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Napoleon Dynamite
(2004)
He's out to prove
he's got nothing to prove.
Director: Jared Hess, rated PG
  Starring: Jon Heder,
Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino, Diedrich
Bader
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
"Napoleon, don't be jealous
that I've been chatting online with babes all day.
Besides, we
both know that I'm training to be a cage fighter." - Kip
Why watch this? ...
the quote-ability! I literally know every line from this film.
Gosh!
Plot Summary:
In a small Idaho town, the awkward and socially isolated
Napoleon Dynamite navigates high school life while dealing with
his eccentric family, which includes his internet-obsessed older
brother Kip and get-rich-quick scheming uncle Rico. He finds
unexpected friendships with a shy, artistic girl Deb and a quiet
exchange student who decides to run for class president, Pedro.
Napoleon's journey involves supporting his friends and
discovering his own unique way of belonging in a world that
often misunderstands him.
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Dad's Preview:
You'll either get this odd, coming-of-age, nerd-fest film... or you won't. When I
heap praise on this film,
some folks look at me like I'm crazy (hint: that's one way I can
tell you grew up as a bully). The plot is really about a big nothing-burger, just some kids at high school. They
are the nerds. One in particular, Napoleon, just won't accept that
he's not destined for greatness. My kids and I watched this film
over and over. We still quote its lines, in the voices of
Napoleon, Kip, Pedro and Rico. We rejoice when the
gang finally has their moment. Because, honestly, there's alotta nerd
in many of us. |
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Napoleon Pics;
Fox Searchlight
thru 20th Century Fox
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