The Bottom Line
Pros
- John Heder is truly memorable as Napoleon Dynamite
- Laugh-out-loud funny throughout
- A refreshingly original movie with an unexpected underlying sweetness
Cons
- Low-keyed, deadpan humor might not seem funny to some
- Some might find the quirky characters and setting more annoying than humorous
- Episodic in nature and very loosely plotted (could be a pro)
Description
- Two-disc DVD set containing comedy movie Napoleon Dynamite
- Film directed and co-written by Jared Hess
- Movie stars John Heder, who is truly memorable in the role of Napoleon Dynamite
- Special features include documentaries, commentaries, and deleted scenes
- MPAA rating: PG for thematic elements and language
- Feature run time: 94 minutes
- DVD release date: May 16, 2006
Guide Review - Napoleon Dynamite Special Edition DVD
Napoleon Dynamite Movie Summary
Set in a small Western town (Preston, Idaho), this quirky, low-keyed little comedy's protagonist is an awkward, wild-haired, nerdy high school student named Napoleon Dynamite (John Heder). Napoleon lives with his grandma and his unemployed 30-something brother, and his eccentric uncle, who's stuck in a 1982 timewarp, eventually moves in with them. At school, Napoleon is constantly picked on, but he befriends Pedro and helps him run for class president.
Napoleon Dynamite DVD Review
I'm not surprised that Napoleon Dynamite is such a cult favorite. John Heder is truly memorable in the title role. Even though the humor is low-keyed and the story is more episodic than tightly plotted, I laughed out loud throughout the film. Napoleon Dynamite is a refreshingly original movie with an unexpected underlying sweetness.
The two-disc Napoleon Dynamite special edition DVD set has a variety of bonus materials including documentaries, commentaries, and deleted scenes.
