I finally saw Napoleon Dynamite--GOSH!

[tjdee]

You were all quite right about it.

I love love loved Kip, even before LaFawnduh came to town.

"You know I'm training to be a cagefighter."

[Reverend_Smitty]

1. I saw it for the first time too the other day...

My roommates and I were cracking up. It's such a bizarre movie, and I want to see it again

[tjdee]

4. It is, it's very quaint.

A lot of things happen in it, and it doesn't do the major studio film thing of explaining everything.

Do we know why Napoleon's doing sign language to "The Rose"?
No, but it works anyway...hehehehehe

[Momgonepostal]

13. The signing stuff is really big in ID and UT

At least it was when I lived in Utah in the 80's and 90's. It's not really a Mormon thing since Moromons in CA don't do it (unless they're actually deaf--Gosh!)

[_testify_]

15. VOTE FOR PEDRO!!

Ya Gotta Believe!!

[grace0418]

33. It gets funnier with repeated viewings.

I looooooooooove that movie. It makes me laugh just thinking about it.

[Supply Side Jesus]

2. "Hunting wolverines, with a 12 gauge!!"

that flick kills me

[tjdee]

3. "I don't have any skills, you know, like nunchucking skills....

computer hacking skills..."

[Hosnon]

5. I love that it takes place in Idaho - WTF? haha

[tjdee]

7. Idaho's Congress passed some kind of law because of it, LOL!

My friend was reading it to me, it says all wonderful things like "the relationship of Kip and LaFawnduh encourages diversity...the movie shows the natural beauty of Idaho..."

Wow.

[Merope215]

23. Link to Idaho HCon 29

http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/HCR029.html

Highlights:

14 WHEREAS, tater tots figure prominently in this film thus promoting Idaho's
15 most famous export; and
16 WHEREAS, the friendship between Napoleon and Pedro has furthered
17 multiethnic relationships; and
18 WHEREAS, Uncle Rico's football skills are a testament to Idaho athletics;
19 and
20 WHEREAS, Napoleon's bicycle and Kip's skateboard promote better air qual-
21 ity and carpooling as alternatives to fuel-dependent methods of transporta-
22 tion; and
23 WHEREAS, Grandma's trip to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes highlights a long-
24 honored Idaho vacation destination; and
36 WHEREAS, Kip's relationship with LaFawnduh is a tribute to e-commerce and
37 Idaho's technology-driven industry; and
38 WHEREAS, Kip and LaFawnduh's wedding shows Idaho's commitment to healthy
39 marriages; and...
2 WHEREAS, any members of the House of Representatives or the Senate of the
3 Legislature of the State of Idaho who choose to vote "Nay" on this concurrent
4 resolution are "FREAKIN' IDIOTS!" and run the risk of having the "Worst Day of
5 Their Lives!"


etc. :rofl:

edited to add the "FREAKIN' IDIOTS" section, which I think is hysterical.

[tjdee]

24. I didn't see any Kip/LaFawnduh wedding!

I feel kind of gypped, GOSH!

[Merope215]

26. It's after the credits!

Lots of people missed it their first time around. As Napoleon would say, "Dannng."

There's a soundboard here: http://www.collegehumor.com/news/2005-01-20.napoleon.php

:hi:

[tjdee]

27. Dang is right!

The only time I don't want all the credits, and dang!!

I'm so mad, LOL, Kip was my favorite...dilemma....order it again on OnDemand, or buy it...hmmmm...buy....

[Merope215]

29. I'd say buy it

It's pretty cheap, I think. The DVD doesn't have many extras, but you can find your favorite scenes more easily, at least. :P

[tjdee]

30. Yeah, and getting it off ebay shouldn't be so bad.

OnDemand is a nightmare that way--god forbid you have to rewind or fast forward...

[Richard Steele]

6. "I caught you a delicious bass."

[tjdee]

8. "Wanna play me?"

I always wondered what that ball thingie was in the playground!

[Richard Steele]

9. You never played tetherball? WHAAAAA?

[tjdee]

10. Oh my god! That's tetherball!

And now I know the name of it too!

:wow:

I guess that makes sense, what with the tether and all...wow. I never made that connection in my mind.

Ah, the things DU is good for!

[RetroLounge]

18. Oh, man, we grew up playing Tetherball

RL

[John Q. Citizen]

11. It's a great film. My favorite line is...

"Grandma says you have to leave. You ate up all the steak and you're ruining everybody's lives."

[tjdee]

16. That was hilarious

Along with "Why don't you make (have?) a quesadilla?"

[WindRavenX]

12. Remember!

I'm Rex, founder of the Rex Kwan Do self-defense system! After one week with me in my dojo, you'll be prepared to defend yourself with the strength of a grizzly, the reflexes of a puma, and the wisdom of a man.

[tjdee]

19. Take a look at what I'm wearing, people... You think anybody wants a

roundhouse kick to the face when I'm wearing these bad boys??


BWHHAHAHAHAHHAHAA!

[tammywammy]

14. So am I the only person that just thought that Napoleon Dynamite

was just stupid and an hour and half I'll never get back (twice).

Oh yes, everyone raved, raved about it, so I bought it one day. Um, yeah, I wish I hadn't. I had to break it to my best friend that I thought it was stupid...she was disappointed that I didn't like it. I thought, maybe I missed something. So, I watched it again! Again! And another hour and a half down the tube.

I guess it just wasn't for me.

[tjdee]

17. My best friend hated it.

She didn't make it past the first half hour when she watched it. I think it's just that you have to be interested by the characters, because it's not a plot driven movie. It moves along at a leisurely pace and if you don't get a kick out of the characters I can see how you'd get bored.

But I thought it was funny, and unexpectedly sweet, actually. Very sweet ending.

[Robb]

20. No, you're not

I fear I may be critically obtuse, but I didn't like it at all. :shrug:

[uppityperson]

21. I don't get it either

I watched it due to a recommendation of a friend and I don't get it. I hated highschool, thought most of it and the people were very stupid, and was very glad to get out and don't find amusement watching people playing stupid highschoolers. There are funny parts, and I love his dance scene and the way he finally stops and leaves, but I don't get what all the hoopla is. Some lines are funny, many are normal everyday lines v.s. usual movie script lines, but I find better lines in other movies. The characters are different, but I liked Edward Scissorhands better. I don't get it but am glad that there is enough movie diversity for everyone to find some movie they like.

[curse10]

22. to each their own

I loved it- so if you want to mail me your copy.... :evilgrin:

[MattNC]

25. i thought it was terrible

but i can see why some people - especially younger people - love it.

[tjdee]

28. Indeed--I wonder whether it is similar to Sideways in that way.

I've not seen Sideways yet, and I'm 28--all the younger people I've known who have seen that think it's not that great, and vice versa.

I think Napoleon Dynamite would appeal to younger people too...but I'm not sure. My friend who was 28 hated it. :shrug:

[John Q. Citizen]

31. I'm not so sure it is age dependent Matt.

I'm 50 and I know folks in there twenties who didn't like it, while I loved it and have friends my age who loved it. And visa versa.

Why did i love it?

I thought the cinematography was outstanding, the choice of sets/locations was brilliant (and there were a lot of scenes in a lot of different locations.)

The acting was great. And the plot was perfect to satirize the lives of misfits growing up in very small town America. I liked how the "normal" people are, well, so normal, while the freaks are exagerated

I also enjoyed the satire on different movie gendres and hollywood cliches found throughout the movie.

I watched it on DVD with a buddy (in his early thirties) who grew up in a small town in central Montana, and he thought the film totally nailed it.

[jonnyblitz]

34. i thought it was HIGHLY overrrated myself.

I watched it about 3 times and the repetition didn't make me like it any better.

[medeak]

38. first time I only heard the dialogue with no picture

was driving car and dvd was playing in back seat for friends. It was surreal just hearing it...but certainly kept me entertained.

finally watched it and enjoyed it more just listening. Will always remember Pedro when seeing Napolian's photo of fake girlfriend..."I like her bangs"

[youthere]

32. It's all about the moonboots.

[EstimatedProphet]

35. What did you think? GOSH!

[El Fuego]

36. Give me some of your tots!

[petron]

37. Your Mom goes to college

nt

[Abelman]

39. I haven't posted in this thread yet?

Gosh!

I love when he dances. That's awesome. And the time machine. The dune buggying grandmother. Tina the llama.

My, it is hilarious. Finally, some culture from Idaho!