LRA writes: When I first saw the trailer for director Bobcat Goldthwait's new film God Bless America I was instantly struck with a strong sense of deja vu. I had seen this movie before...almost 20 years ago to be exact. But that movie was called Falling Down and starred Michael Douglas as a man driven to the brink by the harsh reality that is America. While that film drew on more basic society generalities about race, wealth and economics, God Bless America aims to target pop culture and those responsible for sacrificing common human decency for some cheap thrills and a lot of ratings. Despite a fine performance from its lead actor and some rather insightful commentary on the current state of the entertainment world, I think it is safe to say that the film's reach far outweighs its grasp in almost every way possible. C-/A+
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