Darkly amusing idea delivers an early salvo that fades as the film swings across a range of styles and tones director Sergio Arau gamely tries to corral. Even at its half-realized level, pic will anger some as it amuses others.
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The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
Plenty of salient points to make in this satirical cautionary tale, there's still not enough to sustain the expanded running time.
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L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
A terrific premise is mangled to a pulp, then beaten to death in this forced mockumentary.