National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus (2011)

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A clueless Trojan general must meet an unbeatable Greek warrior on the battlefield.

Title and Release Date
"National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus" is a funny film that was launched in 2011.

Director and Cast
The film was directed by Jeff Kanew and stars Will Sasso ahead role as Awesomest Maximus. Other crucial stars include Kristanna Loken, Rip Torn, Ian Ziering, and Sophie Monk.

Plot Summary
"National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus" is a parody of ancient history and classic war and impressive movies like "Troy", "300", and "Gladiator".

The story focuses on the hilariously named, inefficient Trojan basic Awesomest Maximus (Will Sasso), who is wed to the lusty and computing Hotessa (Kristanna Loken). When King Looney of Troy (Rip Torn) orders Maximus and his dim-witted Spartan equivalent, Testiclees (Ian Ziering), to go to war versus the Foxilarians, epically outrageous experience occurs.

Maximus's journey leads him to satisfy a range of quirky characters. From lustful kings and challenging sirens to flamboyant warriors and a giggling oracle (Sophie Monk), the film never ever misses an opportunity to make audiences laugh with its escalating absurdity and amusing spins on widely known historical characters.

Style and Humor
As a normal National Lampoon film, the humor of "The Legend of Awesomest Maximus" comes from its over-the-top performances, slapstick comedy, sexual innuendo, and various physical function jokes. It takes a satirical approach to the dramatized, machismo-filled depictions of ancient warriors in popular culture. The movie is filled with contemporary, slangy dialogue that contrasts humorously with the ancient settings and scenarios.

Reception and Conclusion
While the movie's humor is definitely not for everyone, it has found an audience that appreciates its no-holds-barred comedic style. In spite of being criticized for its unrefined jokes and prevalence of low-brow humor, others have actually lauded it as an effective parody of historic impressives, applauding its eccentric characters and pure ridiculousness.

In conclusion, "National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus" is a farcical interpretation of ancient historical dramas. With its outrageous characters and eccentric plot turns, it spoofs those motion pictures that take themselves too seriously. This movie is an addition to the long line of National Lampoon's comical ventures, using the brand name's signature design of humor to the epic historic category. While its humor might not appeal to everybody, it offers lots of laughs for audiences with a taste for unreasonable, irreverent funny.

Top Cast

  • Will Sasso (small)
    Will Sasso
    Awesomest Maximus
  • Kristanna Loken (small)
    Kristanna Loken
    Hottessa
  • Sophie Monk (small)
    Sophie Monk
    Princess Ellen
  • Khary Payton (small)
    Khary Payton
    King Erotic
  • Ian Ziering (small)
    Ian Ziering
    Testiclees
  • Gary Lundy
    Orlando
  • Rip Torn (small)
    Rip Torn
    King Looney
  • Tony Cox (small)
    Tony Cox
    Minoritees
  • Tiffany Claus
    Milfia
  • Deon Richmond (small)
    Deon Richmond
    Jamal
  • Eddie Pepitone (small)
    Eddie Pepitone
    Approximo