Harsh, Hilarious and deeply critical of many of societies ills

Rating: 8/10 (1 July 1999)

If you like semi twisted black humor used to question many of our thoughts and ideas and how we represent them in our various media forms you should like this film. By our I mean folks in the USA, and much of the western world. This is like the TV show in most every way, only more over the top, in that it asks hard questions and masks their seriousness in dark humor often reflecting what a majority of folks think and feel, but are often unwilling to admit to others, or themselves.
Good art not only reflects the artists thoughts and feelings, but those of the world they live it, even it that world doesn't want to hear/see it. As far as the quality of the film, it is very well done smooth and sound. It starts out quick and is so funny it is tough to hear the dialog because EVERYONE is laughing so hard. It slows down as it progresses and becomes more serious. The editing is well done. The sound is better and more interesting than one might think. The animation is not all "construction paper cut outs", but often sophisticated and lush. Keep in mind they are working with icons and ideas, so it all doesn't need to be overly sophisticated. As expected Trey and Matt pay homage to a myriad of classic images from films of the past and use them to punctuate their own ideas. This film is about good vs. evil, as simple as that. If you believe in free speech you will applaud this movie, if you think "this movie has warped my fragile little mind" then your mind is the little one, not mine! Remember Mc Carthyism?