The Worst Film Ever

A different way of telling a story

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

I just learned more about the South Asian-American experience in 49 minutes than I have after hundreds of hours watching the Simpsons.Hari Kondabolu and Michael Melamedoff did a tremendous job creating this enthralling documentary. There is at least one white American who is going to be less ignorant now (me) and I will be recommending this to all my friends. The Problem with Apu is funny, quick-witted, personal, and filled with great special effects. The music and production values are very high as well.It's worth noting that Hank Azaria has done other questionably racist roles, including his supporting role in Along Came Polly (2004). I think Hari did a great job addressing the systemic issues as well as holding Hank accountable (like he should be).Only 1-star off because I think it could have been about 10 minutes shorter. It drags a tiny bit at the end and could have been storyboarded slightly better for pacing. Consciously or not, this film follows a similar framework to Michael Moore's docu-classic, "Roger and Me" (1989). Moore's pacing was a little better but still, this holds up with the best of em. Highly recommended.

I understand the concept. I would be annoyed too if I was spoken to in the voice of a Simpsons character in the 90's, but that's where the problem is, in the 90's. I love the Simpsons but the show doesn't have the same cultural pull it did in the 90's. The shared experiences of those interviewed all seem to have taken place a couple decades ago when the Simpson's was in it's prime. That aside the documentary was poorly pieced together and was more about stroking to ego of Hari Kondabolu than actually attacking the problems with Apu. Bottom line find something else to watch.

Has it been much more focused on media ignoring minorities, instead of bashing a cartoon character which, in the end, seems just like PR a thing quite a lot (at least to me), this movie would have much more impact and obviously, much less views. Blaming Azaria for trying to talk on his own matters is a bit out of line. But besides, it does bring a lot questions and views and,fortunately so, even some answers but for me, this was definitely not the way to focus on the problem, even though yes, in the better version of the document, Apu would have every right to be mentioned.

..is that it tries to create a problem, where there really isn't one. That it tries to point its fingers, at a cultural artistic expression, and tell it, that it is wrong, and foul. Trying to shame it, and let us know, that it has the better, and right way of thinking from its pedestal of righteousness. Basically this movie represents the concept of cultural Marxism in its purest form.If people keep letting movies (and thought-controlling mentalities in general) like this get off the hook, or even worse, view it as a positive thing. And we constantly let other people tell us what is offensive, correct, and wrong, and how entertainment, opinions and art is allowed to be expressed, then we'll soon end up as the same grey mass in a dystopian padded cell of a socialistic future, where it'll be too late to turn back.