 Jared
Hess introduces us to a non-likeable nerd located in Idaho. Napoleon,
in Napoleon Dynamite, is the nerd during high school that you
could not sympathize with. His actions and standards set the level for
ultimate nerdship. What Napoleon finds cool, we do not.
Because of this, audiences will enjoy watching Napoleon's antics and attempts
toward surviving high school and family.
The
Story
In
Napoleon Dynamite there is no real story except what constitutes
a day in the life of a high school nerd trying to cope with girls, family,
friends, and life [in Idaho no doubt]. The film then works to continuously
re-introduce the viewer to how nerdy Napolean really is and how it is
just a part of his upbringing.
 Dry
Comedy
To
enjoy this film for what it is you must have the ability to take pleasure
in silly humor and dialogue. Napoleon spouts dialogue that is, in some
ways, just as innocent as it is funny. Most of the humor in this film
results more from Napoleon's lines rather than his mannerisms. However,
the film takes full advantage of Napoleon's mannerisms, or should I say
dance moves, for the finale of the film.
Another point to note is that Napoleon Dynamite contains no true
references to sex, drugs, or any other explicit material. Therefore, this
film can been seen by everybody including the youngest of children. This
means that all of the humor you will witness is without any reference
to the stated explicit material; a fact very rare in today's films.
This film is also refreshing as the nerd, Napoleon, does not truely win at the end. Rather, people around
him are the ones he finds 'lucky.'
Final
Judgement: A great film for anyone just wanting to witness a
day in the life of an only somewhat likeable nerd who is very confused
on what is cool and what is not. B
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