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April 24, 2007

Stop making sense: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theatres

Staff Writer

It’s taken seven years of Adult Swim shorts on Cartoon Network and a misconstrued ad campaign/terrorist attack, but the Aqua Teen Hunger Force has finally invaded theatres with the appropriately titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theatres. Have the Teen’s creators succeeded in using their brand of nonlinear, pop-culture based humor to create a film that will appeal to the masses?

Wait who said anything about appealing to the masses?

For those unfamiliar with television’s finest fast-food crime fighting force, the series revolves around Master Shake (a selfish dimwitted giant milkshake), Meatwad (a childish blob of rotting meat) and Frylock (a father figure/floating box of fries). The misadventures that unfold could only stem from these three rooming together in a run down house in New Jersey. Throughout the years, they have battled giant robots, two dimensional moon idiots, their stereotypical “Jersey” neighbor Carl, and the diabolical MC Pee Pants. However, these foes pale in comparison to the threat the three are presented with in the movie.

After opening with what may be one of the funniest sequences ever put on film (involving animated concessions and the progressive metal band Mastodon), the “story” begins with the discovery of the Insane-O-Flex, an exercise machine which possesses the power to destroy the world. Upon its activation, and subsequent capture of Carl, Shake, Frylock, and Meatwad must battle some of their familiar nemeses in order to save humanity from certain doom. Adding to the insanity is the mysterious Dr. Weird, a bossy, talking chicken nugget (Bruce Campbell), and the unlikely tag-team of Canadian drum god Neal Peart (as himself) and a talking piece of watermelon (Chris Kattan).

I would recommend this movie to diehard fans of the series, as well as anyone who may appreciate extremely nonsensical pop-culture references. So if the concept of a 1.5-hour uncensored Aqua Teen episode appeals to you, I’d suggest making a trip to Lagoon cinemas. Otherwise, you may want to just watch the show instead.

Posted by dwright at April 24, 2007 08:09 PM

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