Results have been mixed, but movies like Monty PythonsMeaning Of Lifeprove its not impossible to make it work.

Of course, that benefited from being written by arguably the greatest comedy troupe of modern times.

CanThe Onion Movie, the latest pretender to the sketch movie throne, compete with such comedy heavyweights?

Its from this notoriety thatThe Onion Moviewas born.

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Clearly a troubled film, its hard not to wonder why.

Were they embarrassed by what theyd made?

This isnt satire, its not shocking enough to be classed as gross-out, and its certainly not funny.

Complete with sexual innuendo and blow-job dances moves, this might raise a smile (among other things.

Ooh er missus, etc., etc.

), but is rather cliched and overused throughout the film.

Well, the 5000s out now, so Throw your 4000 away its a piece of shit!).

While these are vaguely amusing, they merely add to the movies preoccupation with discussing stereotypes.

Fortunately, every laugh-light point is compensated for by the filmspiece de resistance: Cockpuncher.

Needless to say, his special move is fairly self-explanatory.

If youre looking for deep, thoughtful satire, youre unlikely to find it here.

), then youre in luck.

Rating:

3 out of 5