Mister America

Name: Mister America
Genre: Comedy
Released: October 9, 2019
Rating: 42
Cast: Curtis Webster, Neil Hamburger, Terri Parks, Tim Heidecker

2019

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Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: October 9, 2019 | R

Starring: Curtis Webster, Neil Hamburger, Terri Parks, Tim Heidecker

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 andA 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 and his inexperienced campaign manager outmatched. Low on funds, experience, and connections, Tim hits the streets in an attempt to connect with voters, but has difficulty winning over the community. With word of his campaign spreading, former associates of Tim try to warn the public with stories of bad business deals, strained friendships and a failed court case in which he found himself accused of murder. With days until the election and his campaign in free-fall, Tim has to confront the unexpected costs of pursuing his dream.… Expand

Director: Eric Notarnicola

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

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Carson Lund

Oct 9, 2019

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. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Nick Allen

Oct 9, 2019

True to previous form, Mister America is more of a relaxed, giggly character study than one that treats gags like clockwork. In a natural tonal shift, this restraint makes way for a melancholy rumination on Tim's self-destructive narcissism, which gives the film its ultimate staying power. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Oct 10, 2019

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). Read full review

Gary Goldstein

Oct 8, 2019

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. Read full review

David Fear

Oct 9, 2019

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. Read full review

Candice Frederick

Oct 8, 2019

It’s absolutely grating to watch. Even worse, there’s not one humorous moment throughout its nearly 90-minute runtime. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Oct 9, 2019

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. Read full review

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kaitlinteresa

Oct 10, 2019

Rating: 5 bags of popcorn + a 36-pack of bud light + a few bottles of yellow tail red wine + an American flag :) This is a hilarious must-see for anyone who appreciates the genius of Tim Heidecker's and Gregg Turkington's On Cinema universe.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

VFA_Archivist

Oct 16, 2019

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 fansMister 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.… Expand

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LudicDespair

Oct 9, 2019

A lot of lazy critics dismissing this as political satire, but it's much more a meditation on a particularly American form of masculine failure and self-delusion. 5 bags of comedy washed down with 2 sodas of pathos.

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

DJKenter

Oct 10, 2019

this movie is a five bagger if I've ever seen one. an excellent addition to the lore of the On Cinema-verse.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

MeggoMuffin

Oct 9, 2019

Excellent movie, particularly for anyone enmeshed in the strange yet incredible On Cinema universe. However, this isn’t only accessible to On Cinema Heads. Too bad the rating scale isn’t in bags of popcorn, because this is a bonafide five bagger!

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

Keyserscott

Oct 9, 2019

Pay no attention to the so-called "Critic Reviews". This is a love letter to the On Cinema universe and understandably a hard pill to swallow for those that like there films spoon-fed. If you are in on the joke, this is the culmination of years of character progression into the height ofPay no attention to the so-called "Critic Reviews". This is a love letter to the On Cinema universe and understandably a hard pill to swallow for those that like there films spoon-fed. If you are in on the joke, this is the culmination of years of character progression into the height of self-delusion. Luckily, Tim's ever present foil, Gregg, is there to even out the lunacy of a man triggered by fringe politics, nutrition, and terrible EDM music.… Expand

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JimmySpeaker

Dec 6, 2021

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 rateI 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.… Expand

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