5 reviews
It is a funny mocumentary about the 2016 political election that is honest and doesnt take a side.
there are many laugh out loud parts and it is a solid
6.1
6.1
- natcalgary
- Feb 28, 2020
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As far as I know, this faux-documentary is completely unprecedented, as scripted comedic sketches are woven together with real campaign footage of the comedians trolling candidates, as well as news footage of the trolling. The result is a brilliant satire of the 2016 election, the candidates, and their followers. Though, the film contains some rough spots, the real footage from the campaign trail is pure gold, hence the 10 out of 10 rating. Not to mention, the fact that the writers were able to figure out a way to transition the narrative from candidate to candidate using real-life footage of the candidates to create a story at all is impressive all by itself.
- michaelpacini
- Oct 18, 2016
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If you've liked "mockumentaries" like Spinal Tap, and you are interested in politics, this is a must-see. The dry, sardonic wit is so enjoyable.
I fear the audience for this very funny movie is limited, because not that many people are serious political addicts, as I am. It helps if you've followed the whole race.
The "Settle for Hillary" skit is great, as are the Montel Williams skit, and the Marco Rubio "girlfriend" skit.
The woman playing the put-upon producer and the guy playing the investor rep are both so good.
I wonder just how much time these dudes actually spent in jail, or whether it was all staged.
I fear the audience for this very funny movie is limited, because not that many people are serious political addicts, as I am. It helps if you've followed the whole race.
The "Settle for Hillary" skit is great, as are the Montel Williams skit, and the Marco Rubio "girlfriend" skit.
The woman playing the put-upon producer and the guy playing the investor rep are both so good.
I wonder just how much time these dudes actually spent in jail, or whether it was all staged.
- carters-19054
- Nov 6, 2016
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Bravo to the film makers.
Premise: Two guys get together and drive across America in their RV and decide which candidate will make the best President in 2016. Along the way they get into various shenanigans that actually made it into the 2015-2016 news cycle. Back then I thought these guys were for real - turns out they were making a movie all along. And there were so many opportunities for them to break character during those one chance opportunities.
It's amazing how much they were able to troll people and candidates and get away with it.
I don't know how they were able to get to some of these candidates but the reactions of people around are priceless.
People really can't tell if someone is being a troll in real life. If Idiocracy wasn't a documentary, this movie definitely is.
Premise: Two guys get together and drive across America in their RV and decide which candidate will make the best President in 2016. Along the way they get into various shenanigans that actually made it into the 2015-2016 news cycle. Back then I thought these guys were for real - turns out they were making a movie all along. And there were so many opportunities for them to break character during those one chance opportunities.
It's amazing how much they were able to troll people and candidates and get away with it.
I don't know how they were able to get to some of these candidates but the reactions of people around are priceless.
People really can't tell if someone is being a troll in real life. If Idiocracy wasn't a documentary, this movie definitely is.