South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut Reviews (original) (raw)

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut is a musical comedy film based on the popular animated TV series South Park. Released in 1999, it serves as a perfect satire of censorship and the moral panic surrounding adult content in media. I unabashedly declare that this film is way better than any cookie-cutter Disney musical, hands down. This ain't some sanitized, kid-friendly fairy tale for grandma to snooze through - nope, this one's for the grown-ups who can appreciate raunchy, politically incorrect humor. Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the genius minds behind South Park, took their signature crude yet clever style to new heights (or depths, depending on your perspective) with this film. They fearlessly push every envelope imaginable, with humorously over-the-top scenes of profanity, gore, sex, and general depravity. It's like a fever dream of crudeness that will leave even the most open-minded viewer stunned at times. That being said, this isn't just mindless shock value. The plot, centered around the war with Canada sparked by the boys' love of a vulgar new film, makes some sharp points about first amendment rights, the gullibility of moral crusaders, and parents' tendencies to blame media for their kids' misbehavior. It's biting social commentary wrapped in a sheath of outrageousness. The songs, which parody Disney musical numbers, are equally brilliant, with gems like "Blame Canada" and "What Would Brian Boitano Do?" The animation takes the flat, simple style of the TV show and amplifies it to glorious big screen proportions. The voice acting is phenomenal, especially the chameleon-like performances from Trey Parker. South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut is the perfect antidote to the soulless, sanitized kids' fare that clogs multiplexes. It's a balls-out, foul-mouthed masterpiece that will leave you laughing, cringing, and maybe even contemplating some deeper issues, maybe. If you're looking for a non-traditional Christmas gift that will make your friends and family question your sanity, you've found it. This Blu-ray is a must-have for any fan of off-color humor. It earns my highest rating of 10/10.