Only stupid people won't get this movie.

Rating: 9/10 (19 July 2004)

I have heard comments saying that this movie is nothing but bathroom humor, but unlike certain movies (i.e. White Chicks, Soul Plane, etc.) this movie has some of the smartest comedy from the year it was in theaters. The issue Trey Parker and Matt Stone take on is the evils of censorship and how parents should be watching their kids about what they see on television or a movie theater. Trey Parker and Matt Stone also put in lots of low-brow humor, but unlike most movies attempting this kind of humor, they are actually very successful. This movie pulls absolutely no punches whatsoever on one of the most serious issues in our country. People might complain that it will eventually be dated, but censorship has actually gotten a lot worse than it was back in 1999 and sees no sign of dying. What impressed me about the movie the most was that it was also a damn good musical, in fact, better than almost any musical from the decade this movie was released. If censorship does die eventually, it could possibly be used for historical purposes, just like what Looney Tunes did for World War II. All in all, this movie is a brilliant combination of witty and low-brow comedy, with some heavy issues that this country has right now. If you are into satirical, smart, sharply written comedy, you will absolutely love this movie.