South Park: The End of Obesity (2024)

Review Team

4/5

South Park: The End of Obesity is a sharp and timely critique of contemporary society's obsession with weight loss and the pharmaceutical industry's role in it. Trey Parker’s direction is as irreverent as ever, blending biting humour with poignant social commentary. The film follows Eric Cartman’s s ... Show more >> South Park: The End of Obesity is a sharp and timely critique of contemporary society's obsession with weight loss and the pharmaceutical industry's role in it. Trey Parker’s direction is as irreverent as ever, blending biting humour with poignant social commentary. The film follows Eric Cartman’s struggle with being denied a new weight loss drug, setting off a chain of events that highlights the absurdities of our culture’s fixation on body image. The character dynamics are well-explored, particularly the children's loyalty and misguided attempts to help Cartman. The animation retains the show's signature style, and the pacing keeps viewers engaged throughout. While the humour can be crude, it effectively underscores the film's themes, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of the franchise and newcomers alike. Show less

Editor Team

3/5

South Park: The End of Obesity is a mixed bag. While it certainly delivers the expected laughs and outrageous scenarios, it sometimes feels like it’s just recycling old tropes without adding much new to the conversation about obesity. The plot revolves around Cartman being cut off from a weight loss ... Show more >> South Park: The End of Obesity is a mixed bag. While it certainly delivers the expected laughs and outrageous scenarios, it sometimes feels like it’s just recycling old tropes without adding much new to the conversation about obesity. The plot revolves around Cartman being cut off from a weight loss drug, which leads to the usual chaos you’d expect from South Park. However, the film occasionally stumbles in its pacing, with some jokes landing flat. The character arcs are familiar, and while the animation holds up, it lacks the freshness that earlier seasons of South Park brought. It’s still entertaining, but it may not resonate as deeply with viewers who are looking for more than just shock value. If you're a die-hard fan, it’s worth a watch, but don’t expect it to break new ground. Show less