An American Carol - Blu-ray Forum

Rob71 · 10-12-2008, 02:28 PM

Can someone who has seen this give me a mini review? I like almost everyone involved in this, and the previews look pretty funny.

vegeta88 · 10-12-2008, 05:00 PM

My parents and aunt and uncle saw it and they all liked it a lot. My uncle, who generally does not like movies, thought it was really good and very funny. As of late, most parody movies are completely horrible IMO but based on their reviews I think I'll see it.

Rob71 · 10-12-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vegeta88

My parents and aunt and uncle saw it and they all liked it a lot. My uncle, who generally does not like movies, thought it was really good and very funny. As of late, most parody movies are completely horrible IMO but based on their reviews I think I'll see it.

This is why I was holding off until I got some feedback. I might just have to check it out.

ESUNintel · 10-13-2008, 12:13 AM

I want to see that movie so badly also. Hopefully I'll have time later this week.

Stubblecat · 10-13-2008, 12:20 AM

I know I'll probably get yelled at, but in case anyone doesn't know, An American Carol is made for Republicans. It casts 'liberals' as America-hating nutjobs. Definitely a niche film. Fox News loves it.

GORT · 10-13-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Stubblecat

I know I'll probably get yelled at, but in case anyone doesn't know, An American Carol is made for Republicans. It casts 'liberals' as America-hating nutjobs. Definitely a niche film. Fox News loves it.

Truth Hurts I guess

Stubblecat · 10-13-2008, 12:31 AM

Being a Canadian, I'll skip starting a flame war about U.S. politics.

But before anyone barks at me for commenting on a country I don't live in, I remind you that neighbouring America is like sleeping next to an elephant: You're directly affected by every little move it makes.

Rob71 · 10-13-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Stubblecat

Being a Canadian, I'll skip starting a flame war about U.S. politics.

But before anyone barks at me for commenting on a country I don't live in, I remind you that neighbouring America is like sleeping next to an elephant: You're directly affected by every little move it makes.

That's why you should be very, very nice to us.

Stubblecat · 10-13-2008, 12:40 AM

Us Canucks are known for our politeness for a reason!

Fear!

GreenScar · 10-13-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Stubblecat

I know I'll probably get yelled at, but in case anyone doesn't know, An American Carol is made for Republicans. It casts 'liberals' as America-hating nutjobs. Definitely a niche film. Fox News loves it.

I thought it was a direct parody of Michael Moore(?). He is not a typical Liberal. But I'm only speaking of what I've read of the film as I've yet to see it.

Stubblecat · 10-13-2008, 01:26 AM

I'm not criticizing the film, because I haven't seen it. But the gist of its actual production is that it was specifically created, funded and cast with, by and for conservative Republicans. That's completely on the record and the filmmakers have stated that publicly.

The Michael Moore thing would just be sort of the most obvious target of this type of movie, that's all. Moore is pretty much understood to be the 'famous' symbol of the Left while someone like Bill O'Reilly or Rush Limbaugh might be the equivalent on the Right.

I personally feel that political humour only works when it skewers everybody. Bob Roberts is a good example.

GORT · 10-13-2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stubblecat

I'm not criticizing the film, because I haven't seen it. But the gist of its actual production is that it was specifically created, funded and cast with, by and for conservative Republicans. That's completely on the record and the filmmakers have stated that publicly.

The Michael Moore thing would just be sort of the most obvious target of this type of movie, that's all. Moore is pretty much understood to be the 'famous' symbol of the Left while someone like Bill O'Reilly or Rush Limbaugh might be the equivalent on the Right.

I personally feel that political humour only works when it skewers everybody. Bob Roberts is a good example.

99% of the political humor and news already Skewer the Right in every way possible

GreenScar · 10-13-2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FEP3108

99% of the political humor and news already Skewer the Right in every way possible

I would have to agree with you.

MacDaddy · 10-13-2008, 01:54 AM

I saw the movie today. They use the scrooge theme. The main character is visited by three ghost to show him what he has done wrong. It does paint liberals as America-hating nutjobs, but as FEP3108 said the truth hurts. I enjoyed the movie it was funny. I had to go see it just to support the guys in Hollywood that had the balls to make the movie over there in liberalville.

Mxr5150 · 10-13-2008, 05:30 AM

i have to see this before it leaves theaters, i love Zucker's movies.

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

I would have to agree with you.

Oh... I would have to agree as well. Big time.

werewuf · 10-13-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FEP3108

Truth Hurts I guess

As if the right wing nutjobs who have run this country into the ground the past eight years LOVE this country more than the left? I don't think so. This kind of rhetoric is getting old and in the way like McCain, and simply not a valid comment or argument any longer. Time to move on.....and talk about blu-ray.

Mxr5150 · 10-13-2008, 07:07 AM

Okay, right or left, let's not bring politics in here, please (calling people "nutjobs").

werewuf · 10-13-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mxr5150

Okay, right or left, let's not bring politics in here, please (calling people "nutjobs").

AMEN

RazorFromHRSnet · 10-13-2008, 11:46 AM

American Carol was a very funny movie, and if you feel the way I feel about America, you will enjoy it immensley. If you are more left-leaning, I doubt it will convert you - you will either think everything is warm or just dumb.

10-12-2008, 02:28 PM	#1
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	An American Carol Can someone who has seen this give me a mini review? I like almost everyone involved in this, and the previews look pretty funny.

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10-12-2008, 05:00 PM	#2
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	My parents and aunt and uncle saw it and they all liked it a lot. My uncle, who generally does not like movies, thought it was really good and very funny. As of late, most parody movies are completely horrible IMO but based on their reviews I think I'll see it.

10-13-2008, 12:13 AM	#4
ESUNintel Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Colorado	I want to see that movie so badly also. Hopefully I'll have time later this week.

10-13-2008, 12:20 AM	#5
Stubblecat Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Canada The Large Blu-ray collection:89 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:1	I know I'll probably get yelled at, but in case anyone doesn't know, An American Carol is made for Republicans. It casts 'liberals' as America-hating nutjobs. Definitely a niche film. Fox News loves it.

10-13-2008, 12:31 AM	#7
Stubblecat Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Canada The Large Blu-ray collection:89 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:1	Being a Canadian, I'll skip starting a flame war about U.S. politics. But before anyone barks at me for commenting on a country I don't live in, I remind you that neighbouring America is like sleeping next to an elephant: You're directly affected by every little move it makes.

10-13-2008, 12:40 AM	#9
Stubblecat Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Canada The Large Blu-ray collection:89 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:1	Us Canucks are known for our politeness for a reason! Fear!

10-13-2008, 01:26 AM	#11
Stubblecat Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Canada The Large Blu-ray collection:89 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:1	I'm not criticizing the film, because I haven't seen it. But the gist of its actual production is that it was specifically created, funded and cast with, by and for conservative Republicans. That's completely on the record and the filmmakers have stated that publicly. The Michael Moore thing would just be sort of the most obvious target of this type of movie, that's all. Moore is pretty much understood to be the 'famous' symbol of the Left while someone like Bill O'Reilly or Rush Limbaugh might be the equivalent on the Right. I personally feel that political humour only works when it skewers everybody. Bob Roberts is a good example.

10-13-2008, 01:54 AM	#14
MacDaddy Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Fort Walton Beach FL 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:1534 DVD collection:50 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I saw the movie today. They use the scrooge theme. The main character is visited by three ghost to show him what he has done wrong. It does paint liberals as America-hating nutjobs, but as FEP3108 said the truth hurts. I enjoyed the movie it was funny. I had to go see it just to support the guys in Hollywood that had the balls to make the movie over there in liberalville.

10-13-2008, 07:07 AM	#17
Mxr5150 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:10	Okay, right or left, let's not bring politics in here, please (calling people "nutjobs").

10-13-2008, 11:46 AM	#19
RazorFromHRSnet Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:89 Blu-ray reviews:1	American Carol was a very funny movie, and if you feel the way I feel about America, you will enjoy it immensley. If you are more left-leaning, I doubt it will convert you - you will either think everything is warm or just dumb.

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