From the creators of the popular series South Park, comes this somewhat classic poppet movie, and i call it a classic for the simple fact there's never been anything like it and probably never will be, this movie brings back supermarionation in the 2000's. Supermarionation which is a puppetry technique devised in the 1960s by British production company, AP Films, who created the Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Stingray t.v series with a more advance version of marionette, which was just a puppet controlled from above using wires or strings, the new found techniques for t.v shows was very popular during the 60's to the early 90's. This 2004 revamp of a trend from the past is for adults, unlike its past predecessors which were kid friendly, this is feeled with adult themes and crude humour, and nothing like the poppet tv shows of the 60's, infact some might find it offensive, depending on your stance and sensitivity to political, sexual and pretty much any social issues, but on the flipside, it is a comedy so it can't be taken too seriously, just make sure you lock the kids away first, because this is no Thunderbirds.
Synopsis and trailer
When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il (Trey Parker) orchestrates a global terrorist plot, it's up to the heavily armed marionettes of the highly specialized Team America unit to stop his dastardly scheme. The group, which includes the thespian-averse technology expert Chris (Matt Stone), not only has to face off against Jong-il, but they must also contend with F.A.G., the Film Actors Guild, a cadre of Hollywood liberals at odds with Team America's "policing the world" tactics.
Directed by: Trey Parker
Produced by: Scott Rudin, Trey Parker, Matt Stone
Written by: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Pam Brady
Starring: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Kristen Miller, Masasa Moyo, Daran Norris, Phil Hendrie
Music by: Harry Gregson-Williams, Marc Shaiman
Cinematography: Bill Pope
Edited by: Thomas M. Vogt
Production company: Scott Rudin Productions
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Initial release dates: October 14, 2004 America (Denver)
Running time: 1hr 39mins
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