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Napoleon Dynamite

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Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

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Reviews Counted:58

Fresh:19

Rotten:39

Average Rating:2.9/10

Consensus: A charming, quirky, and often funny comedy.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for thematic elements and language

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Jun 11, 2004 Limited

Box Office: $44,478,018

Synopsis: Jared Hess makes an unforgettable directorial debut with NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, a hilarious, tender, and utterly original portrait of a truly eccentric character. Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder) is a... Jared Hess makes an unforgettable directorial debut with NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, a hilarious, tender, and utterly original portrait of a truly eccentric character. Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder) is a high-school outcast in every sense of the word. More interested in playing tetherball by himself and drawing pictures of his favorite animal, the "liger" (a combination of a lion and a tiger), Napoleon is ignored by everyone in his tiny hometown of Preston, Idaho. At home, things aren't much better: his uber-nerd older brother, Kip (Aaron Ruell), and ultra-vain Uncle Rico (Jon Gries) are too busy with their own obsessions to give Napoleon the time of day. It isn't until a new student, Pedro (Efren Ramirez), arrives that Napoleon finds friendship and performs an act of brave defiance that makes him a true hero. Written by Hess and his wife, Jerusha, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE brilliantly captures the awkwardness of high school without succumbing to condescension. Most of this can be attributed to Heder, who steps into Napoleon's moon boots with a jaw-dropping flawlessness. The rest of the cast is just as natural, underplaying their roles and letting the comedy unfold without forcing any of the jokes. Add a hilarious soundtrack of 1980s hits and you have an instant classic, a crowd-pleasing riot that has an undeniably universal appeal. [More]

Starring: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Jon Gries, Efren Ramirez

Starring: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Jon Gries, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino, Sandy Martin, Haylie Duff, Diedrich Bader

Director: Jared Hess

Director: Jared Hess
Screenwriter: Jerusha Hess, Jared Hess
Producer: Jeremy Coon, Sean Covel, Chris Wyatt
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures

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May 12, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • NTSC
  • Keep Case
  • Dual Side

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Surround - Spanish
  • Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary: Jared Hess - Director; Jon Heder - Star; Jeremy Coon - Producer
  • Disc 1/Side A: NAPOLEON DYNAMITE - Widescreen Version
  • Widescreen - 1.85

Additional Release Material:

  • Deleted Scenes: (5) With Commentary

Interactive Features:

  • Hidden Features: Easter Eggs

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  • Disc 1/Side B: NAPOLEON DYNAMITE - Full Frame Version
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Additional Release Material:

  • Behind the Scenes: Making of the Wedding of the Century

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  • 1. MTV On-Air promos
  • 2. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
  • 3. Product Trailers - Soundtrack Promo
 
 
 
 

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