How to make a lefty movie right

I’m not embarrassed. I’ve been a fan of David O. Russell films. Spanking the Monkey, Three Kings, Flirting with Disaster were all worthwhile. In small doses, I even enjoyed the existential (or so I’m told) I Heart Huckabees – though I found his legendary meltdown during the filming vastly more entertaining than the movie itself.

His next one, though, sounds particularly brilliant.

Nailed is the story of a waitress (played by Jessica Biel) who is shot in the head with a nail gun. From there, she goes on a bender of irresponsible behavior and wild sexual conquests while battling Washington for better health-care.

With many progressive “message” movies failing to put people in the seats, Russell has come up with an inspired solution. Preaching in favor of government-provided health care is one thing. Working yourself into a self-righteous frenzy over callous Washington capitalists and watching Jessica Biel engaged in irresponsible behavior and wild sexual conquests is quite another.

Oh, and cast Tracy Morgan from 30 Rock.

Now, we’re talking message flick.