South Park: Bigger, Longer Review
by Jeff Jenkins (movieforecast AT hotmail DOT com)July 8th, 1999
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (R)
4 stars (out of 5)
review by Jeff Jenkins www.angelfire.com/tn/movieforecast
Those loveable kids from TV's South Park have hit the big screen! In South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut Trey Parker and Matt Stone push the envelope for offensiveness and vulgarity far beyond that which was previously seen in the television show. The result is a hilarious comedy not for those of a weak constitution.
The premise has the gang going to see a Terrance and Phillip movie where they learn a plethora of new obscenities. When the parents find out they begin a protest against the movie which leads to Terrance and Phillip being arrested and a war with Canada (Terrance and Phillip's home country). The story plays out like an old MGM musical with the songs advancing the plot (although Ethel Merman never sang any songs like these!). And what great songs they are! From the hilariously irreverent "What Would Brian Boitano Do?" to Satan's rendition of the ballad "Up There" to Big Gay Al's extravagant "I'm Super, Thanks For Asking" to some others which are too vulgar to mention, these songs will be buzzing in my brain for some time to come. The animation is typical South Park (sort of a Peanuts on construction paper look) with the exception of the afterlife scenes involving Kenny. The scenes of hell are computer generated and look like something straight out of Dante's Inferno. Plus there are a few computer generated effects like explosions and such in other parts of the film.
This may be the most vile, offensive, and vulgar piece of animation ever created. It's also the most hilarious movie I've seen in a long time. If any part of the movie offends you, don't worry, it's meant to offend everyone. If you're a fan of the show, don't miss the movie. But be warned, don't bring the kids.
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