God Bless America (film)

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Movie
German title God Bless America
Original title God Bless America
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 2011
length 105 minutes
Age rating FSK 16
Rod
Director Bobcat Goldthwait
script Bobcat Goldthwait
production Jeff Culotta ,
Sean McKittrick
music Matt Kollar
camera Bradley Stonesifer
cut David Hopper ,
Jason Stewart
occupation

God Bless America is an American dark comedy from the year 2011 the director Bobcat Goldthwait . The leading roles were played by Joel Murray and Tara Lynne Barr . The film premiered on September 9, 2011 at the Toronto International Film Festival .

action

Frank is divorced and recently lost his job. When he was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor , he no longer wanted to endure his life. While watching television, he decides to simply commit suicide. Shortly before he wants to take his own life with a pistol, he sees the spoiled teenage girl Chloe on a reality TV show who has a tantrum because she “only” gets a Lexus instead of a Cadillac Escalade for her birthday . Frank decides to rid the world of rude and annoying people. In particular, he wants to kill “stars” of the reality TV programs he despises.

On his "mission" Frank receives unexpected support from the schoolgirl Roxy, who watches him murder Chloe and then joins him. Together they attack rude moviegoers, radical Christians, road users who block two parking spaces with their car, spiteful TV presenters and those involved in a talent show.

Frank later learns from his doctor that he has not had a brain tumor after all. When it turns out that Roxy was not honest with him about her family and childhood, he breaks up with her. Frank then procures an AK-47 to kill employees and visitors at a casting show. Roxy joins him again and both are finally shot by the arriving police officers.

Reviews

Alex Billington from firstshowing.net gave 8 out of 10 points and said:

“It gets a little preachy at times, making it hard for everyone to enjoy, and repetitive or over-the-top with its mockery of American culture, but I thought it was hilarious. It's not as good as World's Greatest Dad , but it's definitely amusing. ”

“It sometimes becomes too instructive, which makes it difficult for many to enjoy it, and the film is too repetitive and exaggerated in mocking American culture, but I still enjoyed myself. The movie is not as good as World's Greatest Dad , but definitely amusing. "

- Alex Billington

The critic Eric D. Snider of the website film.com praised Joel Murray's performance, but missed a real development of the protagonist and awarded the rating B−.

“Static characters make poor protagonists - unfortunate, given how fine-tuned and sympathetic Joel Murray's performance is. I had the same thought when the movie was over that Frank probably has on a regular basis: Is this all there is? "

“Static figures result in poor protagonists - which is regrettable in view of Joel Murray's finely tuned, personable performance. When the film was over, I had the same thought that possibly haunted Frank on a regular basis: Was that all, nothing more? "

- Eric D. Snider

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Certificate of Approval for God Bless America . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry , November 2012 (PDF; test number: 134 615 V).
  2. ↑ Toronto Review: Bobcat Goldthwait's Wild, Violent 'God Bless America' at firstshowing.net, accessed March 21, 2012
  3. ^ SXSW Review: God Bless America at film.com, accessed March 21, 2012