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Old 04-18-2008, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Elvis_Christ View Post
Don't know about the political commentary thing. Thats giving it a bit to much credit.
The chick lures the Americans into the Hostel in Slovakia saying "since the war, we don't have enough men around" or something to that effect... Slovakia hasn't had a war... it isn't Bosnia

This is playing on American ignorance of Europe and showing "ugly Americanism" in a clear manner.

Also it is mentioned that you pay extra to kill an American - that's a pretty pointed statement. It's one think to point out ignorance, but another thing all together to single out Americans as "the problem" in the world.

The film is very political and intentionally so.
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