by Nathan Jacquez
Daily Lobo
Hi, I'm Johnny Knoxville: welcome to "Jackass."
What can really be said about a movie based on a show about stupid people doing stupid things - besides the fact that it is inherently hilarious?
Any movie that starts and ends with the disclaimer, "the following stunts were performed by professionals, so for your safety and the protection of those around you, Paramount pictures and MTV insist that neither you nor your dumb little buddies attempt any of what you're about to see," automatically earns a top review from me.
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A movie review is usually based on plot, character believability, and other blasÇ terms used to describe the entertainment value of a film. This movie had none of those elements, making my job a lot easier.
As for the plot, it was a bunch of guys running around renting cars for demolition derbies, trashing golf carts and performing other random acts of destruction. As for character believability, imagine a bunch of idiots doing stupid and sometimes dangerous things and filming it. It's kind of like watching the best 80 minutes of a spring break frat party.
If you are mulling over seeing the feature length "Jackass" movie, the term "not for all tastes" is something to seriously consider before you put down your $8 for what is, essentially, the most original movie to ever grace the silver screen. With no plot, no scripted dialogue and no special effects - unless you count fireworks being shot from Steve-O's rectum while tethered to Chris "Party Boy" Pontius' genitals - this movie may just be the most hilarious thing to ever play in any theater ever.
But if you hate stupidity to such a degree that the idea of a midget kicking himself in the head seems like cruel exploitation, then you should probably catch "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" again.
I personally loved every minute of it and thought it was the funniest movie I have ever seen. A brief warning though, after two hours of laughing, your face really hurts.
The best thing about this movie is that while you know what to expect from this crew, you really have no idea what they're going to do. One minute you'll be watching Steve-O running for his life after a botched attempt at "alligator tight-rope" and the next, Johnny Knoxville will be getting shot in the stomach with a shotgun loaded with a bean bag.
All of which is rather mild compared to the vomitously funny "yellow snowcone," and "wassabi snooter" gags.
While totally hilarious, "Jackass" is without a doubt, the most irresponsible movie ever released by a major studio.
Whether "Jackass" is your taste or not, it is important to realize that in a time of terrorism alerts, wars for oil and serial snipers, a little escapism is just what the doctored ordered. After all, laughter is the best medicine.
Did I mention that "Rabb-Himself" gets beat up really bad by a girl?
