Swearing is BAD, mmmkay?

Rating: Null/10 (26 July 1999)

1. Among these comments, there is much talk about Parker & Stone using every possible swear word and sexual/racist/religious blasphemy in an attempt to gain maximum shock value. However, even *they* didn't dare to use the C-word (I didn't hear it once), which is surely worth a thousand f***s for aural impact. (Unless this is the responsibility of the censors, in which case I apologise to P&S.) So much for the media-savvy generation that is desensitised to everything.
2. The songs were well written and very catchy, if excessive at times (I found myself wondering when the dialogue would come back on). The best moments were Terrance and Phillip's song, Mr. Mackey's song and, naturally, Cartman's commentary on Kyle's mother (in D minor :).
3. The back view of Kenny's half-dressed form emerging from bed during the first song is revelation enough for one sitting. It should have ended there.
4. On the whole, a very funny film, but only for fans of the TV series. It translated quite well onto the big screen, with few signs of seeming an overlong episode. The message is portrayed quite simplistically, but it serves its purpose.
5. A final observation, which seems to escape most people of my generation: animation doesn't have to be sophisticated to be effective.