Sausage Party Is The Movie This Summer Needed

The summer is winding down. The schools are opening, and the kids are shopping for binders and supplies.

Looking back, it was a very underwhelming summer for blockbusters. With the exception of Captain America: Civil War, there were hardly any blockbusters worth writing to home about. Mostly because a lot of them felt rushed, mechanical, and morose. There was nothing to compare to the exhilaration of last year's Mad Max: Fury Road. 

It was however a great year for the smaller films. There were some great horror films like Lights Out, hilarious comedies like The Nice Guys and Bad Moms. There were some great animated films like Finding Dory, Secret Life of Pets, and Kubo and the Two Strings.

Sausage Party, written by and starring Seth Rogen and his buddies, is a combination of all of the above.

It's an animated film. But it's not for kids. And I repeat. It is NOT FOR KIDS! It's a horror film about foods trying to escape being eaten by humans. And it's a comedy. And it is laugh out loud hilarious.

If you've seen the trailer, you know the premise. I won't go into too much detail. But I will say that it takes so many twists and turns. And about the ending, let me just say that you will never see it coming.

The voice cast could bot be more perfect. Seth Rogen as a hot dog is one of the best casting decisions in recent memory. The fact that he can breathe his outrageous wit and stoner-like personality to a hot dog is a testament to Seth Rogen's talent as a voice actor.

Kristen Wiig is also brilliant as Seth Rogen's girlfriend, a hot dog bun named Brenda, who feels torn between her religious beliefs and desires. Edward Norton shines as Sammy the Bagle, as does David Krumhultz as Lavash. The villain is a (literal) douche bag voiced by Nick Kroll. But it's Bill Hader as Fire-Water, a Native American bottle of liquor.

The film is a loving homage/satire to classic Pixar movies, but with its own spin on the formula. It pays respect to something, while poking fun at its flaws. I wish more "parody" movies were less like Scary Movie 5, and more like Saisage Party.

And it has interesting commentary on our culture as well. It talks about race, religion, and our own mortality. For a Seth Rogen comedy where foods say the F-word, it's surprisingly deep.

In conclusion, Sausage Party is disgusting, outrageous, and mean-spirited. And I ate it up. It's not a movie for everyone. If you are easily offended, and I mean EASILY offended, you should stay away. If you don't like Seth Rogen's humor, this is not for you. If you're tired of animated films being just for kids, and want something more adult, then this movie will be a real treat for you.

It's a great comedy with bad taste.