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Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: Russ on March 01, 2005, 11:58:18 AM

i heard Lanny say how funny this movie was and now i see all the signitures with him in it.
i have tried to watch the movie but it was just plain stupid(pun intended)
so after several tries i am almost finished it,i guess it is starting to grow on me.i can't say that there are any spots in the movie that made me laugh out loud there are a few spots that made me smirk(mostly his manarism's)
so what is it about this movie that people are enjoying???

 

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: Mike Scott on March 01, 2005, 12:12:49 PM

I thought it was garbage, except the dance scene :D  

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: Stephan Schmidt on March 01, 2005, 12:19:36 PM

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I thought it was garbage

Yes, it was ALL garbage.  I watched it, chuckled, and then realized that I felt stupid for even watching it.  Its amazing how a movie with no plot, no point, etc.. makes such a large hit.  

Props to the producer for making too much money on stupidity...I wish I was that smart  :rolleyes:

Stephan

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: Dave R on March 01, 2005, 03:04:29 PM

haha, I loved it. I think alot of it has to do with the people you watch it with, and the mood your in. I found it funnier the second time around. Its not in your face comedy, but stupid comedy. Alot of people love it, and alot of people hate it. Its a stupid movie, don't take it seriously. To each his own. :P  

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: HeliMike on March 01, 2005, 05:53:47 PM

Right up there up with FUBAR, Army of Darkness, Strange Brew, Office Space and Half-Baked  :rockon:
A lot of people hated these movies but they've definitely got a cult following.
I thought Napoleon was hilarious - a bit slow - but hilarious.
Plus I think it's the only movie I've seen in memory that didn't have any swearing in it.

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: Swartz on March 01, 2005, 06:02:58 PM

TINA! Eat your ham!

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: Lanny on March 01, 2005, 09:08:24 PM

Gutterslug has the right idea. Destined to be a cult classic. I bought the DVD and watched it a few times more. It can depend on where and when you were in high school that reveals more of the humour. I have heard negative remarks, but most of my friends have said it's the funniest movie they have ever seen. A bit of a pattern..people who have or had a mullet don't get it. Hmmm.  Kip, you're up..

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: Type2Meister on March 01, 2005, 09:29:24 PM

OK then guys, you gotta check out the Napoleon Dynamite soundboards...pure genius.

http://gorillamask.net/flashndsoundboard.shtml (http://gorillamask.net/flashndsoundboard.shtml)

My favourite line....\"Do the chickens have large talons?\"

 

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: ryanmacneil8448 on March 01, 2005, 10:17:13 PM

you guys are retarded  :P  

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: Dave R on March 01, 2005, 11:03:35 PM

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I have heard negative remarks, but most of my friends have said it's the funniest movie they have ever seen.

I find the exact same thing. I think its the lines that make the movie, proven by the immense soundboards that people have now created.

oh, and if you liked the movie,  you'll love this:
http://www.jokaroo.com/ecards/funnymovies/topten.html (http://www.jokaroo.com/ecards/funnymovies/topten.html)  :D
(David Letterman top 10...)

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: Russ on March 02, 2005, 07:24:15 AM

i have a friend who keeps cracking up everytime he tries to tell me about a part in the movie.he also said he watched it a couple of times and it gets better each time???
well i finished it last night,i did record it for another friend who wants to see it so mabey i will watch it again with him see how it goes that time :D

russ

Title: Napoleon Dynamite
Post by: Lanny on March 02, 2005, 07:31:04 AM

One amazing fact is that there is no profanity, violence(except maybe the steak incident) , nudity etc, etc. The movie was made by Mormons. Pretty clever.