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- 2019
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 29 m
- 2019
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 29 m
Summary A freshman filmmaker follows Tim Heidecker during the final month of his campaign for district attorney. What begins as a profile of an outsider candidate facing an uphill battle evolves into a study of toxic delusion as Tim’s motivations and controversial past begin to unravel his candidacy. Taking on a popular incumbent has found Tim a...
- 2019
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 29 m
- 2019
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 29 m
Mister America
42
8.2
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Summary A freshman filmmaker follows Tim Heidecker during the final month of his campaign for district attorney. What begins as a profile of an outsider candidate facing an uphill battle evolves into a study of toxic delusion as Tim’s motivations and controversial past begin to unravel his candidacy. Taking on a popular incumbent has found Tim a...
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
42
27% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
45% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
27% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
42
27% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
45% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
27% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
What’s so fascinating about the world of On Cinema is the way each creative outgrowth expands and deepens the lore, and Mister America’s universe-specific innovations renders the film indispensable in context.
Mister America is the kind of comedy that can pivot from lethargic to legendary on the turn of a dime (if only for a minute or two).
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 26 User Ratings
8.2
77% Positive
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
12% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
12% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 26 User Ratings
8.2
77% Positive
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
12% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
12% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Dislaimer: I apologize for the overlong theory on why critics' represent an average proficiency in concept/intellect (only advanced in terms of artistic analytics, not cerebral) but it's necessary to explain why I believe a portion of a masterpiece like this was poorly reviewed. Also I am innately way too verbose. Wilde thinks I'm a simpleton and tbh I can't argue. If anyone reviews this without having seen On Cinema and Decker, that's a great indicator to just dismiss anything they say. The mixed/poor reviews are astounding. Yet, when one considers that critics are largely regular people and generally of no greater intellect than an average person, it makes a bit more sense. We incorrectly seem to assume critics have some esoteric knowledge unavailable to most audience members. The only outstanding aspect of a critic is their DEVELOPED taste, they have taken the time to watch and analyze more films than most. While that does give them experience and hones their taste (If something is overly derivative they'll be the first to know), it could be done by anyone with the desire and time and requires no special conceptual intellect or mental capacity. I do often consult critic amalgams, such as metacritic, because they have analyzed a far greater array of films than I have, but attributing anything beyond average minds to them seems silly (I have been guilty of it as well). A vast majority films that garner primarily poor reviews are of a lower quality, often targeting an audience that're pleased as long as a film hits certain notes. This is why films, on average, seem to subsist on quotidian concepts and entry level ideas and are still lauded as "high-concept" or "cerebral"...these are people who've dedicated a large portion of mental energy, time and space to analysis of an art form. That is time they HAVEN'T spent on sincere attempts to hone critical thought, which would improve their abilities to wrap their heads around truly novel concepts that're perhaps ahead of their time. Perhaps such a consistent exposure to various ideas may allow for some growth, but is far from an efficient manner in improving the ability to grasp more nuanced abstractions, explaining why films lauded for their intellect are quite often unremarkable in that way (which has little to no bearing on their ARTISTIC **** the concepts articulated through art are always decades behind actual thinkers, theories and the extend of our contemporary capabilities) There will be, however, the occassional film that is beyond the average critic's conceptual capacity. This is the best example of such a film that I've seen recently. The On Cinema universe is a project that outstrips everything else today in terms of payoff, nuanced conceptualization and complexity. No movie could get anything close into 2hrs. No TV show could possibly maintain mass appeal and do what On Cinema does utilizing only a single media format. Tim Heidecker is an artistic and comedic genius, perhaps the best example of an "ahead of his time" artist going today. Sure, his political and ideological stuff is pretty entry level and simplistic, but he is still better than most celebrities in that realm as well. The entire On Cinema project will eventually be recognized for the unmatched brilliance and novelty at some point. I guess the only metric quantifying HOW ahead this project is will be measured in the years prior to mainstream cultural appreciation. While most "indie" or countercultural expression is laden with far more pretension than genuine intelligence, this is not like most other work that skirts the mainstream. If you love On Cinema, of course watch **** be surprised if you haven't. If you find your taste in comedy feels unsatisfied by the generally simplistic offerings today, then check out On Cinema asap. No art REALLY requires any special intellect to appreciate, despite what many pretentious contrarians may try too hard to perpetuate, but instead only needs an open mind, honed taste by experiencing a lot and the willingness to put a shred of effort into consuming art. I'm a dimwit in most/all measurable way, so I hope anyone feels willing to put forth the (relatively negligible) effort to enjoy one of the most unique, brilliant and extensive comedic works of the 21st century.
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Mister America is a wonderful, objective, journalistic look into the twisted, and frankly, if I may, sick mind of schemer Tim Heidecker. Thank you Josh and crew for exposing Tim's hypocrisy and disrespect for the judicial system, movies and America. We at the VFA hope we as On Cinema fans can band together in support of Gregg, and hope that this incredible documentary becomes the nail in the coffin of Tim's pathetic career, funded by dead kids, so that Mr. Turkington can retake the On Cinema dynasty as its rightful King. Five bags of popcorn, and 11 movie-themed hats, in honor of what is hopefully the last season we will ever see dirty, filthy liar Tim Heidecker on On Cinema.
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Mister America aims for the acerbic pitch of a ‘70s alternative political farce like The Candidate, but the parting feeling is that it’s just an overdeveloped ramble. It’s not ha-ha funny, which is fine in the world of a muted humor like this. But like Heidecker’s campaign, it’s not entirely convincing as a satire either.
We get something that’s too long for their usual stoner-digestible absurdism, too unfocused to really take on post-Trumpian political targets, and too insular to translate to folks not already invested in their long, drawn-out in-joke.
Prolific actor-comedian-musician Tim Heidecker may have a sizable cult following but it’s doubtful he’ll find many new fans with his latest effort, the tedious and laugh-free mockumentary Mister America.
Mister America proves a witless, one-note political satire whose deficiencies are even more glaring when such humor feels entirely redundant to our current state of affairs.
VERY good film!!1 Not anything like the usual liberal hollywoood TRASH that comes out these days. Who's that beta with the hat and film archive again? WEAK man and a very sad person, believe me!
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easily the best movie since the hobbit. These critics don’t understand art.
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I come with the biased perspective of being quite the fan of Heidecker and Turkington's On Cinema franchise; which would certainly help any viewer's experience. Mister America is a great parody of modern political campaigning, even if you're unaware of the On Cinema franchise. While I rate Mister America a 6, its critic scores dipping to 5s, 4s, and lower are undeserved. This film was not intended to hold any sense of cinematic seriousness or cinematography, more so a premium expansion of the (at the time) free On Cinema experience through Adult Swim's Youtube channel. Enjoyable, and provides a great laugh.
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Production Company
Abso Lutely,
Magnolia Pictures,
Williams Street
Release Date Oct 9, 2019
Duration 1 h 29 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline He's running for district attorney. And technically he's not a murderer.
Awards
Indiana Film Journalists Association, US
• 1 Nomination
