Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm

I was hesitant to give this a shot, as the first ATHF movie was tedious and bloated. But the trimmed down runtime (75 minutes) and soft spot for the surrealist comedy of the show piqued my curiosity anyway. To my surprise, it’s decent. I still maintain the humor of the show works better in the original 12 1/2 minute format, where plot and story can take a backseat to the surrealism the show trades in. But this manages to mostly hold together, thanks to a shorter time, a snappier pace, and a more focused script that doesn’t attempt to jam every character and reference from the show into the movie for the sake of fan service. Non-fans need not apply, as this movie has absolutely no intention whatsoever of introducing you to or explaining the show, the characters, or the world in which they occupy. But if you liked the show, this will be up your alley.