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This film was genuinely funny. What's the problem? That the film questions religious beliefs? Or that it makes references to previous and modern-day conflicts? Or was it the profanity? I like to think that well-placed swear words only add substance and make us feel alive. I abhor films that use "gosh darn it" or "friggin'" or some other avoidables. Say it like you mean it. I was thoroughly impressed by how the film managed to assign a backstory to each product, in line with their country/region of origin. There are so many details I am sure I overlooked that I will definitely have see it at least a couple of more times.

Good job, guys.

I knew what to expect going in to this, coming from the insane minds of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. I saw the trailer, and thought to myself this is gonna be one insane ride. When I came out of The Secret Life of Pets with my mom and my nephew, saw the poster to Sausage Party, I told my mom "Don't be fooled by the poster, that is not a kids movie".

The story speaks the insanity for itself, about food in a grocery store, and that is all I'm gonna tell ya. The animation is top notch, spoofing those Pixar films. The actors really do voice there characters well. Seth Rogen really brings his humor well to his role has a hot dog. If your not a fan of vulgar humor, and gross out gags, then you should probably avoid this like the plague, cause this pulls no punches, it goes straight for the throat. It was very funny, there is perfect timing to all of the gags. It's not a masterpiece, but just a fun time for fans of this type of humor. Expect nothing or less.

I really enjoyed the movie; it features vulgar, obscene, and sharp humor, so someone sensitive might get offended. If you are that type of person, I don't recommend watching it.

This type of humor is one of my favorites, and I think the jokes are well-executed. I found it to be a funny and entertaining movie.

The animations, messages, and analogies are very well executed and also quite clever.

I should note that it's a movie meant for passing the time-funny and very well done. Sensitive people will have a hard time watching it.

It's unrelated, but it reminded me of adult animated series that I love, like *Family Guy*, *American Dad*, and *South Park*.

One of the best movies i have seen in a long time,and im still thinking if i will still eat food or no cuz ITS CHOKING the scene that the humans actually want to EAT the foods,ignore the critics,this movie is hilarious.

Some of you may be too young to remember (or maybe too old, who knows), but once upon a time a man named Ralph Bakshi made hard-R rated animation that was decidedly not meant for simply for families to gobble up, so at the same time Disney put out something like Robin Hood, he had Heavy Traffic, which was an semi-autobiographical, "X-rated" look at life in Brooklyn with all the rough edges showing, or in 1975 (his masterpiece to me) Coonskin, which took off from Song of the South to make a scathing satire on race using black caricatures, blaxploitation and other characters like a naked woman with red-white-and-blue body paint. But of course times have changed and now animation is practically never even made much less released at a wide scale (when was the last time, South Park, maybe, or by extension Team America). So, with this in mind, and ironic to say given the subject matter, but thank God for Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg for Sausage Party.

Is it a perfect movie? No, but who the f*** cares? This is one of the smarter films of the summer, if not the year, and surprising in that it delivers one thing in its marketing - a parody of all of these talking-whatever movies (you know from Pixar, "when the lights go out X is actually alive and talking, and there's an adventure story where one or two characters get separated and have to find their way back etc etc") and with the kind of "explicit" language that Rogen-Goldeberg and company have put out there since Superbad nine years ago. However if you see the movie it delivers something deeper, subverting expectations that come with something that looks so goofy (the film's directors have credits ranging from Monsters vs Aliens, with Rogen did a voice for by the way, and Thomas the Tank Engine videos!) but is about... religion and the power and susceptibility of beings towards faith.

That may sound like blowing hot air like, how can this be anything more than its surface-level crude comedy and stereotypes? But right from the on-set, where the characters refer to the "Gods" and the opening song (the only main one so it's not a musical) where it's all about praising the Gods and the "Great Beyond" which is, of course, the Great Lie of being chosen by humans to be taken away as what they're meant for, the writers of the film take an opportunity and don't settle only for the gross-out... this is not to say this is not a filthy, raucous, ludicrous film that includes such things as, well, bath salts that make people hallucinate to the point where they can SEE THE FOOD TALKING (is that what they do, I wouldn't know, haven't tried it, sorry), and stereotypes of every thing you can think of from Irish potatoes to a Jewish bagel and a Muslim falafel and a Mexican (Lesbian!) taco to a Firewater Native American alcohol can (and Craig Robinson... well, see the movie to know about that).

Because, yes, they're here in spades! What makes Sausage Party impactful is that it takes a leap to be *about* something, even if it ends up being rather gruesome and very, horrifically, violent (yes, for an R-rated movie this is one of the more violent pieces of escapism - perhaps in its way more honest than something like a PG-13 Suicide Squad despite/because of things like decapitated heads or exploding organs and so on). It even has a point about what it means to be an inspiration to people, that to change minds you can't simply show the "truth" right away and that different factions can't process that information. If that sounds odd, well, this climax is especially odd and totally insane. But it's also a brilliant conclusion to a very good movie, full of balls-to-the-wall action and a don't-take-no-prisoners attitude towards the food vs the humans. It reaches Inglourious Basterds level catharsis.

Again, it's not totally up there with This is the End or Pineapple Express, the landmarks for this duo and their collaborators. On a first watch the Jew/Arab duo were a little one-note as a joke (so are a lot of the characters, which are fine, but these are here for longer period), and it also didn't make sense completely what could or couldn't talk (i.e. why the food AND things like a d**che or toilet paper or so on, what about the shopping cart or a television, where's the line drawn?) But these are relatively minor complaints in a movie that gets by by being so harrowingly hysterical in how it delivers its comedy - these guys have the opposite of fear, which is what you need for comedy. They have confidence in their vulgarity, so who cares if it has like 400 f***s? It has zero of them to give! Add on impressive voice-work (Edward Norton as the bagel! And James Franco gives one of his best performances in a while as "Druggie") and you got yourself a winner, and a fine successor to people who used animation as a mechanism for delivering hardcore, drag-through-the-mud satire like Bakshi or Mike Judge.

Sausage Party is a R-rated animated comedy written by and starring Seth Rogan as Frank, a hot dog who learns the truth about what really happens to food when it's purchased by "the gods" (humans). Frank has to tell everybody else in the food market before it's too late. Other featured voice talent includes Kristin Wiig, Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, and Edward Norton.

This movie is HILARIOUS! I haven't laughed so hard at a movie this year ad much as I did during the opening scene of this movie. The jokes range from over-the-top (how do you like them apples, etc.), and the message might speak to some. I also really liked the animation style, especially in the food characters.

My only complaint with this movie is how raunchy it was. I'm not against foul language or crude humor, but there still needs to be some context with it. When a f-bomb is used every other sentence, it really waters down the effect when language like that could, as Spongebob would say, act as a "sentence enhancer." I was desensitized to the language after 10 minutes of film, so it never effected me when it should have.

Overall, if you can handle some really heavy profanity and humor more offensive than Deadpool, you'll love this movie. If you've ever been offended by language, sexual humor, or racial stereotypes, this movie is not for you.

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Sausage Party, Seth Rogen's appropriately named Pixar-spoof/raunch fest, is here and it is actually pretty entertaining, if you're a sarcastic adult who enjoys shitting on everybody. Much like Deadpool did to the comic book genre earlier this year, Sausage Party takes aim at the animation genre, finally making an animation for adults. Sausage Party is as funny as it is clever, gleefully filled with profanity, but is also surprisingly thought provoking. Sausage Party never quite reaches the level of quality, of that which it pokes fun at, but does manage to do everything it set out to do.

Watching this film it's incredible the ensemble cast that Seth Rogen was able to gather for this film, featuring James Franco, Jonah Hill, Paul Rudd, Edward Norton, Salma Hayek, and so many more. The plot of this film is actually a fairly entertaining one, but the real strength of the film is it's humor. That isn't surprising, considering the group behind it, but the film in essence jumps from one joke to another never leaving a dull moment. The main reason that the film is so funny is that the film is clever in how it pokes fun at the world of food.

Another reason that the film is so funny is that instead of trying to be politically correct, the film almost revels in it's ability to insult whoever it can. Animation has, over the years, proved to be a genre mostly directed at kids, besides a few exceptions (South Park, Family Guy, the Simpsons.) That being said the use of excessive profanity within that genre is so rare that it often elevates a raunchy animated comedy. Seeing a bunch of talking hot dogs, and buns that are animated to look like sexual images, and then swear non-stop ends up being one of the funnier elements of the film.

It seems surprising that Pixar didn't beat Sausage Party to this story though, because it could've been an even better Pixar film. By that I mean that the story of this film is actually quite clever and thought provoking, when you say to yourself, what food think if it could talk. The plot is not as focused as a Pixar film and the characters are not as emotionally involving, so Sausage Party feels more like a cheaper, raunchy Pixar film. However, this film does manage to attack a fairly thought provoking and deep storyline.

In the end, Sausage Party is a really good and often entertaining spoof of the animation genre for adults above a certain age, and of a certain mindset. The film tries to remain clear of racism, simply by insulting every group of people, without prejudice, we'll see if that method works. The film is clever, funny, thought provoking, and gleefully profane. It should be stated that not everybody will enjoy this movie, but that's partially the point.

Animation has never been such a fantastic blend of fun and dirty as seen in "Sausage Party" from Sony Pictures. Created as the movie your perverted older brother made in high school but you can't help but love him for it, the definitely offensive but enthusiastically rapturous romp is the surprise hit of the summer.

Directors Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan helm the ship that was written by Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, Kyle Hunter, and Ariel Shaffir with a steady hand as they play off social and racial stereotypes in the vein of something we would have seen on "South Park." Trickle in a talented voice cast that includes Rogen, Oscar nominees Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, James Franco, Edward Norton, and Salma Hayek, and you got a formula for something downright hilarious.

"Sausage Party" takes no prisoners as the profanity and graphic nature makes an educated film-goer wonder "how the hell did this just get an 'R' rating from the MPAA?" Shock value will bubble to the brim and likely spill over as we see food make sexual advances, dirty and used condoms interact with a smaller hotdog, and an orgy that might manage to trump any movie in the last 15 years.

Taking the "Toy Story" premise and asking the question, what if food could talk? "Sausage" gives its characters a dynamic range of emotions as they mix in the very questions of today that marry the ideas of religion, purpose, and tolerance. I'm sure somewhere deep in the bones of every Pixar writer in the world, they've wanted to make THIS kind of movie. Why wouldn't they? The animation is tenderly bright and vibrant, creating a world of chaos but clarity. They work through the material with a bold and fearless nature that the Academy Awards would feel so lucky to be included among their Animated Feature nominees in 2017.

Stepping outside the box with a raunchy song, Alan Menken's compositions and work stand just as high as anything delivered this year so far. Vivaciously alive in every beat, you can't help but smile ear to ear as the party rolls on. I'd surely say Menken is the hunt for an Oscar nomination in Original Song.

The rest of the voice works of Bill Hader, Michael Cera, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Paul Rudd, and ESPECIALLY Nick Kroll are purely delightful.

This is not the movie for Mom, unless your mother is awesome in every way. This is not the movie for your kids, because I can't wait to hear the headlines of the general audience goers that brought their kids to see thinking it was just a "cute cartoon." This is not the movie for your sophisticated movie friend because he or she is probably going to call you dumb for laughing at the jokes. This IS the movie for the Friday night, bring your girlfriend or boyfriend, watch their jaws drop, and enjoy the company of just plain old fun at the movies.

Every negative review I've seen calls this movie "insensitive" and all, but if you actually loosened up you would find that this movie is actually hilarious. If you're looking for a movie to act offended by then congrats this is your movie. Fortunately, if you're someone like me who loves offensive humor then this is a perfect movie for you too

The movie has a deeper meaning to it if you really focused in on it and it really isn't about attacking different races, but rather showing that every race and religion has flaws and if we just stopped caring about it then we would be able to accomplish so much more. People are too quick to get offended these days that they miss the bigger picture.

The food orgy scene was definitely the most off putting part of the movie for me, but it overall does send a greater message than just that. There's so many levels of humor that it's hard not to enjoy. And if you're really educated, the arguments between the bagel and falafel are hilarious.

So ignore the negative reviews and the people calling this "racist." Watch it for yourself and just enjoy it. Some racist humor can be funny if you're able to take jokes about your own race.

As a parent, I see more than my fair share of animated features. To be honest, I love movies so I don't really mind. Still, 'Sausage Party' is a refreshing–and long overdue–change of pace. Finally there's an R-rated, full-length animated feature for adults. OK, maybe it's for adults with a somewhat juvenile sense of humor–but adults nonetheless.

I spoke with the directors--Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon--about the experience. As I suspected, the initial concept was pitched by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. I imagined Rogen was high and started pondering how the food on the shelves feels, and then BOOM! Artistic genius. It was interesting to learn how much raunchier the movie COULD have been, and how they had to cut scenes to bring it down to rated R.

Sausage Party is the latest Seth Rogen project that has been on my radar since the concept was announced. Imagining a raunchy Toy Story with the brain of Rogen behind it was quite appealing to me, and this movie delivered on all cylinders.

Not only is Sausage Party hilarious, it is also oddly philosophical. Following the journey of Frank (Rogen), the film delves into topics such as the afterlife and sacred texts. At times the film is as downright preachy as the fiery evangelicals that Rogen and Goldberg skewer, causing the film to get bogged down toward the third act due to Rogen obsessing over every flaw of organized religion. Overall Rogen ends the film on a more open minded note, redeeming the message he is so adamant on sharing.

The true star here is the writing, as the film cleverly uses every food pun imaginable all while balancing it with a solid story. Inventive is the greatest compliment one can give this film due to its hilarious cast bringing to life a wide array of characters, withe Nick Kroll taking the cake as the most fitting voice casting choice. Although falling flat on a number of jokes, the film picks itself back up quickly for a doozy of an ending that anyone watching this film will never forget.

This is by far my favorite animated movie as an adult, it made me laugh my lungs out and enjoyed every second of it. 👌🏾

If you are thinking of taking your children to this movie, then don't; it is by no means a "Disney-like" movie. If you want to see something which is rude (I cannot think of any other animation movie in which the f-word has been used so frequently), original and very funny then you should certainly go. The guys who wrote the plot must either have been drugged or drunk (or both at the same time). I very much enjoyed it although some might find it too offensive.

I enjoyed this movie, it doesn't purports to be something it's not, a very direct "straight to your face" movie which is not afraid to slay certain cultures and criticize them at the same time, as an a Jew and an Israeli I find Seth Rogan's humor towards Jews very funny, loved when the so called "Nazi" Mayonnaise sang about killing the "juice" (Jews) for example and I can testify that the entire crowd in the movie theatre shared the same reply of laughter after this joke.

I loved the way they reprimanded about the Israeli- Palestinian issue, the Israeli is represented by a begal and the Palestinian is represented by a láfa (taboon food), the Israeli was described as a vulnerable pacifist while the Arab was described as an aggressive and arrogant food.

The Mexican tacos and tequilas were expressing their willing to start a new life in another aisle. But most of the criticism were obviously pointed to the American culture of nowadays where the sausage and the bun just can't wait to finally have an intercourse, the bun is very judgmental of her shape and body and always wonder if she is not as pure as she was when she was in the packing.

In summary, I love racial and cultural jokes and that's what I was laughing about in the vast majority of the movie and I can't say that one of the last scenes where the foods, alcoholic beverages and the hygiene products had sexual intercourse didn't leave me traumatized, it took my innocence away.

I enjoyed the movie as it gives you a decent break from reality and life and just let focus on the struggle of the living supermarket products to exist.

Not the strangest animated movie I've ever seen as far as the animation is concern. It's very straight forward. What Seth Rogen does with this film is take the traditional archetypes of cartoons and animation and puts a hard R spin on it, with some of the most out there jokes you could only get away with by animating food. No sexual undertones, everything was pretty out in the open.

Truly from the makers of This Is the End as it stars most of the cast of that movie (minus Jay Baruchel) and adding such voice talent as Ed Norton, Salma Hayek, and Kristen Wiig.

Seth Rogen plays the voice of Frank, part of a pack of sausages, Frank's world is no bigger than the isle he lives in. He spends his life waiting for the moment when the gods will select him to travel to the great beyond so that he can finally "enter" Brenda, a hot dog bun that happens to be his girlfriend. however, Frank discovers that the great beyond is not the paradise that was described.

It's a bit disturbing. I'm use to Disney's anthropomorphic ducks, and got use to talking cars in Pixar's Cars, and even though I was raised on Duck Tales, It has not stop me from eating duck. This is different. This movie is basically telling me that bread and vegetables are alive, which means I can't eat anything. It's weirdly hilarious watching a a half eaten cookie cry because someone took a bite out of it.

Like a typical cartoon, Sausage party has a hidden agenda, with all the foods being separated in isles that represent the culture that they belong to, the different food has to work together and get past those differences in order finish their quest to discover what the great beyond is all about, which is the second agenda as the movie does point out the oddities of religion in a cleaver way.

It's so funny, there is far too much to point out cause it all made me laugh so hard (Although, Nick Knoll plays the voice of a Douche, and it was gut busting).

Not since This Is the End have I laugh so hard at a Seth Rogen movie, It's definitely worth seeing.

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