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Orgazmo
1998 94 min United States of America, Japan NC-17 18+
★5.9
Comedy
Director: Trey Parker
Trailers
Description
A devout Mormon living in L.A. becomes a pornographic actor after his martial arts moves impress a big-time director.
Budget:
$1M
US Gross:
$602,302
Worldwide:
$602,302
Starring
Trey Parker
Actor
Dian Bachar
Actor
Robyn Lynne Raab
Actor
Key opinion
Orgazmo is a polarizing low-budget satire that effectively showcases the early, crude comedic sensibilities of Trey Parker and Matt Stone. While fans of the duo’s signature brand of absurdist, anti-establishment humor praise its inventiveness and charm, detractors find the production quality and reliance on offensive tropes off-putting.
| Originality | The film functions as a sharp, absurd satire that effectively mocks the excesses of the porn industry and commercial Hollywood filmmaking. | |
| Direction | The creative vision captures the same irreverent, chaotic energy that would later define the success of South Park. | |
| Production | The low-budget, trash-aesthetic production is a point of contention: supporters find it charming and authentic, while critics view it as cheap and off-putting. | |
| Humor | The humor is deeply polarizing; fans appreciate the inventive, gonzo comedy style, whereas others find the offensive depictions and crude jokes to be juvenile. | |
| Acting | Performances are viewed inconsistently, with some seeing them as fittingly amateur for a parody, while others find them genuinely awkward. |