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> Not exactly. It's one of those movies that is stupid to the point of
> hilarity. Here's the plot summary from the Internet Movie Database, but it
> doesn't do it justice.
>
> Napoleon Dynamite (
> 2004)
>
> Preston, Idaho's most curious resident, Napoleon Dynamite (Heder), lives
> with his grandma and his 32-year-old brother (who cruises chat rooms for
> ladies)
> and works to help his best friend, Pedro (Efren Ramirez), snatch the
> Student
> Body President title from mean teen Summer Wheatley (Haylie Duff).
>
> Summary written by
> IMDb Editors
>
> If it helps you get a cleaerer fel for the movie, and whether you want
> to see it, here are some reviews from Amazon:
>
> As deadpan comedies go, Napoleon Dynamite stands in a class all its own.
> Played by John Heder, the title character is (in the words of critic Roger
> Ebert)
> "the kind of nerd other nerds avoid," a mouth-breathing dweeb with a mangy
> nest of orange hair, and ungainly features that suggest a perpetual state
> of
> half-conscious depression. He lives in Preston, Idaho (former home of
> 24-year-old director Jared Hess) with his thrill-seeking grandma and
> 32-year-old
> brother, and his days at high school consist mostly of being abused or
> ignored by indifferent classmates. Napoleon's sad-sack story doesn't offer
> the scathing,
> impassioned humor of Welcome to the Dollhouse because Hess (who cowrote
> the
> nearly plotless screenplay with his wife, Jerusha) doesn't have an
> angst-ridden
> axe to grind. Instead, the comedy (which exists in a tacky universe of
> worn-out rural suburbia) is so low-key that some will find it difficult to
> laugh,
> while others (i.e., those who feel superior to Napoleon) will have plenty
> of
> fun at Napoleon's expense. The result is a curiously uneven film,
> hilarious
> at times, but hampered by its own sense of affectionate mockery. An
> audience
> favorite at the Sundance film festival, Napoleon Dynamite may not be
> entirely
> lovable, but it's definitely unique. --Jeff Shannon -- Amazon.com
>
> Funny movie...you can't help but laugh...
>
> Napoleon Dynamite was a phenomenon, spawning imitators and catchphrases,
> and
> basically launching the career of Jon Heder. It is a movie that is
> hysterically
> funny, utterly random, and at times completely bizarre. At first watch,
> this
> is a solid 4 star movie, especially as the humor feels fresh and new.
> After
> multiple viewings though, that newness wears off a bit and the huge laughs
> become chuckles. Don't misunderstand me though, I really love the movie,
> but
> I don't think it will be a movie that stands up to multiple viewings.
>
> For first time viewers, Napoleon Dynamite ultimately delivers exactly what
> we want from a movie experience, the feeling of fresh, new comedy. If you
> have
> never seen the movie, prepare to laugh. Don't have any expectations, just
> have an open mind. "Tina, Come get some ham!"
>
> Sweet!
>
> Take a regular nerdy boy, add some moon boots, sweet karate skills, the
> ability to draw anything, and youve got Napoleon Dynamite, the star of
> this
> amazing
> movie. It is about a normal boy who lives with his grandma and brother
> Kip.
> Napoleon soon befriends Pedro, a new kid with a moustache and a sweet
> bike.
> He also befriends Deb, a girl who does photography to raise money for
> college. When Napoleon's grandma is injured in an ATV accident, Napoleon
> and
> Kip
> are taken care of their selfish Uncle Rico,who causes havoc in Napoleon's
> life. Pedro decides to run for student body president, and Napoleon will
> do
> anything
> to get him elected.
>
> Okay, this movie may not be funny to everyone, like Roger Ebert, but I
> really enjoyed it. The commentary on the dvd is good, and the deleted
> scenes
> are
> worth a watch too.
> Have Fun!
>
> Great at first, and then wears off
>
> The first time that I saw this movie, I laughed so hard. It was the
> funniest
> movie ever. I then bought it on DVD and, well, the humor faded off. Some
> parts
> were funny, but the rest is pretty crappy. Is Kip supposed to look like a
> dumb a$$ the whole movie? So if you have not seen it before, please watch
> it.
> It's funny the first time, but not after that. Don't watch this movie too
> many times; you will get sick of it.
>
> One of the coolest movies ever
>
> What's this? A comedy that is actually funny? Napoleon Dynamite is so well
> done and obviously on a shoestring budget... I can't get over it. It's
> chock
> full of genius joke vehicles and is immediately quotable. I especially
> like
> the timeless nature of it. It seems like it could be taking place anywhere
> from the 80's up until now. The time machine bits are absolutely priceless
> as well as almost every single thing that comes out of Napoleon's mouth.
>
> I secretly laughed at this moive.
>
> Shhhhhhhhh! Don't tell anyone but I found this moive so stupid I laughed
> so
> hard I cried. Gosh! I was a Friggin' IDIOT to resist seeing this film.
> Seeing
> the older brother with his sexy "thick" or PHAT (Pretty Hot And Tempting)
> Black Blonde was so funny... seeing his change from "super geeky White boy
> to
> Hip Hop down bro" was enough to make me watch the moive by it's self.
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> Warning this is a film is either one you'll love or hate... there really
> isn't a place in between for it.
>
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