Review of Idiocracy (2006) by Jim H — 22 Oct 2011
An average guy and a prostitute participate in a military experiment gone wrong that results in both waking up in a future Earth where everybody is stupid.
The corporatization of politics and America's obsession with violence provide the fodder for this film's satire, and though these are fair points, I thought the film ran out of gas after its initial points were made. And the menace of Rita's pimp can never really be taken all that seriously by the audience, and it seemed as though the characters treated his presence with the same blithe inattention despite his frequent mention.
The performances were all fine, Luke Wilson and Dax Shepard playing their normal roles.
Overall, this film gets two stars for its concept, but beyond that, there wasn't much to sink one's teeth into.
This review of Idiocracy (2006) was written by Jim H on 22 Oct 2011.
Idiocracy has generally received positive reviews.
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