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it's like napoleon dynamite meets spinal tap for the martial arts (specifically Tae Kwon Do)
Our antihero is in a world all his own, a Tae Kwon Do instructor that drives like a bad-ass jerk, and he lives like he drives - stepping on those around him, oblivious to his effect on others. Well, not to give anything away - spoiler alert! - everything comes crashing down around him and it looks like all is lost.
I think the acting was fine, it was a bit over the top and intentionally approached to feature somewhat 'natural reactions' to an over the top character. The wife, the hero, the antihero - these roles were exaggerated and I believe this is where the other comment about horrible acting came from. I still enjoyed the movie and was not put off or removed from the fantasy of the film. Yeah the wife wasn't the best actress but it didn't detract from her role and once you're into the movie these things are minor. I also thought Napoleon Dynamite was stupid until I watched it for a bit and the whole approach sunk in.
It's about his redemption and growth through a trial, and his realization of what he does and is doing to others, and his turn around from the jerk to the teacher, trusted and confident. I thought it was a really funny film, a bit inspiring, and just all around good times. Maybe not everyone's type of humor but I really dug it. Give it a shot.
score 9/10
grendel-vetraskald 29 December 2008
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23-2-2021 00:06:05