Movie 43
Director: Elizabeth Banks, Steven Brill, Steve Carr
Actors: Emma Stone, Stephen Merchant, Richard Gere
PlotA washed-up producer named Charlie Wessler is desperate to pitch a script to film executive Griffin Schraeder. In an attempt to sell his vision, Wessler describes a series of interconnected short comedies, each more shocking, crude, and outrageous than the last. Schraeder is initially dismissive, but as Wessler's manic enthusiasm persists, he begins to share a variety of tales that push the boundaries of taste and decency. These vignettes parody various aspects of modern life and culture, featuring an ensemble cast of characters in a multitude of bizarre situations, ranging from disastrous first dates to twisted superhero encounters.
Each skit is presented with its own distinct style and setting, seemingly unconnected at first glance, but cleverly interwoven to form a tapestry of humor and vulgarity. Among the scenarios is a couple's awkward encounter with a new kind of truth-or-dare, a ruthlessly honest blind date, and a bizarre proposition involving a fictional MP3 player. As the narratives unfold, they challenge the audience's comfort zones, combining shock value with satirical commentary on the absurdity of human behavior and popular media. The stories increase in absurdity, all while Wessler earnestly insists that these chaotic, unconventional segments will revolutionize the filmmaking industry.
Writers: Rocky Russo, Jeremy Sosenko, Ricky Blitt
Release Date: 25 Jan 2013
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Movie 43' is a disastrously bad film, avoid and forget it.
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