The Decline of the American Empire is a philosophical type look at sexual influence and how they effect culture. In all it's just a very good comedy with a seemingly sophisticated edge which urges you to ponder on what they are saying. Entertainment- wise there's little there, but artistically Arcandes does his job, with the exception of a scene near the end which was almost pornographic, but was really intended that way anyway.
As for one comment which stated this one was Canada's first great film, I'd like to point out that there were many great films which paved the way for this one- Goin down the Road and The Rowdyman just to name a couple. This is far from being Canada's first great movie, but it's a good movie nonetheless.
As for one comment which stated this one was Canada's first great film, I'd like to point out that there were many great films which paved the way for this one- Goin down the Road and The Rowdyman just to name a couple. This is far from being Canada's first great movie, but it's a good movie nonetheless.