The Onion Movie

"America's finest news source."

2008 1h 30m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 264

Comedy

Synopsis

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Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.

“America's finest news source.”

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Cast

Len Cariou
Norm Archer
Ken Takemoto
Sensei
Steven Seagal
Cock Puncher
Larissa Laskin
Dana Dobbs
Don McManus
Dennis McCormick
Michael Bolton
Michael Bolton
Ahmed Ahmed
Ahmed
Brendan Fletcher
White Black Guy Tim

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Maguire
Writers: Robert D. Siegel, Todd Hanson
Languages: Russian, English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Russian, English.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Maguire, shot by Maryse Alberti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Asche & Spencer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Frederick Wardell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Len Cariou and Ken Takemoto and Steven Seagal carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "America's finest news source.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mike Maguire directs. Maryse Alberti behind the camera. Asche & Spencer scores. Frederick Wardell cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Russian, English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Russian, English.
4Directed by Mike Maguire, shot by Maryse Alberti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Asche & Spencer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Frederick Wardell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Len Cariou and Ken Takemoto and Steven Seagal carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "America's finest news source.".
9IMDB entry: tt0392878 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Maryse Alberti
Original score: Asche & Spencer
Editing: Frederick Wardell
Production design: Jon Gary Steele
Costume design: Casey Storm
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Onion Movie (2008)

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Certfiable2013-09-24
★ 8/10
If you liked "The Kentucky Fried Movie", you'll love this. A collection of various comedy skits into a movie length presentation, it reflects the US media through a bizarre lens.

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