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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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Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.0 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over God Bless America?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Directed by
Bobcat Goldthwait
Written by
Bobcat Goldthwait
Joel Murray
Frank
Tara Lynne Barr
Roxy
Melinda Page Hamilton
Alison
Mackenzie Brooke Smith
Ava
Rich McDonald
Brad
Maddie Hasson
Chloe
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 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.