Review of Team America: World Police (2004) by Ethan J — 04 Jul 2017

'TEAM America: WORLD POLICE' was directed by and stars Trey Parker, but also stars Matt Stone and Kristen Miller.?When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il (Trey Parker) orchestrates a global terrorist plot, it's up to the heavily armed marionettes of the highly specialised Team America unit to stop his dastardly scheme. The group, which includes the thespian-averse technology expert Chris (Matt Stone), not only has to face off against Jong-il, but they must also contend with F.A.G., the Film Actors Guild, a cadre of Hollywood liberals at odds with Team America's "policing the world" tactics.

If Matt and Trey know how to do one thing, it's make genius satire. And that is exactly what this movie is. I've already given the title of my favourite satire ever to 'South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut' but this movie definitely comes close. I recommend you watch the opening sequence of this movie. Like what you see? Carry on, treat yourself. If not then you won't like the rest of the film. I don't know what more I can say about the movie. Go try and see it. You might enjoy yourself.

That said, I may as well comment on the various other aspects of it. The story for this movie is pure brilliance. I cannot flaw the spectacular satire at all and it is truly remarkable. Every line of dialogue is taking the mick and the movie relishes in that. It knows exactly what it is and takes it in full stride. If you want to watch this movie for a pure, unfiltered raunchy laugh - you'll get what you payed for. If you wanna analyse the nitty-gritty and discover hidden meaning - you'll get what you payed for. The script is so open and so brilliant that I cannot congratulate Parker and Stone any more for their spectacular ability to write.

Each character in this movie is memorable. That is yet another strength of the dynamic duo. They all have distinguished personalities that also fall into the American stereotype. It's brilliant! The villains represent everything America hates and that is also genius. Nothing in this movie is wasted, it all means something and that is the reason it deserved all the acclaim it gets.

People complain about the animation style but I love it. It's fun, it's goofy and they precautions in creating immersion but that is what makes it great. I've used the word brilliant a lot already but I don't think I'm being too kind. Parker and Stone know exactly how to use animation for comedy and they perfected it again here.

This movie is funny, it's got great satire, it's interesting, the character's are great, the animation style is unique - it's great. Please, watch at least the first 10 minutes. If you laugh or smile even once, finish the film. If not, don't finish it. Chances are that you'll hate it and then go onto complain about it. I recommend this movie, and will rate it a patriotic 8 MERICAS out of 10.

Side Note - I watched this movie on the 4th of July by complete accident. This is the perfect example of the stars aligning to bring joy to the world.