Kyle's mom's a bitch!

Rating: Null/10 (5 September 2001)

This has to be the most bizarre "musical" to ever see a theater screen.
Keep in mind that it helps to already be a fan of South Park in order to understand anything that's going on in this film. Otherwise, it's going to be a mystery and a bit of a shock to the system if you see this film unprepared.
THIS IS NOT A CHILDREN'S FILM. In spite of the cutsie cartoon caricatures, South Park is for adults only... *especially* BL&U. It contains some seriously harsh dialogue as well as some intense visuals that simply won't appeal to some of the more reserved viewers.
It also contains some of the most inspired lunacy and visual sight gags that have ever graced a movie screen. If you look closely at the entire South Park phenomenon, it becomes evident that there's more to the concept than just a collection of off-color jokes and one-liners and tongue-in-cheek TV and film references. This is a satirical reflection of the memories and recollections that so many of us remember from our times as a child, and how we looked at the rest of the world. However, South Park the TV series takes it all to an extreme... or maybe not. It's a love or hate sport of thing. You either get a bang out of it or you hate it with a passion. Either way, you won't soon forget it.
There's been a lot of controversy over South Park, mostly from people who simply "don't get it". Many of these seem to believe that it's a kid's show and keep condemning it for being such a corrosive influence on "our children". It is not a kid's show. Others think it's simply a vehicle for Parker and Stone to launch onto the viewing public with jokes and one-liners that in a live action series would get it cancelled in a week. In fact, there has indeed been some concerted efforts to get South Park cancelled, which is partly to blame (or thank, depending on your viewpoint) for "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut" of which the title itself could well be a take-off on the fact that one of the South Park kids (Stan) is Jewish... which also is no sacred cow, far as the unfolding events are concerned. Nobody is safe. Canadians, Germans, and French appear to be Prime Targets in South Park along with almost any organized religious, political, or ethnic group.
However:
"It is not prejudiced as it offends everyone equally."
First, down to the basics.

SP: BLU is one of the funniest and most imaginative and over-the-edge films I've ever seen. You haven't lived until you see Satan singing, A&E musical style, about dreaming of living a wonderful life "Up There", or the Academy Award nominated "Blame Canada" number, or the outrageous "Uncle F*cka" song... which could well end up having you humming it at work in spite of yourself. It's perhaps the most astonishing song in the film. And that's saying something. Besides, you've not lived until you witness a professionally choreographed/performed musical arrangement that includes the sounds of flatulence as part of the lyrics. It must be seen to be believed. What's more, it actually works. Amazing...
Marvelous fun throughout, for those with an open mind and a taste for the obscure... and aren't bothered with insecurities over how society is being corrupted by the Media... read: South Park.
Now, the serious part:

"South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut" actually contains a message. It's a not very subtle punch to the face of censorship and sensationalism regarding over-reaction to things as inconsequential as bad language vs the numerous and much more serious problems facing the world we all live in. It's odd that such a message would be overlooked by so many detractors who only see obscenity and gross crude humor as the "message". Either that or they simply chose not to see.

Of course, most people went to see this film only to get a belly laugh, rather than experience enlightenment over censorship. Others seem to have viewed this film for the sole reason of criticizing it. Their minds were already made up before they bought the ticket.

If you already think South Park is a waste of time and sensibility, forget seeing this film. You've already decided that it's crap.
But if you can be objective and you're not bothered by adult humor... and you're not afraid of being "corrupted", go see it. Rent it. Buy it. You just might end up finding that your memories of being a child might get jostled a bit. And it's OK to hum the tune of "Uncle F*cka" at work... just don't sing the lyrics.
And to those who might take offense at this film... perhaps it's because some of the shots taken at the villains in this movie, whether by direct insult or via metaphor, just might hit a little too close to home.
I was not offended. I went out and bought the DVD. It's worthy of repeated viewing, in my opinion. I also have almost 40 hours of South Park episodes on tape. It's all a great way to escape the rest of the world for a little while on a rainy evening when there's not much doing.
Your mileage may vary... and I do have nomex underwear. So far, the Underpants Gnomes haven't gotten them yet. (South Park fans know about the Underpants Gnomes)