We decided to conquer our fears of another terrorist attack and head courageously out to the movie theater Thursday, something I’ve noticed is becoming a bit of a fixed day for our cinema outings. The movie of choice was Napoleon Dynamite, which we had heard praised but had never had a chance to see.
I loved it! I loved everything about it. The performance of the kid Napoleon just felt so real. So did that of his brother and of course his friend Pedro! The whole concept of the movie was just unique, extremely funky and very uplifting. I like!
The movie reminded me of Rushmore, which I greatly enjoyed. I guess both Napoleon and the Rushmore kid share this eccentricity that I find very appealing. Anyway, for those that care to listen to my recommendations, I give this one 8/10. Just go for it!
While I’m typing this post, the movie Casablanca is playing on TV. Did I ever mention how much this movie gets on my nerves? Anyway, time to hit the sack. [PS Site is slow today; Typepad (our provider) is having issues.]
I too think the movie a bit overrated. I believe it’s the sound bites that bring everyone back to watch this movie for a second and third time. Everyone I know have memorized at least one line from the movie and that is where the fun lies. The plot is so very weak, but when you think about it, it is the very weakness of the plot that makes this movie good, however, myself, I would have made the arch of the love stories bind the story together. It could have been pulled off. Anyway, my 2 cents.
Star Wars III – Revenge of the Sith.
The saga WILL be complete.
Oooh hehe perceptive.. I never realized, but now that I mentally go over your movie posts and your comments on my movie posts, you’re right! Yay.
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HIV!! We are curing AIDS ma’am.
Amal, Too bad you were working on Thursday night. You could have gone with us to the movies.
Roba, I think you and I have the same taste in movies.
Linda,can’t wait to watch Napoleon 2.
Nas, I loved the Royal Tennebaums. I will make sure to check out bottle rocket.
Iyas, what are you doing until 9:40 at the lab? Finding the cure for cancer?
Uffft…this movie tili3 min ti*i! The guy who made is from my school. It also opened here in Sundance and everybody was raving about it. I watched and thought it was so much overrated. I mean, it is funny at parts but not hilarious.
wo bas…
(I am just pissed off because it is 9:40 pm on Friday and I am still in the lab)
SWEET! one of the best indie flicks of 2005. there is a hint of Max (jason schwartzman) from Rushmore (one of my all time favs). But this character is something else. I like the part when hes picking on his brother who wants to be a cage fighter and the door bell rings 😀
if u liked rushmore, try other anderson-owen films like Bottle Rocket, Royal Tennenbaums and Life Aquatic
I agree with roba. I did not like the movie because it was so rediculous, but that’s what made it funny. my brother does THE BEST imitation of Napolean. Its really funny. now you can look forward to Napolean 2 (not sure of the title) but it will be about his brother’s wedding.
Oooh wow, I loved this movie too! It was so stupidly dumb that it honestly had me laughing my ass off the whole time. The acting is perfect, the plot so unbelieavably pointless that it develops a point, and the directing just stunning.
My sister’s fiance, Ziad, brought this film from Canada on DVD-and he’s constantly quoting from it. Consequently, my sister Yasmine hates this film. After your recommendation, though, maybe I’ll watch it….