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You know, there’s like a boat-load of gangs at this school. This one gang kept wanting me to join because I’m pretty good with a bow staff.
Napoleon Dynamite, Napoleon Dynamite
Movie Review

2004 | PG
Reviewed September 13, 2006

Apparently, while I was happily ensconced under my cultural rock, this film was out there becoming an indie hit — and, having finally watched it, I can sort of see why. Sort of. It’s cute, it’s quirky, it’s got some funny scenes, and the characters are certainly memorable… but. But, it’s not really laugh-out-loud funny, although it obviously tries to be. But, it tries so hard to be quirky that it uses up its acceptable-quirk-factor way too early on. But, the plot was predictable and neither original nor terribly amusing. But, on the other hand, the dance scene was great. There were a few moments throughout when I snickered, but most of the time I was easily distracted by bugs, lights outside, the ceiling, etc. I will not be buying a “Pedro for President” T-shirt, and I will not be watching this movie again. It was cute, but nothing more.