Witty social commentary just didn't make me laugh

Rating: 6/10 (1 August 1999)

"South Park - Bigger, Longer, & Uncut" certainly had the ingredients and idea behind a potentially great movie, yet fell far short of its potential. Although there are several moments of hilarity, overall the movie fails to succeed in capturing its goal - to criticize the value system of society while also making its audience laugh. The first goal (and perhaps the most important in the creators' mind) is reached brilliantly. Trey Parker and Matt Stone prove how truly f**ked up the American value system is. They demonstrate how pure violence and sex is less censored than foul language which, unlike violence and (yes, even sometimes) sex, hurts no one. This in itself is funny. However, the actual movie in and of itself, regardless of its overall meaning, is not funny. There are few really good laughs in this movie. Many characters are unnecessary and undesired. Most people who watch the show on a semi-regular basis will be dissapointed by the lack of comedy in this movie. Some parts of this movie are just plain juvenile, and Kenny's character is misused. Most people who leave the theater will realize that they remember little from the movie - there are just few memorable moments. However, despite the fact that this movie is devoid of any truly memorable moments, people will ultimately remember its message. *** out of *****