irreverent backdrop

Movies with irreverent vibe

The Boat That Rocked

1. The Boat That Rocked

Drama Comedy Satire Entertainment Industry Drama
7.3
20092h 15min

Overview

When a group of rebellious deejays decides to defy the ban on government-censored music, they take to the seas to broadcast music and mayhem to millions of adoring fans.

Themes

Censorship and freedom, Youth energy and rebellion, Authority and improvisation, Public spectacle and media, Advertising fueled fame, Crew loyalty under pressure

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Grandma's Boy

2. Grandma's Boy

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.9
20061h 35min

Overview

Even though he's 35, Alex acts more like he's 13, spending his days as the world's oldest video game tester and his evenings developing the next big Xbox game. But when he gets kicked out of his apartment, he's forced to move in with his grandmother.

Themes

Adult dependency dynamics, Creative ambition vs distraction, Caregiving role stress, Boundaries with substance use, Workplace authority conflict, Deception and reputation

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Wedding Crashers

3. Wedding Crashers

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
7.0
20051h 59min

Overview

John and his buddy, Jeremy are emotional criminals who know how to use a woman's hopes and dreams for their own carnal gain. Their modus operandi: crashing weddings. Normally, they meet guests who want to toast the romantic day with a random hook-up. But when John meets Claire, he discovers what true love – and heartache – feels like.

Themes

Risk and consequence, Deception in romance, Social manipulation in dating, Longing and disillusionment, Performance vs authenticity

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Team America: World Police

4. Team America: World Police

Adventure Action Comedy Parody Military Action
7.2
20041h 38min

Overview

When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il orchestrates a global terrorist plot, it's up to the heavily armed, highly specialized Team America unit to stop his dastardly scheme. The group, which has recruited troubled Broadway actor Gary Johnston, not only has to face off against Jong-il, but they must also contend with the Film Actors Guild, a cadre of Hollywood liberals at odds with Team America's 'policing the world' tactics.

Themes

Patriotism and policing, American dream under siege, Capitalism and damage, Global politics risk, Loss and trauma, Parody of film industry

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EuroTrip

5. EuroTrip

Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.6
20041h 32min

Overview

When Scott learns that his longtime cyber-buddy from Berlin is a gorgeous young woman, he and his friends embark on a trip across Europe.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Travel as escape, Sexual exploration, Impulsive decisions, Cross-cultural friction, Group dynamics under chaos

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National Lampoon's Van Wilder

6. National Lampoon's Van Wilder

Comedy Romance Buddy Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.4
20021h 32min

Overview

Van Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father eventually realizes what is going on. When he stops paying his son's tuition fees, Van must come up with the money if he wants to stay in college, so he and his friends come up with a great fund-raising idea – throwing parties. However, when the college magazine finds out and reporter Gwen is sent to do a story on Van Wilder, things get a little complicated.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Romantic tension, Deception and sabotage, Tuition dependence, Graduation pressure, Reputation through parties

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Kung Pow: Enter the Fist

7. Kung Pow: Enter the Fist

Comedy Action Parody Martial Arts Action
6.2
20021h 21min

Overview

A movie within a movie, created to spoof the martial arts genre. Writer/director Steve Oedekerk uses contemporary characters and splices them into a 1970s kung-fu film, weaving the new and old together. As the main character, The Chosen One, Oedekerk sets off to avenge the deaths of his parents at the hands of kung-fu legend Master Pain. Along the way he encounters some strange characters.

Themes

Power and vulnerability, Mentorship and training, Revenge after loss, Deception through spectacle, Spoof and meta humor, Loyalty and romance

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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

8. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Comedy Adventure Parody
6.8
20011h 44min

Overview

When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travels to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.

Themes

Image versus reality, Royalty rights dispute, Collective action against perceived injustices, Deception and front groups, Film industry exploitation, Satire of fame and studios

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Manitou's Shoe

9. Manitou's Shoe

Western Comedy Adventure Modern Western Parody
6.7
20011h 25min

Overview

Abahachi, Chief of the Apache Indians, and his blood brother Ranger maintain peace and justice in the Wild West. One day, Abahachi needs to take up a credit from the Shoshone Indians to finance his tribe's new saloon. Unfortunately Santa Maria, who sold the saloon, betrays Abahachi, takes the money and leaves. Soon, the Shoshones are on the warpath to get their money back, and Abahachi is forced to organize it quickly.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Treasure motive, Disguises and misdirection, Alliances and rivalries, Frontier conflict

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Shrek

10. Shrek

Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family
7.9
20011h 30min

Overview

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

Themes

Loyalty through alliance, Power through marriage, Exile and relocation, Appearance versus judgment, Trust overcoming fear, Love as catalyst

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