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America: The Motion Picture
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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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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