Product Description
A documentary on the expletives origin why it offends some people so deeply & what can be gained from its use. Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: 12/23/2008 Starring: Ron Jeremy Hunter S Thompson Run time: 90 minutes Rating: Ur
Product Details
| Publisher | THINKFILM |
| UPC | 821575549851 |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2006-11-10 |
| EAN | 0821575549851 |
| MPN | VELDTF54985D |
| Brand | Image Entertainment |
| Format |
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| Release Date | 2007-02-13 |
| Label | THINKFILM |
| Region Code | 0 |
| Title | F**K - A Documentary |
| Studio | THINKFILM |
| Starring | n/a |
| Running Time | 90 minutes |
| Theatrical Release Date | 2006-11-10 |
| MPAA Rating | Unrated |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.78:1 |
| Manufacturer | THINKFILM |
Customer Reviews
A TreatReview by Laura Anglin, 2010-05-29
A sweet, cheeky job of analyzing the controversy over a four letter word. Unabashedly biased, despite the presence of both Hunter S. Thompson and Alan Keyes. For all it's celebration of free speech and fairly contemptuous treatment of the censoring impulse, it did give the best defense of censorship I've ever heard, via Miss Manners. She made the very sharp observation that simply as a matter of growing up, children will test boundaries. Why not give them one that's fairly harmless? I had flat never thought of that. She may have a point.
I was particularly charmed because my constitutional law professor, David Skover, was one of those interviewed. I'm a *teeny* bit worried about the . . . let's say contextualization of the clips as my con law prof's last statement, as presented, is *quite* misleading. But, for those of us in the know, hil-ar-ious.
Quite fun.
Funny and Thought-provoking
Review by James M. Stafford III, 2009-11-29
The F-bomb is a word many of us use often, if not daily. Its prominence in the English language cannot be understated. This documentary is a good, humorous look at its use and its various meanings and should be seen by everyone (18+) at least once.
After Half Way, It Got Old
Review by Daniel G. Lebryk, 2009-06-19
It's clearly hard to write a review of this movie, why, well it's about a word that is specifically banned in Amazon's reviews. We're left to the euphimisms they mentioned in the movie.
All kidding aside, the first half of this film is remarkably good. It's well put together and makes a lot of sense. Just after the couple simulating sex at the rock festival in Europe, the film just becomes repetitive and boring.
The movie is a classic talking head documentary. There's some cute animmation between segments (see the cover art, the same artist did the inter segment work). A couple of talking heads against a black background talk about some aspect of the word. It goes back and forth, and sometimes a clip is shown to illustrate the point. There's subtitles that are supposed to be witty (not really). The talking head list is very wide - from Miss Manners to Ron Jeremy (that pretty well covers the gamut there). Tera Patrick is surprisingly intelligent. And of course I'd like the movie when Kevin Smith talks.
There's a couple of good segments about Lenny Bruce and George Carlin - in so many ways this film should be about these two guys.
How offensive is this film - it's not really. That word is used over 800 times. But after about number 100, it's nothing. In fact you kind of find yourself leaning toward saying it in casual conversation. The views are somewhat well balanced between conservative view (Pat Boone) and liberal view (Kevin Smith). It isn't apparent the director had an axe to grind one way or the other.
An hour and 30 minutes, roughly. It's so R rated. Actually when you get down to the nudity, it's R not anywhere near NC-17. No violence. Minimal nudity (you would expect more). Tons of strong language.
A Very Funny and Educational Look at the Origins and Use of the word F**K
Review by John J. Cardella, 2009-02-16
I highly recommend this dvd. It not only keeps you laughing through out the show, but also gives you a history and possible origin of the word f**k. It's nice to see a variety of comedians and a little animation thrown in too! Over all, well put together and enjoyable to watch!
brilliant!
Review by AIROLF, 2008-05-15
A fascinating exploration of obscenities, the F word in particular, by comedians, linguist, writers, and other "in the know." The movie examines the word's influences through the ages and it's march through the 20th century, including its use by George W. Bush in relation to Saddam and in other instances. This movie is brilliant, particularly, when it traces the use of the word in all areas of our lives. It's a must see!
