America
America

America

2022Movie127 minHebrew

An Israeli swimming tutor living in Chicago returns to Israel after 10 years of absence to bury his father. An encounter with a beloved childhood friend and his newly engaged girlfriend will set a series of events that will affect everyone's lives. A story set between a flower shop and an ancient monastery, between a swimming pool and the Mediterranean sea, between life and death - and somewhere in the middle.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users71%
Director: Matt ThompsonGenres: Animation, Comedy, Action, History

Plot Summary

In a bizarre alternate history, Abraham Lincoln must lead a motley crew of American legends against the British in the Revolutionary War. This animated comedy reimagines historical events with outrageous humor and over-the-top action, featuring a cast of famous figures in a patriotic, albeit wildly inaccurate, war for independence.

Critical Reception

America: The Motion Picture received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor crude and its historical reimagining more chaotic than clever. While some appreciated its unique R-rated animated approach and absurdity, many viewers and critics felt it lacked substance and relied too heavily on shock value and juvenile jokes.

What Reviewers Say

  • A crude and chaotic animated comedy that attempts to blend historical figures with R-rated humor.
  • While some viewers might enjoy the sheer absurdity, most found the jokes to be juvenile and the historical revisionism lacking.
  • Visually distinctive but ultimately a shallow and unfocused parody of American history.

Google audience: Google users were somewhat divided, with a majority approving of the film. Many enjoyed the raunchy humor and the sheer silliness of the concept, finding it to be a fun, albeit ridiculous, watch. However, a notable portion of users felt the humor was too over-the-top and that the film failed to deliver a cohesive or consistently funny experience.

Fun Fact

The film was initially developed as a live-action project before transitioning to animation, and its distinctive art style was inspired by a combination of classic Looney Tunes and modern animation techniques.

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