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Jackass: The Movie
By Lee Tistaert Published November 8, 2002
US Release: October 25, 2002
Directed by: Jeff Tremaine
Starring: Johnny Knoxville , Steve-O , Jason Acuña
R
Running Time: 80 minutes
Domestic Box Office: $64,269,000
Directed by: Jeff Tremaine
Starring: Johnny Knoxville , Steve-O , Jason Acuña
R
Running Time: 80 minutes
Domestic Box Office: $64,269,000
18 of 143
Was a total blast
Considering that in all fairness and logical reasoning Jackass is not really a movie to begin with (more so just a collection of gag after gag produced on the big screen), I give the film no grade despite having a total blast.
Seriously, I know its weekend tally is surprising the hell out of everyone and some are claiming it's a sign that the world is going to hell etc etc, but I'm a guy who loves intelligent storylines (American Beauty's one of my all time favorite films, and In the Bedroom was my favorite film of 2001) as well as movies that set out to have its audience have nothing but a great time. I thought South Park was a great fun flick, but where Jackass succeeds the Trey Parker/Matt Stone comedy is that it doesn't care that it has no plot and even takes great pride in not even attempting to hold an overall "point" behind its material outside of producing laughter. Jackass is simply the show but extended about sixty-five minutes further, except with R-rated material to the extreme (all those blurred out images and whatnot are exposed). While this can retrieve a gigantic, "ewww!" when such sequences occur, if you're a fan of the show in any way, shape, or form or are attracted to the Jackass-kind of stupid humor - don't be surprised if you end up laughing away regardless.
It almost seems like the movie pulled in more moviegoers than the series attracted. And considering I have a decent feeling that you have to be a fan of the group to fully enjoy it it's a little surprising to see the rave reactions it has gotten from opening day crowds, as I've been hearing that "one of the best movies I've ever seen" comment repeatedly. Even coming from me, I view that statement as a very out-there opinion. I mean, I see the movie as one of the funniest to come out but going as far as to claim it's one of your all time favorites in quality is a little stretching it (to say the very least). I laughed hard throughout Jackass but very well know that in the world of actual quality and art, it's nothing - but that's the point, isn't it?
This movie is not meant for any reason other than to sit down, relax, and laugh at the outrageous stunts presented on the screen. Granted, it's not for everyone, but for those whom it does work on it ends up being a great time. If you liked or loved the show, there's pretty much no doubt in my mind that you will have a field day watching Jackass. It uses all the same techniques and gizmos (as the series) to spark huge chuckles and laughs, yet it goes in greater measures by allowing the R-rated and even close-to NC-17 ball of wax into to the game. I could have went without a sequence or two in the long run, but just about every act resulted in laughs on my part. One of the best descriptions of the comedy is really to take the best episode Knoxville ever produced and multiple it by ten. Jackass worked on me to the point where driving home late that night, I was still getting laughs just flashbacking to some of the movie's best moments.
On a side note, I just have to say that I find it pretty funny how someone like Spike Jonze can dazzle critics and audiences alike with Being John Malkovich yet still maintains his fame when he goes behind-the-scenes as producer in a project like this. You just have to admire that. With that being said, we move on.
Of the scenes that cracked me up beyond belief - several of the "old men" sequences, "party boy," "The Son of Jackass," the fireworks wake-up even though honestly I felt so bad for the father despite the fact that I couldn't stop laughing, along with the mother's reaction to the alligator in the house and the bullhorn on the golf course (given that I used to play golf, it made watching it even more pleasurable). Sure, it's certainly not intellectual humor by any means but when it comes to solid stupid humor - I'm there. So before I get comments that I don't know the difference between a good and bad movie, some flicks are not meant for anything other than pure entertainment. And I know there are many of you out there who don't find Jackass appealing to any extent, as it's for a certain crowd and goes for a specific sense of humor and I am definitely built with those gems inside of me. It's not smart, but it's not flat-out retarded either. It's just plain stupid, yet stupid fun. You can agree or disagree, but being a fan of the show - I found the movie to be a total blast.
Seriously, I know its weekend tally is surprising the hell out of everyone and some are claiming it's a sign that the world is going to hell etc etc, but I'm a guy who loves intelligent storylines (American Beauty's one of my all time favorite films, and In the Bedroom was my favorite film of 2001) as well as movies that set out to have its audience have nothing but a great time. I thought South Park was a great fun flick, but where Jackass succeeds the Trey Parker/Matt Stone comedy is that it doesn't care that it has no plot and even takes great pride in not even attempting to hold an overall "point" behind its material outside of producing laughter. Jackass is simply the show but extended about sixty-five minutes further, except with R-rated material to the extreme (all those blurred out images and whatnot are exposed). While this can retrieve a gigantic, "ewww!" when such sequences occur, if you're a fan of the show in any way, shape, or form or are attracted to the Jackass-kind of stupid humor - don't be surprised if you end up laughing away regardless.
It almost seems like the movie pulled in more moviegoers than the series attracted. And considering I have a decent feeling that you have to be a fan of the group to fully enjoy it it's a little surprising to see the rave reactions it has gotten from opening day crowds, as I've been hearing that "one of the best movies I've ever seen" comment repeatedly. Even coming from me, I view that statement as a very out-there opinion. I mean, I see the movie as one of the funniest to come out but going as far as to claim it's one of your all time favorites in quality is a little stretching it (to say the very least). I laughed hard throughout Jackass but very well know that in the world of actual quality and art, it's nothing - but that's the point, isn't it?
This movie is not meant for any reason other than to sit down, relax, and laugh at the outrageous stunts presented on the screen. Granted, it's not for everyone, but for those whom it does work on it ends up being a great time. If you liked or loved the show, there's pretty much no doubt in my mind that you will have a field day watching Jackass. It uses all the same techniques and gizmos (as the series) to spark huge chuckles and laughs, yet it goes in greater measures by allowing the R-rated and even close-to NC-17 ball of wax into to the game. I could have went without a sequence or two in the long run, but just about every act resulted in laughs on my part. One of the best descriptions of the comedy is really to take the best episode Knoxville ever produced and multiple it by ten. Jackass worked on me to the point where driving home late that night, I was still getting laughs just flashbacking to some of the movie's best moments.
On a side note, I just have to say that I find it pretty funny how someone like Spike Jonze can dazzle critics and audiences alike with Being John Malkovich yet still maintains his fame when he goes behind-the-scenes as producer in a project like this. You just have to admire that. With that being said, we move on.
Of the scenes that cracked me up beyond belief - several of the "old men" sequences, "party boy," "The Son of Jackass," the fireworks wake-up even though honestly I felt so bad for the father despite the fact that I couldn't stop laughing, along with the mother's reaction to the alligator in the house and the bullhorn on the golf course (given that I used to play golf, it made watching it even more pleasurable). Sure, it's certainly not intellectual humor by any means but when it comes to solid stupid humor - I'm there. So before I get comments that I don't know the difference between a good and bad movie, some flicks are not meant for anything other than pure entertainment. And I know there are many of you out there who don't find Jackass appealing to any extent, as it's for a certain crowd and goes for a specific sense of humor and I am definitely built with those gems inside of me. It's not smart, but it's not flat-out retarded either. It's just plain stupid, yet stupid fun. You can agree or disagree, but being a fan of the show - I found the movie to be a total blast.
Lee's Grade:
Ranked #18 of 143 between Roger Dodger (#17) and Panic Room (#19) for 2002 movies.
Ranked #18 of 143 between Roger Dodger (#17) and Panic Room (#19) for 2002 movies.
Lee's Overall Grading: 3025 graded movies
| A | 0.4% | |
| B | 30.0% | |
| C | 61.7% | |
| D | 8.0% | |
| F | 0.0% |
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