“Team America: World Police,” directed by Trey Parker, is the newest unusual comedy to hit theaters this fall. Developed from the creators of the controversial television show, “South Park,” “Team America” uses a complete marionette cast to act out this mock action flick. The film required more than 35 puppeteers to bring life to the marionettes. Bill Pope, director of photography for the 1999 hit, “The Matrix,” also brings his talents to the set of “Team America.”

The puppets used in the movie were designed so that each one had complete facial movement, making them seem more lifelike. The costume designer, Karen Patch, made over 1,200 different costumes, since nothing could be bought to fit the marionettes. The film also featured elaborately built sets featuring Cairo, Paris and a North Korean Palace.

Team America is an organization located inside Mount Rushmore dedicated to fighting terrorist around the world. The story begins with the team blowing up half of Paris while trying to stop terrorists carrying weapons of mass destruction. Their team leader, Spottswoode soon recruits Gary Johnston (voiced by Trey Parker), a famous Broadway star, to go undercover as a terrorist to gain inside information on the next attack.

The other team members include Joe, a football hero, Sarah, a terrorist psychologist, Lisa, a clairvoyant, and Chris, an actor-fearing martial artist. The story continues as the team battles rivalry between members, more terrorists, and Kim Jong II, a mad North Korean dictator who wants to conquer the world. Also standing in Team America’s way is Alec Baldwin, leader of F.A.G (Film Actors Guild), whose pacifist group will resort to violence to stop Team America from using violence.

“Team America: World Police” has a unique blend of satire, a cleverly written script, and outrageous situations that make this movie the funniest of the year. The film ridicules political current events in the world. The background songs and Kim Jong’s solo are also a great addition to the movie as well. “Team America” uses crude humor, excessive adult language, gory violence, and nudity that has the potential to be either hilarious or disgusting, depending on the viewer’s idea of comedy.

Be warned, this movie is not for the weak of heart and is meant for a strictly mature audience. If you think you’re up to it, go and see “Team America: World Police.” There’s nothing funnier than a puppet with a machine gun out to save the world.