An American Carol
Director: David Zucker
Starring: Kevin P. Farley, Kelsey Grammer, Jon Voight, Robert Davi, Chriss Anglin, Dennis Hopper, Trace Adkins, David Allan Grier & Leslie Nielsen
Rated: PG-13
Length: 83 min.
Released: October 3, 2008
Trailer
IMDB.com Synopsis:
At a July 4 barbecue, gramps tells the kids the story of Michael Malone, a documentary filmmaker and Michael Moore look-alike who hates America and wants to abolish July 4th. He refuses to celebrate with his nephew Josh, who’s shipping out soon to the Middle East. That night, Michel has a vision of his hero, JFK, who predicts that three ghosts will visit Michael. Sure enough, General Patton, George Washington, and country music star Trace Adkins visit Michael show him the fruits of patriotism, just wars, and pacifism. Meanwhile, Arab terrorists want Malone to help them with a propaganda film. Is he the next Leni Riefenstahl or will he see the light?
My Thoughts:
A little disclaimer: If you are a what some would consider to be a “bleeding heart” liberal or a huge fan of Michael Moore, the ACLU and/or MoveOn.org…you will not enjoy this movie at all. If, however, you like satire and have even an ounce of conservative in you there will definitely be something in this movie for you to laugh at.
I’m not really one for satire mainly because the story itself is usually lacking. It always lacks a lot because it’s just making stuff up to get to the next joke. Of all the satire films I’ve seen, this one does that the least.
The element of this movie that was the most fun…all the cameos. There are so many!!!…and they are just hilarious!!! Everything from Bill O’Reilly and Trace Adkins to Paris Hilton and Gary Coleman.
All in all, the acting, the jokes and the cameos…it’s all top notch satire. Truly Zucker at his best and most irreverent. I wouldn’t expect anything less. I’m giving this one 4 stars out of 5.
