Whether you view it as a comedic "massacre" or a nostalgic trip back to the mid-2000s, there is no denying that is a singular piece of filmmaking history.
Despite being slammed by critics, the film was a massive commercial hit, grossing against a modest $20 million budget. It remains a polarizing relic for several reasons:
The film moves so fast it rarely explains why it's spoofing a movie. Within the first few minutes, it jumps from The Da Vinci Code to Nacho Libre and Snakes on a Plane without a second thought. It even finds room to parody MTV Cribs , Punk'd , and The Hills —cultural artifacts that have mostly faded into obscurity today. Epic Movie (2007)
A mutant at an "X-Men" style school, bullied for having chicken wings instead of real wings. Why It's a Cult (Anti-)Classic
Glover delivers a notably "demented" performance as the candy tycoon, blending Johnny Depp’s Wonka with the demeanor of a serial killer. Whether you view it as a comedic "massacre"
It features a "who’s who" of 2007-era celebrities (or at least their eerily accurate look-alikes), including parodies of Paris Hilton, Borat, Jack Sparrow, and P. Diddy .
A parody of The Da Vinci Code , discovering her uncle’s murder through cryptic clues. Within the first few minutes, it jumps from
Jennifer Coolidge plays the villainous parody of Narnia’s White Witch, tangling with Fred Willard as Aslo (a very lusty version of Aslan the lion).