God Bless America

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Fed up with the cruelty and stupidity of American culture, an unlikely duo teams up to whack reality TV stars, bigots and others they find repugnant in Bobcat Goldthwait's black comedy.
  • Starring: Joel Murray, Tara Lynne Barr
  • Directed by: Bobcat Goldthwait
  • Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Release year: 2012
  • Studio: Magnolia Pictures
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Synopsis: Fed up with the cruelty and stupidity of American culture, an unlikely duo teams up to whack reality TV stars, bigots and others they find repugnant in Bobcat Goldthwait's black comedy.
Starring: Joel Murray, Tara Lynne Barr
Directed by: Bobcat Goldthwait
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Release year: 2012
Studio: Magnolia Pictures
MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong violence and language including some sexual sequences
ASIN: B007RV5KY6 (Rental) and B008BU63CU (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: May 11, 2012
  • MPAA: Rated R for strong violence and language including some sexual sequences
  • Production Company: Darko Entertainment, Jerkschool Productions
  • Filming Locations: Port Hueneme, California, USA | Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA | Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, USA | Ventura, California, USA | Henry Fonda Theater - 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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3.7 out of 5 stars
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“ This was a great movie and very very funny. ” Todd S.  |  43 reviewers made a similar statement
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48 of 55 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Bobcat keeps getting better. I loved this movie but it is not for everyone. An extreme "Falling Down". I say A May 6, 2012
By Tony Heck
Format:DVD
"I know it's not normal to want to kill, but I also know that I am no longer normal." Frank (Murray) has almost had it. He is tired of reality TV, he gets fired from his job for looking up a co-workers address and just found out he has terminal cancer. He decides to end it all but right before he does he sees something on the TV that changes his mind. I must start by saying I loved this movie, but it is not for everyone. Bobcat is getting better and better as a director and writer. I have really like "Sleeping Dogs Lie" and "World's Greatest Dad" but I think that this is his best one yet. I can best describe this by calling it an extreme version of "Falling Down". Without sounding too un-PC or getting the FBI after me Frank in this movie does things some of us want to. Especially those who hate reality TV and are sick of the people on it. I am not advocating what is done in this but I did get a sense of relief knowing I'm not the only one. The acting is good but the writing is great. I highly recommend this but you must not be the type that offends easy. If you are and watch this...you were warned. Overall, Bobcat's best movie yet and one of the year's best comedy's. I give it an A.
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29 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "Falling Down" meets modern culture June 5, 2012
By Frasis
Format:Blu-ray
Yes, it's preachy, but also tremendously intelligent and meaningful. Among a sea of shallowness, G.B.A actually has something to say. "Let's be more civil" is the theme here, and it's presented in the most graphic and blunt way possible. It does have some structural problems, but if it lacks cohesion, I believe it's because it ultimately succeeds in being one-hundred percent honest. Also, Joel and Tara should appear in way more movies. They are great actors (especially Joel) and so unsung...
It's great, but not for everyone, and Bobcat doesn't care. That's commendable in this day and age. He wants to insult Glee and Diablo Cody (I hated "Juno" for the same reason he does)? He does. He can't be bothered to care if someone won't like it or aiming for universal appeal thus stripping the movie out of all pottentialy controversial opinions or moments. And, boy, does this have them...
I loved it from minute one, but, I can't stress this enough, YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THIS PIECE DEPENDS ON WHETHER OR NOT YOU AGREE IDEOLOGICALLY WITH IT'S CREATOR.
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75 of 100 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hate reality shows, Wesboro Baptist Church or Glen Beck...then you're gonna love this movie April 6, 2012
By moshguy
Format:Amazon Instant Video
Are you one of those people who feel ill when exposed to reality televison? Did you watch the moive Idiocracy and think, "This isn't just a movie, it's a prophecy." Do you let idiots win arguments because it just isn't worth it to waste the oxygen? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then I highly recommend that you watch God Bless America.

God Bless America has to be one smartest films I've seen in years. This isn't some generic garbage that Hollywood poops out, with the intention of pleasing everyone...it's the exact opposite. This movie has a target audience, and you'll be 100% sure if you're that target audience, if you can make it past the first five minutes of the movie. If you can't make it past the first five minutes of this movie, I would suggest you go and enjoy some Jersey Shore reruns.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY AMAZING!!!!!
A MUST SEE!!!!!!

This is Bobcats 4th movie he wrote and directed and he just gets better with every attempt. Read more
Published 1 day ago by The Big G. Spot
1.0 out of 5 stars A dangerous, meritless, snuff film
Maybe I'm missing the 'point' of this film, but for me it wasn't cathartic, it was pathetic. The antihero massacres anyone he finds the least bit annoying in a manner that... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Scuba383
1.0 out of 5 stars god awful
This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I'm basing my review on the first twenty minutes which was unpleasant for me all the way through. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Chaoticallysweet
1.0 out of 5 stars Faulty Discs
Returned first copy because it would not play past the opening splash page. Reported and returned to Amazon for a replacement without problems. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Edward D. Haton
1.0 out of 5 stars Awful
My wife and I watched this movie and it may rate as one of the worst I've seen. Lots of irony in the movie and it hits on the worst of America, but it was poorly done. Read more
Published 6 days ago by P. Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS MOVIE THOUGH.
If you haven't seen this movie, you need to buy it and watch it as soon as possible. It has an incredible message behind it and I loved every minute of it.
Published 8 days ago by Lindsay
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time!
It's a good idea to bring up the negatives our society has, but I personally think violence shouldn't be shown as the way to deal with it. Read more
Published 10 days ago by K. Siddiq
3.0 out of 5 stars The ending ruined it for me.
It's really over the top but entertaining... Without spoiling the ending I'll just say that that's what killed it for me...
Published 14 days ago by Steve Abbott
5.0 out of 5 stars Movie
This is a movie show. Why do they make me type this crap. I need seven more words. Like these!
Published 15 days ago by J. Henry McDaniel
1.0 out of 5 stars A blatantly Liberal/Left-wing rip-off of Falling Down, a much better...
This review is only based on the first 15 minutes or so, at which point I turned it off.

While I can understand the main character's ranting against mindless drivel that... Read more
Published 17 days ago by David A. Vazquez
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