Taking on rampant American consumerism with a focus on Christmas shopping, the Rev. Billy (Bill Talen) and the Church of Stop Shopping go on a cross-country journey to save citizens from the Shopocalypse in this hilarious documentary produced by Morgan Spurlock. Reminding shoppers of the true meaning of Christmas, Reverend Billy exorcises demons at Wal-Mart's headquarters and preaches his message at the Mall of America and Disneyland. (Netflix.com)
Grade: A+
This was a REALLY great look into how "spend happy" we can get as Americans, ESPECIALLY around the holidays. With his alter-ego persona Reverend Billy (Bill Talen) holds demonstrations, and mock church services that point out just what we've been fed through the media, personal tradition, and society to believe about holidays and spending money in general. His look on this epidemic is truly eye opening, and literally caused me to look at myself, and my own financial situation a little closer, and not just take things like spending a little money here and there so easily for granted. Although his persona is a preacher, the satire behind it, and the comedy of it, causes it (surprisingly) to NOT come off preachy, believe it or not! This is well worth the watch, and I think it may just make you take a little harder look at what you're spending your money on!
