We are starting a new feature around these parts, and we’re calling it Off The Rack. OTR is going to simply be a place where we can shoot the breeze about films that we enjoy that are no longer in theaters and must be sought out at rental shops, ordered online, or streamed for your delight. For those of you that have seen the film – join in on the discussion and for those of you that haven’t – get a hold of a copy and join us! And without further ado – here is our inaugural Off The Rack.
Today I will give just a few reasons why you should take Team America World Police Off The Rack.
Everything Is Funnier With Marionettes
Take something funny, get a marionette to do it, and the hilarity is amplified ten fold. This film proves the aforementioned mathematics time and time again. Stand out moments of the film include a doll on doll sex scene (full of lurid and perverse acts not fit for man nor beast) and a drunken vomiting scene that may be the funniest moment in any film I have seen! The decision to bring this story to life using marionettes was flat out genius, and the execution was second to none. (Watch the special features for a mini doc about the work that went into the making of this film – it’ ll blow your mind!)
Trey Parker and Matt Stone Rule
I am a fan of South Park, enjoyed Orgasmo greatly, and even have a soft spot for Baseketball. I fancy the comedy stylings of this creative pair and consider them as prized a duo as Laurel and Hardy ever were. These two dudes got thrust into the limelight because of their insanely crude and knee slapping-ly funny show South Park. Fast forward a few years on, pour money into their wallets and what do they make – an action/comedy using marionettes. This film would never have been made, nor would anything this kick ass have ever come out of the marionette universe if it wasn’t for these two gentlemen. Trey and Matt are visionaries with the balls to get ridiculous, and the talent to make it good.
Cameos, the Cameos MATT DAMON?, the Cameos.
So many celebrities and world figures get the piss taken out of them in this film. They are helpless to defend themselves as marionette avatars go on to do and say horribly embarrassing things; and we are better for it. If you have ever wanted to see Matt Damon with the intelligence of a donkey, or Kim Jong Il singing show tunes to himself – then this is a must see film for you. Special props goes out to Alec Baldwin who actually wanted to voice his own marionette.
The song America – FUCK YEA! Pushed the volume to 11. It’s played at multiple times throughout the film and even has a slow version for a very sombre moment. I will still get this song in my head at any given moment in my life, and I sing it all day long.
In Conclusion
This film is one of my most beloved comedies. It has high re-watchability and an amazing special features section that’ s a must see. You should definitely rent this, but may want to buy it for posterity. I consider this film to be a classic, and when my nephew is old enough to see it, I will give him my copy as a rite of passage. If for whatever reason you haven’t seen this picture – please, please do so and share your first time thoughts with the rest of us. For those of you that have seen the film, please share what you loved (or hated) about it.
