Review of Mr. Freedom (1969) by Alex S — 07 Jun 2008

I am torn on this one. On one hand, the idea of America's greatest superhero, Mr. Freedom (decked out in red, white and blue football equipment and going about his daily life in a cowboy hat) fighting political incorrectness in France in the form of Communists in all red and an inflatable dragon representing China is kitschy, unique and hilarious.

On the other, the joke surprisingly gets old fast and you can see where things are going before you even get there. But still, for scenes that depict the US Embassy as a bulk grocery store a la Wal-Mart with go-go dancing girls and an interesting scene involving a character called "Christ Man," you owe it to yourself to check it out if you can.

Certainly not for everyone but the film does have its merits in crazy visuals and ideas and a plot that is oddly timely, even if it drags in the last third.