The Onion Movie (2008)
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47% of users liked it
(7,321 ratings)
America's most popular satirical newspaper makes the leap from the printed page to the silver screen in this political comedy that explores what happens when journalistic integrity is compromised by corporate sensibility. Onion News anchorman Norm Archer (Len Cariou) is s principled journalist,… More America's most popular satirical newspaper makes the leap from the printed page to the silver screen in this political comedy that explores what happens when journalistic integrity is compromised by corporate sensibility. Onion News anchorman Norm Archer (Len Cariou) is s principled journalist, so when he's asked to bend to the will of his corporate overlords he decides to strike back with a fury unheard of in the world of network news. Nothing is sacred as the creative force behind The Onion unleash an unrelenting barrage of satire on such subjects as pop stars, prisoners, peace talks, and blockbuster action films. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Mike Maguire, Tom Kuntz
- Genres
- Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jan 7, 2008 Wide
Critic Reviews
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David Cornelius, eFilmCritic.com
It's easy to see why nobody wanted to finish The Onion Movie. But why did anybody want to start it?
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Brian Gibson, Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)
At worst, a sketch comedy film, with some much-needed social and political bite, that's far superior to any Saturday Night Live movie. (Only Deleted Scenes and two outtakes suggest how senselessly offensive the movie could have become.)
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Bruce Dancis, Sacramento Bee
The Onion may continue to thrive as a satirical, fake news Web site, newspaper and publisher of books, but The Onion Movie, a straight-to-DVD release, is a tired sketch-comedy collection.
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