True genius disguised in coarseness

Rating: 10/10 (10 July 1999)

This movie's brilliance lies on two tracks. First, it takes the biting and somewhat subtle societal parodies of the Simpsons and Beavis-and-Butthead to a new level. Where those shows get a jab with a quick one-liner, SP takes a whole song and beats you over the head.
Second, this movie pays tribute to (or rips off from) the Broadway and/or movie musical. Direct rip-offs include at least two scenes from Les Miserables, one from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, etc.
To truly appreciate this magnificent commentary on modern society, you must have a well-rounded exposure to movies, music, literature, and current events. If all you hear are dirty words, then you are just as ill-equipped to deal with society as the characters in the movie.