Team America (DVD, 2005, Widescreen Collection/Rated)

If you've read any of my reviews before, you probably know that I am proponent of collecting DVDs that will get reuse - for that reason comedy's tend to play a key role in my collection because, for some reason, I get good usage out of comedies (perhaps because I don't need to watch from start to finish each time?). Team America is a definitely collection adder because it has great re-watch-ability - in fact, its funnier the 2nd and 3rd time around.

Team America was created and written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone - now I've never been a Southpark fan, but this is fantastically funny stuff. Parker and Stone leave nothing unturned (pardon the pun) - whether its celebrities, politicians, religion, current events, etc - they poke fun at it. And usually in a hysterical, raunchy way. Besides the creators, the actors are a cast of string puppets which move so awkwardly that you cant help but laugh.

Highlights include:
* The puppets in general - the herky-jerky motions and awkward movements are hilarious - making simple acts like walking and 'love-making' quite funny.

* The music and soundtrack are fantastic - from ballads about how terrible Ben Affleck and Pearl Harbor are to "Freedom isn't Free"... you'll be laughing

* A raunchy scene involving marionette sex

Buy. Watch. Laugh. But be warned - its not for those easily offended or grossed out!