I turned this off twice before I got through it. There are so many unnecessary gross out moments that don't appear to be for humor or authenticity and really take away from the main story, which is ultimately rather sweet. The first half is over the top and meandering, a lot of it feels like edginess for edginess's sake, & not in a punk rock way. The portrayal of the Midwest as eternally trapped in the 80s also feels misguided and campy without intention. Like they're going for the time in a vacuum vibe of Napoleon Dynamite and miss the mark. That being said, the romance is oddly endearing and the songs are excellent.
Review of Dinner in America
