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Original Movie: Napoleon Dynamite

[@luther1546]

I still use "your mom goes to college" as a devastating comeback twenty years later.

[@adrianflipflop9054]

That's cause you are person of great taste

[@SleepParty30]

@@adrianflipflop9054 Your mom has great taste

[@MrHartApart]

@@SleepParty30 GOTEEEEM!

[@Rob-eo5ql]

Haha same

[@TheJerbol]

@@SleepParty30 she loves me so she must

[@SirSpuddington]

Napoleon Dynamite is seriously one of the greatest comedy films ever made. There's just nothing else like it. Shoestring budget, tiny crew, and this masterpiece is the result. Absolutely iconic.

[@pete_lind]

Jamiroquai music fit this movie, Jay Kay and his hats 🙂

[@tubekulose]

Well, there are some other movies with such an awkward sense of humour. The first one that comes to my mind is "Buffet froid" from 1979.

[@adnap]

Have you seen Dear Lemon Lima, or Hottie Boombalottie ? Those two films come the closest to that vibe that I have ever seen. I recommend them if you like the film, ND.

[@adnap]

For anyone who hasn’t seen Dear Lemon Lima, or Hottie Boombalottie, Those two films come the closest to that vibe that I have ever seen. I recommend them if you like the film, ND.

[@terencejay8845]

It's just bizarre the entire way through and all the more brilliant for it.

[@7kortos7]

"you could be drinking whole if you wanted too." really cracked me up.

[@swordmonkey6635]

Reminds me of Flight of the Conchords "You could be a part time model" sideways passive aggressive compliment/insult. lol

[@danielvazquez5517]

I used to use that as a kind of ice breaker/pickup line during high school in 2012. Actually kinda worked for me 😂

[@SirSpuddington]

Also, this movie cost a grand total of about $400,000 and made about $40 million at the box office, making it proportionally one of the most profitable films in history.

[@yt45204]

Another fun fact along similar lines is that Arnold Schwarzenegger's biggest payday ever was from the movie Twins.

[@YukonWilleh]

​@@yt45204 wasnt it batman?

[@yt45204]

@@YukonWilleh Only per word. He got a $25 million salary for Batman, and almost $30 million for T3. He made the most on Twins. The movie company thought it would bomb, so he got a $0 salary for it. Instead he got a cut of the profits, which made him a ton of money.

[@laudanum669]

"Rocky" was made for 1 Million and made $225 Million.

[@kaczan3]

The Primer is slightly better with 7,000 budget and 800,000 box office.

[@joyflowmonger248]

The movie was filmed in Idaho, and is virtually exactly my experience of high school in the late 70's. Each time I watch it I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry at the accuracy of what everyone is calling "nostalgic".

[@Munenushi]

lol 80s here and in Canada but the same - I see people saying it is "bizzare" and "unrealistic' at times, but all of it so perfectly a re-creation of what actually happened in those situations and created those exact outcomes haha I still have my Casio from 16:33, it is black and red just like that, that is my watch heh neat to see it, such perfection of re-created things in this movie

[@kinghadbar]

Onee-Chan, you’re sooo ollllld

[@factsdontlie4342]

I went to high school in Southern alberta, Canada when this movie came out. It reminds me of that time so much. Lots of people still had 70s/80s furniture, etc. The shots of the farmers fields make me so nostalgic. There used to be a sheep farm right beside the high school track.

[@dylanintendisney]

I live in Idaho, and I can tell you that this is actually a pretty accurate depiction of our state. Not much was exaggerated.

[@randellosburn5105]

Indeed!

[@peter_88]

Aside from Boise

[@commonstragedy]

Accurate depiction of Mormon (southeast) Idaho, actually. 😊

[@seanstinchfield-mp2xm]

Lol so 2004 looked like 1989! I’m sorry.

[@UnlicensedOkie]

Same in rural Oklahoma

[@christianevans8755]

I had absolutely NO IDEA they had a post-credits scene at all. Twenty years went by without me knowing it. Thank you so much for blessing me with this. ❤😂

[@Instantphojo]

Same!!😮

[@YukonWilleh]

We should make a club!

[@dishwasher1527]

WELCOME! My siblings and I used to sing that all the time growing up.

[@Lionimia]

Haha I didn't know either!

[@RedCaio]

I think it was only added for the dvd, not in the theatrical version

[@goORIOLES236]

Napoleon’s dance routine getting a standing O is probably the most accurate part of this entire movie’s portrayal of high school. Everyone always cheered when the unremarkable, socially awkward, weird kid would go onstage and display some sick skills.

[@dishwasher1527]

I actually think that's one reason I liked this movie so much growing up. My schools did have a lot of bullying happening, but if you did anything for the talent show then the whole school would celebrate you.

[@AdderTude]

@@dishwasher1527 After this movie came out, my volleyball teammates were quoting it so much at practice. I also helped pull my best friend out of a funk after a bad breakup by quoting Napoleon (at the suggestion of his older brother; basically that family was good friends of ours up through graduation). The 2000s were a time to live in, what with Napoleon Dynamite, the Lord of the Rings trilogy that came out over the previous three years, and the rise of the Halo video games.

[@dishwasher1527]

@@AdderTude I love how people can create strong bonds with others over media. Every time I watch Napoleon Dynamite I can't figure out why it's good. I especially can't find out why so many people find it good. But I can't say anything bad about it. It's such an enigma to me still all these years later. Happy to see all the other people who love it as well

[@slimbombur7922]

The same guy who made this movie also made Nacho Libre. One of my favorite comedies. It's also based on cringe and characters.

[@Billy-zv6gv]

Absolutely! 👍

[@SpacePotato3077]

So that's why this looks familiar

[@reactionsonly5062]

She should deff watch Nacho Libre, it’s up there with Shrek 2 and Shaun of dead legendary comedies

[@drivers99]

I love both movies and never realized that.

[@laudanum669]

The first time I watched this movie I wasn't sure if I liked it or hated it. Then I found out the more times I watched it, the more I liked it.

[@grantbeaudry8634]

This^^ My best friend and I rented this movie andwe sat there after it was over thinking "what the hell was that?". Then I watched it again months later with my dad and everything came together and I fell in love with it. My dad says he felt the same too.

[@ComedicPause]

I love this movie so much. There's no other comedy with such a unique, awkward sense of humor. Basically every main character is an outsider and an underdog in their own strange way, and the fact that they all get their happy endings just makes you feel warm and fuzzy. The setting is so relatable if you grew up in a rural setting; basically everything is a decade behind.

[@adamisajoker]

Watch The Sasquatch Gang and Gentlemen Brancos. They're made by the same people who did Napoleon Dynamite. And they're even funnier.

[@tubekulose]

Well there are some other movies with such an awkward sense of humour. The first one that comes to my mind is "Buffet froid" from 1979.

[@adnap]

Have you seen Dear Lemon Lima, or Hottie Boombalottie ? Those two films come the closest to that vibe that I have ever seen. I recommend them if you like the film, ND.

[@adnap]

To anyone who hasn’t seen Dear Lemon Lima, or Hottie Boombalottie, Those two films come the closest to that vibe that I have ever seen. I recommend them if you like the film, ND.

[@Munenushi]

if i may, your "a decade behind" remark is perfect, because this movie seems to be set in the 1990s USA... but up here in Canada it would be what was our 1980s (maybe second half of the 80s). just so well done overall yes

[@lyletuck]

What little structure there is to this movie is essentially provided by the Rex Kwon Do system. 1. Use the buddy system 2. Discipline your image 3. Learn self-respect Even though Napoleon thinks that Rex Kwon Do is a rip-off, he nevertheless implements every element of the system. He buddies up with Pedro. He gets some sweet clothes to improve his image. And he demonstrates self-respect by learning some kick-ass dance moves.

[@christopherwall2121]

I never thought of that before!

[@somedude7938]

​@@christopherwall2121 That's because you did not BOW TO YOUR SENSEI!!! Please take this under advisement in future implementations of the Rex Kwan Do system.

[@ianmcnaney6528]

That's surprisingly wise, and I think that system will serve you (and your buddy) well no matter what you do.

[@AdderTude]

Dude, this movie is like an indie version of Seinfeld. What is Napoleon Dynamite about? Honestly...nothing. Just like Seinfeld.

[@somedude7938]

@AdderTude Napoleon Dynamite is about identity and finding community within that identity. Seinfeld is about indulging in the petty contrivances of life. I can see how you could argue that it is about nothing insofar as it is not a plot driven film, though.

[@BlarghMeow]

The title saying "experiencing" instead of "watching" is oddly way more accurate

[@artman2oo3]

9:04 Wow. “Mildly annoyed by everything” in the 20 years since this film came out I’ve never heard anybody describe Napoleon more accurately than those four words lol!

[@pb4ugo08]

Nor I. I never knew how to describe him to be honest....always thought of him as angry but "Mildly annoyed" fit him so well. Also, her description that he has zero social anxiety is spot on...dude just doesnt seem to care about anything and is not bothered what anyone thinks about him. He doesn't lie to "Be cool", he almost lies out of annoyance. LOL. Absolutely love ND, one of my favorite comedies of all time

[@Cassxowary]

also, looking sedated, barely in their bodies…

[@relaxolotl_ltoloxaler]

My sister and I still say “I want that.” in a mock whisper to each other all the time.

[@cliff_boof9799]

The tetherball scene with The Promise playing is so iconic

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

When my sister and her friend watched this in cinemas, her friend said to her "your brother [me] is like Napoleon" and she told me, it still lives rent free in my brain and i don't know if its a compliment or an insult

[@5thkiechannel]

Probably both

[@chimpinaneckbrace]

Maybe she admired your dancing skills.

[@JayM409]

It's obviously a compliment. Gosh!

[@waltdeezy11]

She's saying you're autistic

[@danbernard5428]

…my dude, he’s the hero

[@thomasharris4942]

I was today years old when I realized Napoleon's grandma is Mac's mom in Always Sunny.

[@brandonhaygood5286]

This movie is what got her cast in that role. Charlie day was a fan.

[@trequor]

Whack to think about how old Always Sunny is

[@krisfrederick5001]

Honestly, my favorite scene of the entire movie is when Kip tries to demonstrate the strength of the bowl with the van and it just explodes, I die every time. I don't know why. "Your Mom goes to College" The best and worst burn ever 😂

[@chuppathingy2848]

Dang it

[@Zofer-1920]

When I first saw this in theaters, gotta admit I really did not like it. I just didn’t get it. Thought it was too exaggerated… yet a few things stuck out in my memory as funny. Kip backing over the Tupperware was the one that got me for sure. Second time I saw it, I enjoyed it so much more and understood the humor so much better. Now it’s one of my fav comedies and I pretty much laugh the entire time! 😂 Dang it!

[@archwayportraits]

The real funny thing about the demonstration is, the being wasn't supposed to break. When it did the actor improved the "dang it" and drove off. The director loved it so much he left it in!

[@thomasharfst3381]

Uncle Rico is stuck in 1982, and his shirts are stuck in 1978. LOL.

[@chinitowon]

It was an up and coming movie, but after it started getting attention, 20th century fox picked it up for larger distribution.

[@oggyreidmore]

You can't blame the uncle for doing that. It's literally called "chuck steak"...

[@DMichaelAtLarge]

John Heder and Jared Hess, film students at BYU, collaborated to make a short film called "Peluca." Another film student friend convinced them to make a feature film of it and helped them to raise $400,000. They submitted it to Sundance Film Festival. It was accepted. Fox Searchlight Films picked it up from there. It grossed over $44 million. That's how a film that looks small budget ends up being distributed by 20th Century Fox. When I first saw it, as the end credits rolled, I just stared at the screen, thinking, "What the hell was that?" I've never watched it again for myself, but I love watching others watch it for the first time so I can be amused by their bewilderment.

[@Juggler1525]

It's hard to write a movie where nearly every line of dialogue is a quotable classic. "You know I'm m training to become a cage fighter." "How much you wanna bet I can throw a football over them mountains?" "Make yourself a dang quesa-dil-la!" Great movie lol

[@koatam]

"I hope you'd get out of my life and shut up" "I'd say things are getting pretty serious" "You wouldn't want to get a roundhouse kick by someone wearing *these* would you?"

[@alicestevens8291]

"Nessie" No it wasn't Creative Writing. It's when you have to read a news paper article for Social Studies/History (the maps are behind him on the wall). He's just goofy so he read an article from a tabloid like World Weekly News or something.

[@onibaydn]

The juxtaposition between her excitement after reading the note and then her disappointment when seeing the actual drawing is truly heartbreaking.

[@natedogs212]

Napolean Dynamite is one of those movies that need to be watched Multiple times to truly understand the movie and every time you see it gets funnier and funnier

[@neil2444]

It's unusual in that it's a comedy where nobody in the comedy sees it as such. Often times like in a comedy series, you'll have characters make jokes, and even though the other characters don't laugh, the jokes wouldn't have been made if they didn't see the humor in it. Or perhaps in other cases it'll be situational humor where you're laughing at the crazy situation that they're in. The humor of Napoleon Dynamite comes from the awkwardness and the characters reaction to said awkwardness. They want to seem important so they exaggerate and lie, and it's obvious to everyone but the characters themselves. It's sort of a self-parody. I can't say I've seen a comedy quite like it.

[@joseespinoza3375]

I watched it like 5 times and I don’t understand why anyone thinks it’s remotely good. The best thing is the title sequence. Absolutely brilliant… the worst thing is that blonde guy that is the boyfriend of the stick up girl.. but to each his own. If you enjoyed it, more Power to you

[@richiecabral3602]

Team America? Oh, my sweet summer child. That's "The A-Team" music! I pitty the fool!

[@Billy-zv6gv]

"I love it when a plan comes together!" 👍 (Hannibal;)

[@richiecabral3602]

@@Billy-zv6gv Hell yeah! My favorite line from the show!

[@pistonburner6448]

*pity

[@Billy-zv6gv]

"In 1972, a crack commando unit * escaped from a maximum security military prison for crimes they didn't commit . . . The A-Team." 🎵 (*promptly?;)

[@SalvableRuin]

pity*

[@bobapjok4241]

The character Napoleon is just so good. The actor did such a good job. And I think capturing a lot of peoples childhood/school years just made this something everyone can relate to

[@Lethgar_Smith]

FFA or Future Farmers of America is/was an agricultural youth organization that was essentially competitive farming for teenagers. You can always spot the FFA members at school by their characteristic blue corduroy jacket with large embroidered emblem on the back.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

And milk and cow judging are indeed legit competitions.

[@samswords9993]

Here is South Dakota it's still a big deal. They really have to know their stuff and they study hard.

[@bobbolondz2701]

Are they rivals of 4-H?

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

@@bobbolondz2701 Not really rivals, but FFA gets school credits and I don't think 4H does. Plus, FFA gets those sweeet blue jackets.😁

[@samswords9993]

@@bobbolondz2701 No, not that I am aware of. There are kids at my church who are in both.

[@ProBreakers]

The plot is a “slice of life”. Just looking into a small part of these characters day to day lives.

[@pistonburner6448]

I thought this was Napoleon's origin story before he invaded most of Europe.

[@bensneb360]

This is one of my sisters favorite movies, we use to quote "Come on, give me some of your tots" all the time as kids... good memories

[@terrysperman304]

Also the girl named Deb, with the pony tail on the side of her head, played "Enola" the girl from WaterWorld (Kevin Costner)

[@DevilsM4rk]

whAT?! How am I only now learning this? 😆

[@BaddAtom]

wow no way!!! thanks

[@sergiomordekaiser790]

Love that movie! I never knew this 😂

[@subsume7904]

Holy crap that's actually insane

[@Lethgar_Smith]

I met a young man one time who had pretty bad case of autism and he acted and spoke just like Napoleon Dynamite. Eyes half closed, grumpy indignation (You're such an idiot. Gawd!) I was immediately struck by the idea that the creator of this film must have known someone with a very similar affliction. The similarity was uncanny.

[@ComedicPause]

Whether the filmakers intended it or not, Napoleon is definitely an accurate representation of many people who are on the spectrum. I've known a couple diagnosed people with plenty of the same mannerisms.

[@Icypenguigo]

Pedro's cousins look like characters from Breaking Bad. But they're wonderfully wholesome. XD

[@jeknechtphotography7106]

"He's got tater tots for later" I guess you could say he has later tots. Sorry, that was stupid but I absolutely love this movie. I remember when this came out, after a few of my friends and I saw it, we were at work and one of my friends shift ended and he said he had to go to class (college) and our supervisor in the other isle said "your mom goes to college" and we al started laughing.

[@luther1546]

I'm 100% positive that Taylor Swift is just Jon Heder in a wig.

[@VKunia]

LMAO

[@danielg6566]

Well, come to think of it, have you ever seen Jon Heder and Taylor Swift at the same time?

[@randellosburn5105]

🤣

[@pistonburner6448]

No way, Napoleon backs up a far smarter and more competent presidents.

[@mikemath9508]

"wait...i forgot to put in the crystals" love this movie.

[@brom00]

In Preston, Idaho, where this was filmed, it had a big influx of tourist as the movie became more popular. So much so they has Napoleon Dynamite Days celebration for several years afterward. People to this day come to see all the filming locations.

[@JohnnyUtah15]

and get pizza at Pizza Stop across the street from the school.

[@roman0robert]

You had so much fun watching Napoleon Dynamite! It was fun watching your reactions. Napoleon is one of my favorites. His shoes are classic Moonboots!! I think I had a pair back in the 80s.

[@David_C_83]

Napoleon Dynamite is an experience, I don't know how else to put it. It's so unique, the level of awkward, just about everything is unexpected but also it's iconic, like you said at the beginning, everyone from back then knows the dance.

[@EACru2002]

I remember reading somewhere that this movie is the hardest movie for Netflix to gauge whether to recommend or not. Meaning that their advanced algorithm does a pretty decent job of figuring out if a person will like so and so movie based on their past watch history and recommend stuff for them. But this movie is one where it would defy the algorithm. It could never tell if a person would love it or hate it.

[@joelharris363]

Half if the humor is the gajillion 80's references throughout the film. As a child of the 80's, this movie had me rolling. Nostalgia indeed.

[@patrickseidel8625]

I remember when Vote for Pedro t-shirts were sold in Wal-Mart.

[@Knight_Who_Says_Nee]

BOTH versions, too: The one that just had the slogan by itself, and the one that had a line-drawn rednering of Pedro's 2 cousins in the car with the slogan on the driver side door. I've seen both of those.

[@ZeroDarknezz]

Really?? I need one ASAP

[@thedeepfriar745]

They still are

[@samuelstalcup2645]

Rue 21 had them. Rue sucks now!

[@BryGoose]

This movie was so iconic growing up. I love it but I couldn't tell you why 😂😅

[@arobb4481]

If I ever stumble across this movie while channel surfing, I always watch it again. I can't help it..

[@ericjohnson6120]

Napoleon Dynamite might be as close to actual high school as movies can get.

[@ijm1261]

I feel like as a kid in the 2000s, who didn't grow up in a big city, this movie captures the ennui perfectly.

[@rg3388]

This film is nearly an autobiographic documentary for the director. The cast includes his relatives and teachers. Elements taken from real life include the film’s title, being the only boy in a sign language class, the puffy sleeves on the prom dress and much more.

[@Jeremy252]

I like that Napoleon went to the restroom specifically to open a pack of gum

[@GnarlieCharlie]

Everyone will ask for a piece otherwise, I respect it.

[@env0x]

this movie perfectly depicts highschool awkwardness, and it being set in the rural midwest where culture is 10 years behind the times just highlights it even moreso.

[@CinHotlanta]

This is one of the most rewatchable movies ever made for the reason you stated, the plot is not the memorable thing, it's just a few connected dots, the star of the movie is the characters, the scenery and all the countless nostalgic touches. Instead of making it specific to any time it feels like it could be set anywhere from the 80s to the early 2000s so it's like a comfortable blanket for several generations.

[@adamisajoker]

Okay... If there was ever a time people should read my comment, it's NOW. If you like Napoleon Dynamite, then you NEED to watch The Sasquatch Gang and Gentlemen Brancos. These movies are made by the same people and are extremely underrated.

[@boarder6246]

Gentlemen Broncos is fantastic

[@Mokoflama]

It is an indie film made by friends. MTV funded them to make a full movie and Fox distributed the movie. The director’s second movie is Nacho Libre with Jack Black

[@Mark_E_M]

The only other movie insult that tops "Your mom goes to college" is "You mix your Wheaties with your momma's toe jam!" from "The Sandlot"!

[@lyletuck]

When they're in the blue jackets with the big orange circle with the eagle above it with outstretched wings, they're at an FFA activity. (Future Farmers of America = FFA.) It's a contest where the students judge agricultural products and animals and land, and are themselves judged by the experts to see how good the students are at evaluating agricultural elements like milk or cows or meat or soil, etc.

[@wadestewart5504]

Total cult classic. That song that kip sings at the end... amazing

[@rogertemple7193]

Awesome and amazing as always VKunia with Napoleon Dynamite. 💞📺📺💞

[@t.dig.2040]

This takes place in Preston Idaho and was definitely filmed there. I am fairly confident that the costume department scavenged local closets.

[@mattslupek7988]

"How much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?"

[@gsquat]

Despite this not being geared towards your generation, you got it right off the start. I grew up in the 80s and 90s. This felt EXTREMELY familiar. It's a little place in Iowa stuck in the past. Napoleon is so much like some kids I knew growing up, it's scary. They would say the most outlandish lies in casual conversation. Kip represents so many people I know as well. All the characters were spot on and anyone who grew up in a small town will feel at home with this film.

[@alondor8157]

"I feel like they're not acting". You're not wrong. LOL. Apparently a lot of the movie was improv, and a lot of the scenes were shot in 1 take. Even if it wrong. For instance the scene where he puts the container behind the tired, and runs it over and breaks, wasn't supposed to happen that way. But they were like, "ohwell, that's kinda funny". 😂😂

[@Mesiawhy]

The intro and ending of this movie makes me tear up every time. Pure nostalgia

[@marasmusine]

"Nostalgic for a childhood I didn't experience" is a wonderful way to put it. I grew up in 80s and 90s Yorkshire, UK, a world apart from Napoleon's, but it still connected! So strange!

[@marasmusine]

Your reaction was my reaction so I'm subscribing!

[@liamclarke91]

Fun fact, Rex is played by Deidrich Bader, best known for voicing Batman in a number of projects. Napoleon could have been trained by the goddamn Batman.

[@jasonpratt3970]

Really?! Ha I mainly remember him from Office Space. Might have to check those out.

[@Billy-zv6gv]

Deidrich was Jethro in Beverly Hillbillies movie while he was in Drew Carrey Show with Ryan Styles back in the '90's before Office Space.

[@Billy-zv6gv]

"Uncle Rico" was Jennifer Aniston's boss in Office Space, btw. 🤔

[@neil2444]

@@Billy-zv6gv You're right on all but one of those. It was Jon Gries who plays Uncle Rico and on Office space it was Gary Cole who plays Bill Lumbergh.

[@Billy-zv6gv]

@@neil2444 I said: "Jennifer Aniston's boss is Uncle Rico": in the restaurant*, not Gary Cole in the office, but you can see him* . . ? 🤞🤔 😊

[@dan_hitchman007]

This is sort of like a more modern interpretation of the 80's movie "Revenge of the Nerds."

[@artman2oo3]

I like how you titled this “Experiencing ‘Napoleon Dynamite’” like yeah… you don’t just watch this movie, you experience it lol😊

[@larrybivens9987]

One of the cool things about this movie is that Napoleon actually follows the Rex Kwon Do throughout the film. Also it's made to show that even in a small world big things are happening according to those who live in it.

[@MrCmad1104]

I’m always scared when reactors watch this for the first time. It took me like 6 times of watching it before I appreciated the comedy. My brother told me I wasn’t going to like it the first time. This movie was my comfort movie during my first deployment to Iraq. Anchorman was another go to during that time.

[@jaysax7381]

Aside from the comedy, it’s a pretty charming story about a teenager finding his “people.” I’m always afraid people will miss that aspect as well as not appreciating the comedy

[@Mufasatrips]

Daily dose of beauty before work❤ and remember always carry and protect your pocket of tots😂

[@adamplace1414]

I was not too far removed from my time in a fairly rural high school when this came out, and it hit so hard. This captured the utter absurdity of high school in that time so perfectly - I specifically remember that people a generation older than me didn't embrace it quite as much, which shows how well they portrayed the experience in that specific time. Also, awkward humor is the one area of comedy where I have trouble laughing (I can't watch The Office because I just feel sad for Michael Scott) but this, for some reason, gets me anyway.

[@FilmsSilent]

The scene where napoleon is drinking the milk is FFA “future farmers of America” it was an extra curricular group that helped teach kids about farming. pretty big back in the day and in rural farming areas.

[@slvrsrfr92]

I never thought anyone could be tone deaf while doing sign language to a song. But Napoleon pulled it off lol. This is one of my go to movies when I need something light hearted and fun. It's a great therapy movie.

[@ricksomething]

Lame comment.

[@slvrsrfr92]

@@ricksomething glad you could appreciate it :)

[@ricksomething]

@@slvrsrfr92 You need to log off. Forever.

[@tonydeluna8095]

You are going to love this VKunia! Have an awesome Saturday!

[@urborg74]

Anyone who can get through this movie without crippling social anxiety is secretly a robot. It's one of those movies you just stare at in mind boggled confusion then laugh about it afterward.

[@SMarcey]

This flick was more inspired by the 90s than anything else. It took at least a year or so to make, and all the people that made it were adults so their cultural touchstones are going to be from the 90s. None of us knew what to think about the movie even after seeing it. But seeing this now I realize Napolean was an autistic king and I no longer love it ironically as a 36 year old man, now its just incredible. I realize now that I always thought I was Napolean, but I grew up to be an Uncle Rico and now that im older I realize that Kip and Pedro were the true role models of the movie. Also I realize how much I still quote this 20 years later.

[@CybrSlydr]

Back when this came out and I saw it, I couldn't tell you what it was about this movie that I loved. Even now, I can't tell you what it is about this movie. But dammit, it was so fun!

[@foxstewart824]

You have to watch Nacho Libre next

[@d4mdcykey]

This movie will never not make me laugh hard constantly, the dry delivery is a master class in comedy.

[@alexamerling79]

"How much you wanna bet I could throw a football over them mountains!" 😂😂😂

[@brianbuchmeier]

Napoleon's boots are just cheap snow boots. One of the things that's great about this movie is how relatable it is. I remember having to wear boots just like those in elementary (although only in winter) because they were the cheapest ones.

[@Billy-zv6gv]

Those "Moon Boots" were popular winter boots in the early '80's. 🥶 😜

[@sorensmith9873]

@@Billy-zv6gv yup you were cool if you had a pair of moon boots in the early 80s

[@phoenixdzk]

Jon Heder is a national treasure, he was chicken Joe in Surf's Up! And Lionel in Critical Role C1, never laughed so hard in my life!

[@phoenixdzk]

And the sensei dude was in Surf's Up as well, played the antagonist who kept sexualizing all his trophys

[@Billy-zv6gv]

Jon Heder was also in "The Replacements" with David Spade* in his* third starring movie with many other comic greats like John Lovitz! (a nerdy sports spoof;)

[@patrickseidel8625]

​@@Billy-zv6gvI think you are talking about The Benchwarmers. The Replacements stars Keanu Reeves.

[@nicholaswilkerson4394]

"Oh, sweet! Napoleon Dynamite! Do you do funny things?" "Nah, I just do quirky things for the sake of being quirky!"

[@kenlangston3451]

There is some debate about what time frame this movie takes place. With the fashion and vehicles it looks like the 80s and no one uses cell phones. But If you look at Napoleon’s school ID at the beginning, it says 2004-05. But a town in rural Idaho where the movie is set might have some out of date pop cultural references and fashion

[@christopherwall2121]

When Jared Hess was asked when this movie took place, he'd just say "Idaho"

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Awesome 😂

[@jonhoge153]

If i remember correctly, it was originally made as a highschool project but was so good it got pitched to hollywood execs and rewritten as a full length script. The lead actor (john heder i think) was the highschooler that originally played napolean in the school project and it actually ended up in a hollywood career for him.

[@jaysax7381]

The Original short is even on KZbin!

[@jonhoge153]

@@jaysax7381 is it? ive never seen it

[@dreamzerg]

I normally skip the intro to every reaction video I watch, but not yours. I absolutely love your energy.

[@ronwilcox7716]

Lucky!

[@evolboi36]

I’m first again🎉

[@zachinthehat1707]

My ultimate comfort movie. I’m not a movie guy but I’ve seen this literally 20 times and it never gets old

[@DCFCfanatic]

There was actually a cartoon based on the movie. I think it only had one season. There is also a comic book series. It takes place after the movie and the first couple of issues are about Pedro being impeached. turns out someone tampered with the votes so Napoleon and Deb and a new female student try to figure out what's going on. The last issue is Valentine's day issue. the guy who plays uncle Rico pops up in other movies but you can barely tell it's him. The guy was in Real Genius, and played a werewolf in both Fright Night 2 and The Monster Squad. He's also been in a lot of tv shows.

[@Courier_Seven]

3:49 one of my favorite details is kip talking to napoleon on the phone and every time it cuts back to kip, even tough he doesnt seem to move at all, his grated cheese always looks different and in one shot its just a huge pile on top of his plate of nachos.

[@mikeyben7]

I love this movie SM😂 also it took you like half the movie to start really getting the humor and you started ☠️ after that is so realistic! You’re reaction is so cute and thanks for it! 💜

[@RwandaBob]

my favorite part about this movie is it had a tiny budget and almost everyone in the movie isn’t actually an actor they’re just the people that were in the locations where they shot and it still turned out to be one of the greatest comedy films of all time

[@Harrison244]

My favorite random bit is when Kip is shredding the cheese on the phone and it cuts back to him and like the entire block of cheese is shredded on the plate

[@toddjackson3136]

This film is so nostalgic for me! It's basically showcasing how high school and being a teenager was awkward for everybody.

[@dicktrickle741]

Why do they always look so listless? Like they just ran a marathon or have severe insomnia or something

[@cameronblack1681]

I grew up about 2 hours south of where the movie was filmed. Watching it brings me back to my childhood. Like being a kid again

[@jacobnyhart6862]

Rex is played by Diedrich Bader (the same guy who played the neighbor in Office Space). He's also done about a million cartoon voice-overs. He has such a distinct voice that he can manipulate well in his voice-over work.

[@mimisobi]

my favorite scene is when kip is trying to show the lady that the bowl doesn't break by driving over it, and then it breaks. the bowl wasn't actually supposed to break irl so that just makes it even funnier to me😂

[@Charsept]

You get to experience the magic of this movie for the first time? ..... Luckyyyyyy...