Main Cast: Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, D.J. Qualls, Danny Trejo, Marisol Nichols
Release Year: 2007
Country: US
Run Time: 89 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG13
Plot
When a hard-luck blue-collar worker and his two best friends are mistaken for Army Reservists by a tough-talking Army sergeant, the plane set to fly them to the front lines of Iraq mistakenly drops them in the middle of Mexico to disastrous results in a freewheeling military comedy starring Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and D.J. Qualls. Larry (the Cable Guy) has lost his job and his woman in the short span of 24 hours. Convinced that some suds and target shooting are just the right remedies for a broken, jobless heart, Larry sets out with his next-door neighbor Bill (Engvall) and their trigger-happy pal Everett (Qualls) in order to blast off some rounds and down some brews. Their relaxing weekend soon takes an unexpected turn, however, when hard-case Army sergeant Kilgrove (Keith David) mistakes the trio as slacking Army reservists and loads them in a plane bound for Fallujah. Subsequently air-dropped over Mexico due to pilot error, the clueless, wannabe war heroes become convinced that they're actually in the Middle East and set out to save a rural village from what they assume to be an insurgent uprising. Though the thankful locals champion the noble but dimwitted trio for their heroism, the celebration is short-lived as ruthless warlord Carlos Santana (Danny Trejo) pays a personal visit to the town with a plan to confront the fearless warriors who dared to challenge his iron-fist rule. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Review
Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall may be veterans of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, but their sensibilities skew a lot more red -- red state, that is. It's no coincidence, then, that Delta Farce features hapless heroes dressed in battle fatigues, nor that the climactic debate boils down to whether they should "finish the job" or "cut and run." But the reason liberal-minded viewers won't like Delta Farce is not that it's trying to reenergize comedy's conservative base. Really, it's just that the jokes are lame. The idea of confusing Mexico for Iraq is not itself a terrible one, and the filmmakers have shown unusual restraint here, carrying it only a little past the point of plausibility. Their choice for the essential story structure is also fine, giving character actor Danny Trejo the opportunity for another winking parody of the Mexican heavy he always plays. It's just that whenever there's supposed to be a hearty laugh, there's a light chuckle at best, a shaken head at worst. Engvall and Mr. Cable Guy aren't as bad offenders as their guest, D.J. Qualls, who goes most over the top with his trademark weirdo shtick. It's pretty obvious that Bear Alderhold and Thomas F.X. Sullivan are novice screenwriters, as the jokes have that begged, borrowed and stolen quality to them. Then again, C.B. Harding, who also directed Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie, seems pretty okay with familiarity, delivering the stars in very familiar packages: Not only do they play characters named Larry and Bill, but Larry even drops in his famous "Git-R-Done" catchphrase. This film won't convert many opinions or even soften many biases, but at least it's not offensively stupid. And for those who are already initiated, it may be just the Farce for them. ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide
Keith David - Sgt. Kilgore; Glenn Morshower - General; Ed O'Ross - Victor; Lisa Lampanelli - Bill's Wife Connie; Christina Moore - Karen; Michael Edward Rose - Sgt. Major; Lorna Scott - Woman at Cowboy Frank's; Parker Goris - Bill's Boy; Michael Papajohn - Bill'e Neighbor; Lance Smith - Sgt. Adams; Bill Doyle - Colonel; McKinley Freeman - Airborne Soldier; Joel McKinnon Miller - Pilot; Chris Spencer - Co-Pilot; Alejandro Patino - Juan; Luis Chavez - Carlos; David Desantos - Bandito #3 Ricardo; Nicholas Guilak - Luis; Toby Holguin - Bandito #1; Jimmy Ortega - Bandito #2; Albert P. Santos - Flaco; Emilio Rivera - Jorge; Shelly Desai - Farmer; Tony Perez - Mayor; Danielle Hartnett - Senorita Magdalena; Carlos Moreno, Jr. - Jaime; Jeff Dunham - Amazing Ken; Rolando Molina - Bartender; Joseph A. Nuñez - Ruben; Estaban Cueto - El Javelina; Tom Rosales - Bandito Guard; Craig Susser - Roger Grabowski; PJ Walsh - Medic; Matt Riedy - Colonel Dalton; Amy Powell - Anchorwoman
Credit
Dins Danielsen - Art Director, Maggie Houlehan - Associate Producer, Jennifer Novak - Associate Producer, Adam Blantz - Boom Operator, Donal Nelson - Boom Operator, Lisa Soltau - Casting, Deborah George - Casting, Louise de Teliga - Costume Designer, Richard Graves - First Assistant Director, C.B. Harding - Director, Mark Conte - Editor, Tom Ortenberg - Executive Producer, Emily Wolfe - Executive Producer, Soo Jin Yoon - Hair Styles, Arturo Rojas - Hair Styles, Brandon Waggoner - Hair Styles, Gerard W. Averill - Location Manager, James S. Levine - Composer (Music Score), Lynn Barber - Makeup, Vikki Griffin - Makeup, Peter Serraino - Makeup, Monty Rowan - Camera Operator, Anthony Gaudioz - Camera Operator, Sidney Sidell - Camera Operator, Greg Rhineer - Camera Operator, Cabot McMullen - Production Designer, Tom Priestley Jr. - Cinematographer, Alan C. Blomquist - Producer, J.P. Williams - Producer, James Thornton - Sound Mixer, Brett Grant-Grierson - Sound Mixer, Redwood Sound - Sound Editor, Billy Burton - Stunts, Eddie Fernandez - Stunts, Jerry Wills - Stunts, George Zamora - Stunts, Dennis Fitzgerald - Stunts, Mario Roberts - Stunts, Richie Gaona - Stunts, Jason Rodriguez - Stunts, Clint E. Lilley - Stunts, Richard L. Bucher - Stunts, Jayson Dumenigo - Stunts, C.C. Taylor - Stunts, Mark Munoz - Stunts, Mark Aaron Wagner - Stunts, Crystal Santos - Stunts, Joe Ordaz - Stunts, Alex Madisen - Stunts, Marco Morales - Stunts, Paul Robert Veluzat - Stunts, Bryan Becker - Stunts, Norman Mora - Stunts, Jose Vasquez - Stunts, David S. Rowden - Stunts Coordinator, Alan C. Blomquist - Unit Production Manager, Bear Aderhold - Screenwriter, Thomas F.X. Sullivan - Screenwriter, Will Sandoval - Production Assistant, Elizabeth C. Camp - Production Assistant, Zach Hunt - Production Assistant, Ryan Krayser - Production Assistant, Jason Kumalo - Production Assistant, Gavin Kleintop - Production Assistant, Adam Palya - Production Assistant, Al Magliochetti - Visual Effects Supervisor, Dorian Cheah - Sound Effects Editor, Mandell Winter - Sound Effects Editor, Benjamin Book - Sound Effects Editor, Jack Lilley - Animal Trainer/Wrangler, Steve Hanna - Animal Trainer/Wrangler, Robert Bias - Animal Trainer/Wrangler, Zach Serhal - Animal Trainer/Wrangler, Keith McCaslin - Animal Trainer/Wrangler, Movin on Livestock - Animal Trainer/Wrangler, Mark "Boylee" Boyle - First Assistant Camera, David Morenz - First Assistant Camera, Kim Orton - First Assistant Camera, Cranston Gobbo - Grip, Tony Bendt - Grip, Pam Connor - Grip, Christopher N. Brow - Grip, Joel Michalak - Grip, Tom Trafalski - Music Editor, Richard Jordan - Post Production Supervisor, Stacy Parker - Production Coordinator, Christine Altomari - Production Supervisor, Andrew M. Siegel - Properties Master, Ronald Ming - Properties Master, Robert D. Simpson - Properties Master, Marshall Garlington - Re-Recording Mixer, Chris David - Re-Recording Mixer, Robin Anderson - Script Supervisor, Eric Sherman - Second Assistant Director, Ron Bolanowski - Special Effects Coordinator, Greg Rhineer - Steadicam Operator, Sam Urdank - Still Photographer, Frederick Howard - Supervising Sound Editor, Gilbert Zamorano - Costume/Wardrobe, Ramses Granados - Costume/Wardrobe, Travis Mackay - ADR Recordist, Joseph M. Lyons - Assistant Chief Lighting Technician, Michael J. Kelly - Assistant Location Manager, Mario Gilbert - Assistant Location Manager, Courtney MacNaught - Assistant Location Manager, Ellen Dunn - Assistant Production Coordinator, Josué Rodriquez - Assistant Properties, Peter Griffith - Assistant Properties, John Sparano - Assistant Properties, Dennis Twitty - Assistant Sound Editor, Peter Morenz - Camera Loader, Ross Dunkerley - Chief Lighting Technician, Rick Thomas - Chief Lighting Technician, James V. Oliveri - Construction Coordinator, Kathleen Brodbeck - Costumes Supervisor, Robert Getty - Dialogue Editor, Darrell B. Sheldon - Dolly Grip, Christopher Ahern - Electrician, Brian Minzlaff - Electrician, Walton Rowell - Electrician, Sean Smith - Electrician, Gabriel J. Lewis - Electrician, Joel M. Potter - Electrician, William Self - Electrician, Andrew Towne - Electrician, Trish Herremans - Electrician, Mike Vesencio - Electrician, Tammy L. Smith - Extra Casting, Dixie Webster-Davis - Extra Casting, Smith & Webster-Davis Casting - Extra Casting, Shea Kammer - First Assistant Accountant, Gregg Barbanell - Foley Artist, Pamela Nedd Kahn - Foley Artist, Jean Castaneda - Key Hairstylist, Kevin Conte - Post Production Assistant, Hector Carrillo - Post Production Assistant, Tad Driscoll - Production Accountant, Sherri Miranda - Second Assistant Camera, Mike Manasewitsch - Set Dresser, Samuel Berrini - Set Dresser, Adam Braid - Set Dresser, Gabriel Chrislock - Set Dresser, Glenn Ryan, Jr. - Set Dresser, Paul Power - Storyboard Artist, Douglas Weaver - Transportation Captain, Dusty Saunders - Transportation Coordinator, Kris Fuller - Set Decorator, Mike Gomez - ADR Loop Group, Al Rodrigo - ADR Loop Group, David Cowgill - ADR Loop Group, Jonathan Nichols - ADR Loop Group, Bert Rosario - ADR Loop Group, Adrianna Savan - ADR Loop Group, R. Joe Michalski - Cable Person, Brian McKinney - Cable Person, Gary Boatner - Cable Person, Mato - Color Timing, Don Rags Redoglia - Construction Foreman, Deluxe Catering, Inc. - Craft Service/Catering, Seamus Gibbons - Craft Service/Catering, Dwayne Abernathy - Craft Service/Catering, Nancy Collier - Craft Service/Catering, Martin Palma - Craft Service/Catering, Vic Cuccia - Driver, Don Williams - Driver, Jeff J. Williams, Jr. - Driver, Kelly Hustis - Driver, Philip W. Henderson - Driver, Jerry Don Borden - Driver, Dester Stowers - Driver, Paul Saunders - Driver, Todd L. Adair - Driver, James C. Alford - Driver, Richard "Cowboy" Anton - Driver, Bruce Callahan - Driver, Gary C. Ferraro - Driver, David Florio - Driver, Bill McCance - Driver, James "Obee" Oberman - Driver, James Petti - Driver, Scott Pierson - Driver, William S. Pierson - Driver, Lucio "Lu" Powell - Driver, Julio Salazar - Driver, Onas Gracia - Driver, Don S. Harback - Driver, Richard D. Hubbard - Driver, Jesse Hynes - Driver, Jason K. Kirby - Driver, Peyton J. Kirkpatrick - Driver, Scott Loveless - Driver, Nona Mason - Driver, Anton Sohn - Driver, David G. Todd - Driver, Robert Tresun - Driver, Mike Van Item - Driver, Shawn Weir - Driver, John W. Wierman - Driver, Lucy Sustar - Foley Recordist, Magic Film & Video Works - Negative Cutter, David Gibbs - Pilot, Steve Baruch - Set Medic/First Aid, Darrell Burgess - Special Effects Foreman, Bart Barber - Special Effects Technician, Robert Bolanowski - Special Effects Technician, Robert Everett - Special Effects Technician, Adam Tankell - Graphic Design, J. Kathryn Landholt - Title Design, Cheree Miller - Art Department Coordinator, Mark Walbaum - Art Department Coordinator, Doug Weiner - Assistant Editor, Shaw. Ada O. - Assistant Editor, Antonyia Verna - Department Head Makeup, Chamonix Bosch - Assistant Director, Leah King - Assistant Director, Michael Koetter - Compositor, Brian Beard - Compositor, Michael F. Hoover - Painter (digital), Don L. McCoy - Painter (digital), Howley Smoot - Painter (digital), Byron Vench - Painter (digital), Duane Bunch - Painter, Dave Gustaveson - Painter, David Aaron - Armorer
Larry (Larry the Cable Guy) finds out his girlfriend Karen (Christina Moore) is pregnant and proposes to her before finding out it's not his baby. Meanwhile, Bill Little (Bill Engvall) is talking about marriage with his neighbor (Michael Papajohn). The neighbor points out that most marriages end in divorce, and Bill says that it takes a lot to make a marriage work. Everett (DJ Qualls) is living in a storage bunker after having lost his job as a cop. The three are getting ready for a trip to a deserted army base, as they are members of the National Guard. Meanwhile, a Colonel gets a request for more troops for Fallujah. He sends Sgt. Kilgore (Keith David) to assess the situation at the reserve base, where he finds Bill, Larry, and Everett. He puts them through a training regimen and sends them to Fallujah. They are taken to a plane where they fall asleep in a Humvee, which falls out when the plane experiences turbulence.
After they wake up the next morning, they believe they are in Iraq. Everett accidentally breaks the radio and they find Kilgore lying next to one of the supply crates, concluding he had died. They solemnly bury him and give a brief eulogy. As they drive away, they unknowingly pass a sign stating "Mexico City 500 km." They soon come to a gas station where they look at a map of Iraq. As they get ready to leave, Everett spots some "Iraqis" and asks if they're Kurds or Shi'ites. Speaking in Spanish to each other, the two "Iraqis" realize the soldiers can help their village. They see insurgents abusing the residents of La Miranda and manage to scare most of them away, while capturing one for questioning. The villagers throw a party to celebrate. Meanwhile, Kilgore is found to be alive.
Larry asks the prisoner if he is Al Qaeda, who realizes they are confused and laughs at them. Larry finds Bill, who confirms they are in Mexico. They realize they are still fighting terrorism in a different form. They learns the name of the leader of the bandits is Carlos Santana (Danny Trejo). Santana is at his bar with The Amazing Ken (Jeff Dunham), a kidnapped comedian, who is performing a ventriloquism act until José Jalapeño on a Stick gets shot in the face for insulting Carlos one time too many. At this point one of the bandits comes in and tells Santana about the hundreds of US soldiers who have offered aid to the village. Meanwhile, the soldiers fix up the town, calling the mission "Operation: Sombrero." A bartender informs Bill of a nearby phone while he tries to fix the radio and Bill leaves without telling Larry or Everett. As Bill is being reprimanded for being in Mexico instead of Iraq, Santana takes him hostage.
Santana takes Bill back to the town and threatens to kill him, but Larry points out that he can kill Santana despite the number of bandits. Bill is released and Kilgore arrives to yell at Bill and Larry. He doesn't notice Santana and the others until he is held at gunpoint. Everett arrives and a fight begins. Everett fires a rocket launcher at the bandits, scaring them off, but they later find that Kilgore was captured. That night, Santana is hosting a wrestling tournament and Larry, Bill, and Everett sneak into the compound. The wrestlers need a new combatant and find Everett disguised as "Carne Asada." Larry breaks Kilgore out and goes to drop in on Santana. Meanwhile, Kilgore finds some dynamite, which he and Bill use on the trucks. Just as Everett wins his match and rips off his mask in triumph, Larry gets the drop on Santana and the dynamite goes off. They make a quick exit as Santana swears revenge on La Miranda.
The next day, Kilgore agrees to help defend La Miranda. The townspeople hide in the church when the bandits arrive and four army helicopters arrive to defeat the bandits. Larry tracks Santana down and rescues Maria. Soon, news reports are spreading across the globe about the humanitarian aid given by the army in "Operation: Sombrero" and its efforts to capture local crime lord and rock star Carlos Santana. The soldiers receive silver stars for their actions. Sergeant Kilgore moves to Miami, Florida, where he opens a private exercise camp. Everett moves back to Mexico and becomes a luchador, using his persona of "Carne Asada." Bill sues the Mexican government for an injury, settles out-of-court, and lives off the payoff in Beverly Hills. Larry goes back to Mexico, marries Maria, and opens up a restaurant called "The Mess Hall" in Cabo San Lucas. Santana was jailed and put into a rehab program. After being released, he became a ventriloquist to the repaired José.
Reception
The film received an overwhelmingly negative response from critics. The consenus is the film is not real satire of the Iraq War, but rather an unfunny mix of slapstick, gay panic, and flatulence jokes. Based on 40 reviews it received a 3% rating from Rotten Tomatoes.[1]
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