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    I'm looking to write an action comedy spec. I'd like it to give it a satirical spin. I know satire is hard thing to pull off so I want to watch a few successful examples. Unfortunatley, all I can think of off the top of my head is Wag the Dog and Dr. Strangelove. They aren't exactly action films, but I'd like to give my story that feel.

    Any other suggestions for action satire films?


    Thanks,
    Rum

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    Team America: World Police

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      Hot Fuzz (2007) seems pretty close to what you are describing. More satire than parody.

      These are more parody:

      Airplane! (1980)
      History of the World, Part I (1981)
      Top Secret! (1984)
      Spaceballs (1987)
      The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
      Hot Shots! (1991)
      Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
      Galaxy Quest (1999)
      Johnny English (2003)
      Black Dynamite (2009)
      MacGruber (2010)

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        TROPIC THUNDER
        HOT SHOTS also has a part DUEX

        I'M GONNA GET YOU SUCKA
        UNDERCOVER BROTHER

        I think there's a couple more that spoof the Blacksploitation movies.

        There's also a couple that poke fun at the BASIC INSTINCT type erotic thrillers. One has Armand Assante in it but I can't remember the title.

        "Trust your stuff." -- Dave Righetti, Pitching Coach

        ( Formerly "stvnlra" )

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          Has no one mentioned LAST ACTION HERO?

          - Bill
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            I love The Last Action Hero. Can't believe the hottie married Pete Sampras.

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              Originally posted by 1mper1um View Post
              Can't believe the hottie married Pete Sampras.
              Because professional athletes normally have problems getting hot women?
              "I dub thee: Sir Non Sequitur." - sc111

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                Originally posted by 1mper1um View Post
                I love The Last Action Hero. Can't believe the hottie married Pete Sampras.
                as if pete sampras wasn't a hottie with lots of dough.

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