Common Sense Media Review
By Sandie Angulo Chen
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Absurd, raunchy 'toon TV spin-off isn't for kids.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 17+?
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Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters for DVD
What's the Story?
In the film version of Cartoon Network's cult cartoon about a talking box of French fries, a milkshake and a beef patty, the titular group of potty-mouthed fast-food roommates -- goateed leader Frylock (voiced by Carey Means), bumbling Master Shake (Dana Snyder), and mumbling Meatwad (Dave Willis) -- become obsessed with putting together a Solarflex-like exercise machine called the Insanoflex. The quest to find a missing M-shaped piece leads the trio to two Plutonian aliens and a horndog robot that have traveled from the future to stop the Insanoflex from destroying the world.
Is It Any Good?
This is one crazy, absurd animated adventure. Fans of Cartoon Network's Aqua Teen Hunger Force already know that it's one of those shows that doesn't make a lick of sense; if you're into absurd jokes, the plot is irrelevant.
But parents, be aware: This film was not made for you or your younger children. It's really more of a late-night fantasia for stoned college kids looking for some laughs on the side.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes this cartoon and these characters funny. Who is the humor targeted at? How does it reach out to that audience? Families can also talk about envelope-pushing humor. What subjects, if any, are off limits in a movie like this? Who's responsible for deciding when "the line" is crossed? Do you think it's crossed here? Why? Do you think the movie intends to offend viewers with scenes like those in which Master Shake plays the Civil War video game and the Confederacy wins? Or with its depiction of Africans? Why?
Movie Details
- In theaters : April 13, 2007
- On DVD or streaming : August 14, 2007
- Cast : Carey Means , Dana Snyder , Dave Willis
- Director : Matt Maiellaro
- Studio : First Look Pictures
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 86 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : sexual humor, violent images and language.
- Last updated : September 20, 2019
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