An American Carol

An American Carol

2008 · 83 min · EN · PG-13 · 4.3 (82 votes)
Dir. David Zucker · Starring Kevin Farley, Kelsey Grammer, Leslie Nielsen, Trace Adkins, Robert Davi, Geoffrey Arend · Music James L. Venable

Laugh like your country depends on it.

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A cynical anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.

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A broad, satirical romp that uses absurdity and parody to deliver a heavy-handed message about American patriotism. It's a loud, often unsubtle, and sometimes jarringly earnest take on national pride, aiming for laughs through its over-the-top portrayal of its themes.

satiricalabsurdistjingoisticcampysteadyparodypolitical satirebroad comedypatriotismpropagandacultural commentary
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