kristianlegend
Probably the worst film I have ever watched. Seriously what do people find it this movie to make them give it any different baffles me.
reidkuelz
It has been nearly 14 years since this film was released to the masses. I did not see it until 2015. It was on cable and I recorded it on my DVR, and it is one of the best indie films ever made. Since then, we've given up our DVR, and I didn't see it again until 2018, when I found it on HBO GO. It still goes down as a classic to me.10/10
benjaminburt
Napoleon Dynamite is so unpretentious, so simple, and so funny that I would consider it one of the greatest comedies of all time. As a disclaimer, I would definitely say that it's not for everyone. It's basically a really goofy comedy that tries to immerse the viewer in its odd little world, and plays the ridiculous characters off of the straight-man background.Napoleon Dynamite has undeniable staying power, and its fans will keep coming back to it year after year. That's what sets this movie apart for me: it resonates with its audience. Forget its quotability, its fun, and its enjoyment, Napoleon Dynamite tapped into the soul of its audience, both the losers and the popular kids, but especially those who felt like they didn't have any clue what they were doing with their young lives as well as those who felt that way growing up. If you go into thinking that it's a character study who is going to make a journey or this, that, or the other thing, you're going to be disappointed. Take it as it is: a simple comedy about a simple person and his ridiculous life.
cosmax10
I found this movie funny and I watched it the first time in my 40's. I understood the humor. I think it was a very cultural thing about how absurd life is at times. I think if you are looking for a side slapping comedy, this isn't that kind of movie, and there is nothing deep and meaningful about it. I have watched it twice and still enjoy it. This is one of those movies that you either like or hate and probably nothing in between. It is not a fast paced movie, it just moves along slowly. I don't think people from other countries would like it that much, but then again, you never know. I do know a lot of teens liked it mainly because of the quirky 80's dance routine.
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