Team America: World Police

2004 "Freedom Hangs By A Thread"
7.2| 1h37m| R| en| More Info
Released: 11 October 2004 Released
Producted By: Paramount
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.teamamerica.com
Synopsis

When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il orchestrates a global terrorist plot, it's up to the heavily armed, highly specialized Team America unit to stop his dastardly scheme. The group, which has recruited troubled Broadway actor Gary Johnston, not only has to face off against Jong-il, but they must also contend with the Film Actors Guild, a cadre of Hollywood liberals at odds with Team America's "policing the world" tactics.

... View More
Stream Online

Stream with Prime Video

Director

Producted By

Paramount

AD
AD

Watch Free for 30 Days

Stream on any device, 30-day free trial Watch Now

Trailers & Images

Reviews

Console best movie i've ever seen.
Chirphymium It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional
Merolliv I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.
Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
yellowsyrup Team America is a great movie that's held back from its full potential. The film comes off rushed at points and istracting for a little bit but as I thought I would find myself constantly distracted by the puppets in the movie, I found they gradually did grow on me. The movie felt like it was shot in order, as it feels Matt and Trey started to understand how to use the puppets more better as the movie continues. Though a lot of the humor in here is surface level, there's a lot that's more subtle in the same way as South Park but different enough to feel special and disconnected in it's own right. Out of everything Trey Parker's directed this is the best in my opinion. Its well shot at moments and has great use of practical effects and great storytelling through subtle ideas and points that would be difficult for a live action director to accomplish. Though the movie feels rushed at time, it feels the writing could be more tight at moments like in the South Park movie and its pretty obvious that Matt and Trey had to make lass second script improvements to help keep the movie going along, but thankfully it's not to distracting. This is a great movie with a lot showing for it and I highly recommend anyone whos interested to go see it.
john_hugo This is the funniest movie, I have ever seen. South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone show their true genius in this vulgar politically incorrect parody of the American might. Using puppets reminiscent of the old kids show "Thunderbirds" worked especially well. They don't even try to hide the puppet strings or aim for realism. They do in in a cheesy way on purpose, and it works.The puppet sex scene hurt my stomach, because everyone in the room was laughing so hard it became infectious and no one could stop.If you are not a prude and enjoy irreverent satire, (which never loses steam) then Team America World Police is for you.
Python Hyena Team America: World Police (2004): Dir: Trey Parker, Matt Stone / Voices: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Kristen Miller, Daran Norris, Skyler Stone: Vulgar and distasteful computer generated string puppet action film about a team of fighters who destroy terrorism. They seem to be a metaphor for the senseless attack on Iran. They destroy every important landmark they come across and seek a stage actor to disguise himself as a terrorist and gather information. They find him performing a musical called Everybody Has A.I.D.S. With his help they confront a terrorist enemy who assembles members of the Screen Actors guild for support. Totally offensive yet detailed film directed by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park. Some characters are broad while others are types. Parker and Stone voice many of the puppet characters including actor Gary and terrorist villains. Kristen Miller voices agent Lisa who falls for Gary, and Daran Norris voices the agency head who seeks Gary out. Skyler Stone voices Chris who confesses why his attitude is so bad. Numerous celebrities are maimed in response towards publicity stunts. Jokes include two naked puppets engaging in various sexual positions, and an extended puking scene. While the film is offensive, it also strives for creativity while attacking media bullshit. The puppets are a hoot within all the turmoil. Score: 7 / 10
Alexandre Cabello Because the movie is told through puppets, it will likely be off- putting for many right off the bat but it's also what made me appreciate the movie most (as a technical feat). Team America: World Police hilariously nails many of the action genre's tropes and easy American stereotypes but coincidentally shares the same tasteless, uncomfortable humor that South Park manufactures. It's too extreme for me but was a good introspective laugh in the meantime.My rubric:2. You and I, we could make something more engrossing with a million dollars and the length of the runtime. Absolutely dreadful, a total drag - save yourself.4. Average. Post-mortem of your mildly entertained time, you are unenthused.6. The threshold for willful re-watching. You get excited when it's brought up casually in conversation.8. The go-to movies. You've employed yourself to actively advertise someone else's work to share the satisfaction. The obsession extends beyond promotion and into understanding. You exhaust yourself, concerned in the detail and ensuring no one could ever introduce you to an element you haven't explored.10. A work of art that radically develops one's self comically, emotionally, morally or imaginatively with lasting affect.