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The Onion Movie (2008)

Not Rated | | Comedy | 7 January 2008 (Brazil)
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Satirical interpretations of world events and curious human behavior.

Directors:

Tom Kuntz (as James Kleiner), Mike Maguire (as James Kleiner)

Writers:

Todd Hanson, Robert Siegel

Stars:

Len Cariou, Sarah McElligott, Amir Talai | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Chacón Daniel Chacón ... Young American / Cock Puncher
Ken Takemoto Ken Takemoto ... Sensei
Steven Seagal ... Cock Puncher
Don McManus ... Dennis McCormick
Kate Fuglei ... Dolores McCormick
Abigail Mavity ... Roseanne McCormick
Reid Weaver Reid Weaver ... Dennis McCormick, Jr.
Brian Powell ... Typical Neighbor Husband
Adele Robbins Adele Robbins ... Typical Neighbor Wife
Jason L. Miller Jason L. Miller ... Sooty Firefighter
Brendon Baerg Brendon Baerg ... Sooty Child
Len Cariou ... Norm Archer
Larissa Laskin ... Dana Dobbs
Scott Klace ... Kip Kendall
Barbara Pilavin ... Alzheimers Old Lady
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Storyline

We watch the Onion News, America's Finest News Source, with Dana Dobbs, Senior Correspondent Kip Kendall, and award-winning anchor Norm Archer. In addition to watching the news, we see the program's commercials, some commentary on the film as it proceeds, and we watch some terrorists in training. Behind the scenes, Onion News's corporate owner, Global Tetrahedron, seeks synergy by promoting its other products within Norm's news broadcast. Norm doesn't like it, especially when a toy penguin (think Energizer Bunny) waddles across his desk promoting a Global Tetrahedron film starring Steven Seagal. But Norm may end up needing Steven's help. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

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racial stereotype | taffy | locksmith | nipples | hanging by one hand | See All (132) »

Taglines:

America's finest news source.

Genres:

Comedy

Certificate:

Not Rated | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Russian | Spanish

Release Date:

7 January 2008 (Brazil) See more »

Also Known As:

Untitled Onion Sketch Comedy Project See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

3 Arts Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, New Regency Productions See more »
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Color
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Trivia

Originally filmed in late 2003, this was subsequently shelved for many years and never released theatrically (allegedly after poor test screening). Finally released directly to DVD in June 2008. See more »

Goofs

Liz Anne has a cut on the left side of her forehead which disappears when Armed gunman is promoted to customer advisor. See more »

Quotes

Presidential Advisor: We might be fucked, sir.
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Crazy Credits

Watch after the credits as Norm Archer comes on screen sitting at his news-desk saying "For the Onion News, this is Norm Archer. Fuck you and Good Night". See more »

Connections

Featured in An American Carol (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

Take Me From Behind
Written by Asche & Spencer
Performed by Lisa Marie Furth
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Nothing in comparison to the onion.com
2 June 2008 | by eastendthug – See all my reviews

I am a huge fan of satire sites such as onion.com, daily mash.co.UK and news biscuit.com etc, however the movie never quite succeeds in its level of humour as its website does, granted there are some great laugh out loud moments but there are a few too many sketches that run for a tad too long.

It is unfair to criticize some of the movies sketches as being dated as the movie was produced over 5 years ago then shelved, I'm pretty sure due to fan demand that they decided to release it.

If your a fan of the website be sure to check it out but don't get your hopes up, the viral videos on the website are much better and better paced.

i give this 6 out of 10
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