Movie Info
Genre
Comedy, FantasyRelease Date
October 03, 2008MPAA Rating
PG-13Studio
Vivendi EntertainmentOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
David ZuckerProducer
Stephen McEveety, John Shepherd, David ZuckerScreenwriter
David Zucker, Myrna Sokoloff, Lewis FriedmanStarring
- Kelsey Grammer as General George S. Patton
- Trace Adkins as The Spirit of Christmas Future
- Jon Voight as George Washington
- Robert Davi
- Dennis Hopper as The Judge
- Leslie Nielsen
- Kevin Sorbo as George Mulrooney
- Kevin P. Farley
- Allen Lee Haff
- Travis Schuldt
Movie Story
The American spirit is celebrated in the outrageous and totally irreverent comedy An American Carol from David Zucker, the master of movie satire (Airplane!, The Naked Gun, Scary Movie 3 and 4).
In An American Carol, a cynical, Anti-American "Hollywood" filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.
Reader's Reviews
Many, Many laugh lines. Quite a skewering of some sacred cows.
posted by tophat1948 on Oct 04, 2008Haven't laughed so hard in a theatre since Airplane. The rest of the audience was laughing AND cheering!
posted by USMC Dad on Oct 04, 2008Very funny and entertaining.
posted by kasahowe on Oct 05, 2008WOW! I just got back from watching it and boy was it AMAZING!!! I loved the part with the ALCU and the General was my favorite character. This movie shows the real side of America, not the one normally portrayed in Hollywood, except for the whole spirit thing. The spoofs of the names are hilarious as well. No matter your political affiliations, you will laugh at least once in this modern day carol.
posted by An American Gal on Oct 05, 2008Whether you're a democrat or republican, you WILL laugh! that was one of the funniest movies EVER!!!
posted by detective sims on Oct 05, 2008I read several reviews from the left leaning Hollywood reviewers and figured out that their dislike for the film was a good reason to go see it. I did and found it to be very funny and refreshing. The critics are doing their best to stop people from going to see the film. The audience reaction; however, ranged from hearty laughter to applause. It is about time someone made a film that shows America for the good, decent and honorable place that it truly is. Go see it!
posted by andersong on Oct 07, 2008So fun, thanks!
posted by conserva on Oct 08, 2008This movie was amazing. It is about time a conservative movie is shown on the big screen.
posted by red,white, and blue on Oct 09, 2008Finally a movie which skewers Hollyweird. Loved it and had a really belly laugh...over and over again.
posted by dl on Oct 10, 2008Excellent! Kelsey G. gave a voice to all true Americans! Very funny, yet true!
posted by Katie on Oct 10, 2008laughed so hard at one point that I was crying & wetting my pants at the same time.......needed that levity in these times.
posted by oncebitten on Oct 11, 2008coming from an 82nd airborne infantry grunt this was a great movie it's about time
posted by brian hancock on Oct 13, 2008If this movie is rated anything lower than a b you must be a blind liberal critic and unable to have a thought of your own or are more scared of your job than speaking the truth. Thumbs up to Zucker, it is about time we have a film that is not promoting the amoral views of leftist loones
posted by Guyupstars on Oct 24, 2008The people have spoken.
posted by Kidecstacy on Oct 24, 2008Very funny... Wish the critics would have left their views at the door before publishing their poor ratings. This should have done MUCH better in the theaters. I am sure DVD sales will help.
posted by James on Oct 27, 2008Thank you David Zucker for showing the true side of America. I never laughed so hard at the truth. To the critics, find a different job if you can't be honest.
posted by Chaiver on Aug 05, 2009