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God Bless America

God Bless America

Comedy · Drama · Crime · 2012

Fed up with the cruelty and stupidity of American culture, an unlikely duo goes on a killing spree, killing reality TV stars, bigots and others they find repugnant.

Movie details

God Bless America

“Taking out the trash, one jerk at a time.”

2012 Comedy · Drama · Crime 1h 44m

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7.0 / 10

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Fed up with the cruelty and stupidity of American culture, an unlikely duo goes on a killing spree, killing reality TV stars, bigots and others they find repugnant.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over God Bless America?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Bobcat Goldthwait

Written by

Bobcat Goldthwait

Joel Murray

Joel Murray

Frank

Tara Lynne Barr

Tara Lynne Barr

Roxy

Melinda Page Hamilton

Melinda Page Hamilton

Alison

Mackenzie Brooke Smith

Mackenzie Brooke Smith

Ava

Rich McDonald

Rich McDonald

Brad

Maddie Hasson

Maddie Hasson

Chloe

Larry Miller

Larry Miller

Chloe's Dad

Court is in session

Put God Bless America on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.