Jackass 2
It has taken me the better part of 3 years to admit I have a 'problem' or an
'addiction' but it is time I come clean. I am a Jackass fan. I LOVE the
shows and the movies. I find it hilarious watching people hurt themselves. In fact, if there was ever a TV Channel called "Stupid People Get Hurt," not
only would I subscribe but I would TiVO every episode. It is with this
passion that I went to see Jackass Number Two.
If you need me to explain 'the plot' of Jackass Number Two you are obviously
not a fan, have never seen the show or just wouldn't get it anyway, so you
may want to stay home. However, if you are a fan, have seen the show and/or
require no more plot synopsis than "they hurt themselves repeatedly" this is
the movie for you. In Number Two Johnny Knoxville and gang continue to hurt
themselves and seek out new ways of offending bystanders and other innocent
members of the unsuspecting public. Whether it is a Bull-dodging Teeter
Totter, a Bad Grandpa or a Wiley Coyotte-Style Rocket, these guys always
push the limits of physical endrance and social acceptance.
I could continue to review this like any other movie, offering insights and
critiquing acting points, but that would be a horrible disservice to the
Jackass crew. Instead, I will say what really matters: This movie ROCKS! I haven't laughed this hard in months! And, sadly, I seem to have this
unexplicable crush on Johnny Knoxville that makes me feel like I am in
high school again. Though you could not pay me enough money to do any of
those stunts myself, I would gladly pay double-admission to watch this movie
again on the big screen.
Considering all of the above, I could do no less than give Jackass Number
Two a grade of B+.
On a quick side note: I don't recommend eating during this movie. Some
scenes are not food-friendly (ie. stomach turning vs. stomach churning) and
if you laugh like I did, you will end up with more popcorn on the floor than
in your mouth.
Jackass Number Two has a grade breakdown as follows:
Story: NA - people get hurt. Simple.
Acting: NA - these guys really do get hurt.
Visuals: NA - the hurt they suffer is very, very real.
Originality/Innovation: A+. Fire Hose Rodeo. Need I say more?
Enjoyability grade: A+. My sides hurt for two-days from laughing so hard.
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