Sausage Party: An Animated Comedy That’s Anything But Child’s Play
An extreme animated comedy for adults, packed to the brim with politically incorrect humor.
In the brightly lit aisles of a typical American supermarket, the food products live a blissful existence. They believe that shoppers are gods, benevolent beings who will whisk them away to a paradise of freedom and justice. Naturally, they feel anxious when left on the shelves and overjoyed when a customer finally notices them. However, this idyllic world is shattered when a hot dog sausage named Frank stumbles upon the horrifying truth about what really happens to food after it’s purchased.
Initially in denial, Frank is told that these “gods” devour the food. He is promised that he will find proof in the household goods section. Determined to uncover the truth, Frank embarks on a perilous journey with his beloved hot dog bun, Brenda.
Many studios passed on the project, but Sony took the risk and invested in this adult animated comedy.
The Mind Behind the Mayhem
Comedian and screenwriter Seth Rogen is open about his fondness for recreational drugs. While the impact on his daily life is debatable, his creative output undoubtedly benefits. How else could one explain projects like the stoner-comedy “Pineapple Express,” the outrageous “The Interview,” and the animated adult comedy “Sausage Party,” which he conceived and produced? Rogen claims that “Sausage Party” originated from a rational attempt to parody Pixar films about toys, insects, and fish (“Why is food any less worthy than toys?”). However, after watching “Sausage Party,” you’ll likely agree that such projects don’t come from a sober mind.
Actor Edward Norton not only voiced the role of the Jewish bagel but also acted as a “shadow producer,” securing the participation of stars Seth Rogen didn’t personally know.
A Satirical Feast
At its core, “Sausage Party” is a scathing, blasphemous satire that mocks organized religion and the belief in an afterlife. The film goes to such extremes that it even alludes to the connection between Christianity and the Holocaust (yes, this “cartoon” contains veiled references to Nazism). However, Islam and Judaism aren’t spared either. If your faith lulls people into complacency with beautiful lies that mask a harsh reality, expect a call – “Sausage Party” has a few choice words for you!
Raunchy Humor and Shock Value
However, this isn’t a serious call to burn churches and tear down synagogues. “Sausage Party” is uncompromising, yet ironic and infantile. It resembles “South Park” in its frequent jokes about nationalities and sex. And, like “South Park,” it pushes boundaries that no live-action Hollywood film could ever cross. For instance, it features an extended orgy where all the main characters, including Frank and Brenda, intertwine in a sexual entanglement that would make the stars of extreme porn blush. Of course, since it’s animated food on screen, it’s hilarious rather than seductive. Nevertheless, if you dislike such jokes, “Sausage Party” will drive you out of the theater. And, of course, never bring children to a screening. The film earns its “18+” rating with ease.
Beyond the Obscene
In addition to jokes about sex, Nazis, Jews, Arabs, Mexicans, Native Americans, and the complex relationships between sausages, buns, and mustard, “Sausage Party” includes gags about various drugs and several surprisingly violent scenes. The film isn’t content with the “brutal” destruction of food in consumers’ stomachs – at a certain point, the food fights back. And it’s not just the food. American supermarkets sell enemas, and a character with a long nozzle becomes one of the villains of “Sausage Party.” Throughout the film, he searches for someone to stick himself into… and, of course, he finds them.
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A Film for a Specific Taste
In short, if you believe that cartoons should be made for children and parents and that there’s no place for bad taste on screen, then Seth Rogen and his colleagues didn’t make this film for you. However, if “South Park” is one of your favorite shows and you regret that “Team America: World Police” never got a sequel, then “Sausage Party” is the movie of your dreams. Bad taste is everywhere, but it’s a dynamic and very funny comedy with many plot twists.