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Not as impacting for newcomers?

posted 15 years ago by chronarita
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I'm somebody who wanted to watch South Park and its movie since I was 11. (Though I was a bit interested in it when there was a homage to it on Arthur when I was even younger. Haha.) But as someone who had to deal with parental blocks until I was 16, I ended up becoming a fan after penises were attached to mice, Mrs. Garrison showed her breasts, and little kids were maimed in hockey tournaments. Not to meantion Adult Swim shows that were able to show off concepts just as crude in that time. (Though rarely just as smart as South Park.) I saw that the movie was on Comedy Central around Saturday I think (I almost forgot there was a movie.) and watched it. I loved it! What an amazing film! :) But I couldn't help but feel unphased by some things I felt like I should have.

Does anyone else think it might be less "revolutionary" now than watching it in theaters, or do you think it still stands?

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[–] chronarita 15 years ago

^Yeah, I was more talking about the "epic" feel to it. I guess revolutionary was a bad word choice. It does still have a great message that pretty much represents South Park, though. :)

Though Kenny going to hell with Metallica playing didn't lose any epicness, I'm pretty sure!

[–] Phanatic77 15 years ago

Unfortunately this is unavoidable.

The movie was released about 10 years ago, and the plot and elements shown in it are relevant to the era of 1998/99 in terms of politics, current events and internal show development in itself. After all, the creators at one point mentioned that it takes them as quick as 8 days to produce an episode, while shows like the Simpsons take up to 8 weeks per episode on average.

The show is so rapid that the creators are pretty much in a bind to constantly develop the show and reach new extremes almost every episode.

That said, as the previous poster mentioned, the Movie though dated in terms of current progression of the show, is still of the best and funniest animated feature films ever made. The plot is poignant and so are the gags, the satire, the spoofing/parodying and the tributes and references made in it. That movie is solid writing and delivery; perfect for its time

Neither the Simpsons Movie nor Family Guy Stewie Griffin the Untold Story held a candle to South Park Bigger Longer and Uncut.

[–] aand16 15 years ago

I'm new to South Park and his was SOOO boring! I almost fell asleep. There were maybe 3-4 ok jokes, but that's all. And the singing?!

[–] chocolate_orange 13 years ago

I think the songs are amazing and every joke is perfect, but maybe im just nostalgic.

[–] ZeoRangerFive 15 years ago

I've been watching the show since the beginning and I saw the movie in the theater when it first came out. I have to say that this movie is not nearly as "bad" as it was originally when it came out. By "bad" I mean it was a big deal to have a parent with you if you were under 17. I was 15 at the time of the release and I had to go with my mom and I remember the theater people asking her if she was actually my mother. They've gotten away with so much on the TV show (Cartman selling semen, Mr. Garrison showing his fake woman breasts, etc.) that the stuff in the movie is hardly that bad anymore.

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[–] the_secret_door 15 years ago

I agree...it doesn't play as shocking as it did when it was new.

But it holds up REALLY well. It's so well written and the songs are fantastic.
I enjoy it just as much watching it right now as I did in the theatre. Trey and Matt...thanks, buddays!

"you watched it, you can't unwatch it."

[–] ZeoRangerFive 15 years ago

I'm not saying the movie doesn't still stand up today I'm just saying they get away with so much more on the show than they did in the movie.

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[–] NukedaFridge 15 years ago

Being outrageous wasn't the main goal. Being funny was.

I still think it's hilarious but I can see the angle you're coming from. At the time it was a very controversial film and indeed South Park Show was just as controversial(Season 1 "Death" kinda covers this) which isn't exactly so anymore.

At the time the movie came out my mum still wouldn't let me buy "Chef's Salty Chocolate Balls" single and I was watching SP covert at 3 in the morning.

So the movie is quite tame for society 10 years later, plots like Satan and Saddam having buttsexs has been played upon further but at the time it was SATAN who we had last seen going to buy furniture with Saddam and now he was Saddam's bitch totally and utterly.

It was hilarious.
It may not be more outrages but the writing in the movie far outshines anything recent where imo the comedy has gone quite flat.

The period that involved Season 1 - 8 had Matt and Trey's best work on South Park that is if you enjoy it for more than the fart gags and cuss words.

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[–] FactUnderChecK 15 years ago

i thought the movie was severely underwhelming. ive been watching southpark for years. just saw the movie for the first time. oh man, so weak.
the biting humour i love from the series wasnt there.

[–] khkwang 15 years ago

Say what you will, but South Park has changed over the years.

The older South Park I would say was more subtle. The show was absurd but still had class you know?

In the newer episodes, it seems like it's constantly trying to validate itself. "HOLY SH** LOOK HOW FU**ED UP THAT WAS!! WASN'T THAT RIDICULOUS?? PLEASE LAUGHHHH!!!"

The movie may not have been as outrageous as the newer episodes, so it may seem a little lackluster. But still, I'm glad that they didn't forcibly shove Bigger, Longer & Uncut down your throat, you know?

[–] concerned_local_resident 15 years ago

I don't think the film stands out in being as offensive as some may have seen it as 10 years ago now but to fair I didn't think this was that offensive to begin with. The thing about the film and indeed the show (imo) is that if you go in expecting to be offended you will be and no matter what people tell you you will be offended.

But away from the offensive side of things I still see this film or show as more relevent and poses more questions about society than Family Guy or The Simpsons will ever do. In every episode you could see it in one of two ways, either you a; see it as offensive and bringing down the very frabic of society or b; showing how laughable the world is around, how insane the world can be at times and that if people worry more about the program that the things the show is pointing out to be wrong in the first then we really need to worry.

I personally see it as option B and that's why I still see it as brilliant still to this day. Family Guy can be good as can the Simpsons but to be honest its these shows that are losing their appeal.

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[–] FrankBooth_DeLarge 15 years ago

I was 10 when this came out and wasn't able to see it, even though it was my ultimate fantasy that summer to see it at the theaters. I covertly watched a few episodes here and there in the late 90s and early 2000s, but didn't see much else until I started actively watching the show in early 2004. I saw the movie in that same year.

At that time the movie was more recent and was still as shocking and hilarious as I expected it to be. Recently, after having not seen the movie for a while, I rewatched it and while I still loved it, I agree that it doesn't feel as shocking and edgy as it used to. Either way it's still one of my favorite movies and is just as fun to watch now as it was years ago.