Just bought the Napolean Dynamite DVD last night.

[StopTheMorans]

It is safe to say that, beyond a doubt, that is my favorite movie of 2004. All of the characters are incredible; and the whole concept of the move is hilarious. Although I have found that it is one of those movies that people either think is hilarious or totally idiotic (IDIOT!). Thoughts?

[hippiechick]

1. I'm in the idiot category.

HO HUM.
LAME. :yawn:


:hippie:

[StopTheMorans]

2. oh, you're one of those people with no sense of humor

:D :evilgrin:

[SariesNightly]

5. Is it like..

.. Dodgeball? A guilty binge?

[StopTheMorans]

7. definitely not "dumb" humor in the category of dodgeball or old school

at all. the laughs are more from the awkward moments that the characters experience. it reminds me a lot of english humor (or "humour" if you will), especially the office (i.e. the laughs are from the awkward interactions between the characters)...

[everythingsxen]

20. Dodgeball was funny - - - Old School was funnier

I break ribs laughing at Old School.

Napoleon Dynamite wasn't in any way funny.

I've found documentaries about paint funnier and more entertaining.

[StopTheMorans]

21. that's because you have an unrefined sense of humor

and you can't appreciate subtleties :P

[everythingsxen]

24. I can appreciate subtleties...

In the case of ND, I just couldn't even find humor at a microscopic level.

[StopTheMorans]

27. maybe you just don't have a sense of humor?

:shrug: (p.s. i was joking :D

[everythingsxen]

30. No ... no ... I am almost certain I have sense of humor...

Maybe I just haven't had a lobotomy?

:P

[StopTheMorans]

31. or maybe you just can't remember it?

:P

[DS1]

29. Jesus Christ - Old School was fucking painful to watch

[JohnKleeb]

39. what are you talking about? dodgeball and old school were great

[hippiechick]

12. "Dodgeball" the movie ? Now THAT was funny !!

"Shaun of the Dead" was funny.
"Nine Dead Gay Guys" was funny.
"Shrek 2" was sorta funny.

:hippie:

[Debi]

3. I've heard it's crazy

My cousin got it for Christmas, so I'm hoping to borrow it REAL SOON

[StopTheMorans]

6. it is crazy; all of the characters and their interactions are so much

different than any other movie i've ever seen.

[peekaloo]

4. I opted for 'Bubba Ho Tep' over ND.

and larfed me arse off!

[Kire]

15. "Cockroaches. Big as my hand. Big as peanut-butter-banana sandwiches."

I think that whole movie is an excuse to put Hyeroglyphics on a men's room wall.

[lefty_mcduff]

8. "I'll do anything I like. Gawd!"

This movie rocks. I watched it with my kids and we all loved it.
Great low-key story - hilarious and a nice 'feel good' ending.
Napolean's Uncle is the best!

[StopTheMorans]

9. "Deb, please, my clients and friends call me Uncle Rico"

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! and it's great that they totally avoid any kind of swearing, in addition to lewd humor (i.e. it's something that even kids can watch; although many wouldn't get it:D

[Goathead]

32. In the beginning

When Napolean throws the action figure with a string attached to it out the school bus window. I just about died laughing. It was great how they never explained that either. It was just on of those "what the fuck" moments

[parasim]

10. It's flippin' awesome!

one edit: I had to fix a typo... ahhHHH! Idiot!

[StopTheMorans]

11. "YES!"

[Blue in a Red State]

13. "Tina, you fat lard, come get some DINNER!"

That was the only real laugh-out-loud moment for me.

[StopTheMorans]

14. how about when Kip says to Napolean "why don't you come down here

and try to hit me?" and then the doorbell rings, Napolean says "i'll get it", and then slaps Kip in the face. I found that fairly amusing :D

[AlCzervik]

16. I thought it was funny as hell

of course i also "Donny Deckchair" so you can't go by me, you know what i'm saying Grape smuggler?

[StopTheMorans]

17. ahhhh heck, i was hoping to get some opinions on here that would

carry some weight, but i guess i'll have to take yours banana-hammock :P

[Jesus H. Christ]

18. Alright: I hereby endorse Napoleon Dynamite.

It's the best film of 2004. Watch it or yer goin' to hell.

[StopTheMorans]

19. that's my BOY! i knew you were good for something other than

turning water into wine :P :yourock:

[everythingsxen]

23. I see

"It's the best film of 2004. Watch it or yer goin' to hell." ---

Well, since thanks to Napoleon Dynamite I now believe in Hell and that Hell is being forced to watch Napoleon Dynamite, I guess that means I am screwed.

Worst. Movie. Ever.

[ghostsofgiants]

22. The first time I saw Napoleon Dynamite I thought it was nothing special...

The second time I saw it I thought it was brilliant.

The characters are all so great.

[StopTheMorans]

25. one of my friends thought the same thing: didn't get it the first time

loved it the second time (picked up on a lot of things he'd missed the first time). it's simple: if you don't like napolean dynamite; you do not have a sense of humor :P

[Goathead]

26. I liked it

It was quirky and I liked Napolean's comebacks. I would love to see Napolean in another role. One really wonders if that kid is like that in real life, so on that, it was some good acting because the line between real and imaginary is completely blurred. The characters were all believable, the setting was believable, the quirkiness was believable, the fact that those things were believable made it a very strange film.:thumbsup:

[StopTheMorans]

28. he does a commentary on some scenes in the DVD version, but

you only hear his voice (they never show him talking about the scenes). i'm actually glad, b/c i think it would ruin his role for me if i saw what he looked like in everyday life :D

[Placebo]

34. I saw him on Letterman, I think it was...

he's a cutie in real life :D

If you like the big teeth, white as you can get, nerdy white boy look, which I do :P

[JanMichael]

33. Saw it this weekend and loved it.

It isn't perfect, there are some questionable stereotypes, the depth of the writing is indeed limited, it's indicative of the national dumbing down of the US, but I liked what was there.

I liked Napoleon OWNING the stage during his buddy's debate, I liked his creepy uncle and dufus brother, I liked the photography girl, and I liked the pace of the movie.

My wife however did not. I understand her problems with it, but ultimately I enjoyed a trip to whacked out Idaho.

[demily]

35. "I wish you'd get out of my life and shut up!!"

My entire family quotes this movie constantly, and has since we first saw it in July. Needless to say, we all think it's the funniest movie of the year. :silly:

[StopTheMorans]

36. "hey Uncle Rico, Grandma called. She wants you to go home and

stop ruining everyone's lives!" it's all so hilarious :D

[demily]

37. "Get off my property!!" n/t

[StopTheMorans]

38. why don't you call the police? n/t