flaws.
  • Critics generally agreed that the movie struggles with narrative coherence and relies too heavily on shock value.

Google audience: Google users generally responded more positively than critics, with many appreciating the film's over-the-top, absurd comedy and unique take on American history. While some found it too silly, a significant portion of viewers enjoyed its outrageous humor and voice cast.

Fun Fact

The film's visual style was heavily inspired by the animation of Ralph Bakshi, known for adult-oriented animated films like Fritz the Cat and Heavy Traffic.

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