Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre are deeper than you thought

So, it’s been twenty years since the release of Jared Hess’ breakout debut comedy- Napoleon Dynamite. On paper, this is a movie about a dorky high-school kid in a rural Idaho town who helps his best friend run for class president while looking for love and dealing with his creepy uncle. But, if I believed that was all this movie was, I’d be talking about something else- but here we are.
Nacho Libre is the story of Ignacio- a catholic monk friar who feeds the hungry by day, and moonlights as a flamboyant luchador called Nacho Libre. The film highlights Nacho’s duality between two life paths that he’s equally devoted to and packs in scene-to-scene slapstick comedy, toilet humor, and countless kicks in the ass. I should also mention that it’s loosely based on the true story of a Mexican friar who masqueraded around town as a wrestler to raise money for his church... But I believe there’s more to it than that.
It’s a movie that was co-written and directed by the same indie hero that brought us Napoleon Dynamite and stars Jack Black during the prime of his comedy career. This is a movie that was destined for dollars. But today’s episode is not about how much money the movie raked in, but instead it’s about reading between the lines and looking for the deeper meaning in this otherwise silly and feel-good film. If you’re in the mood to have some laughs and watch a dude on the internet try to assign meaning to the cinematic treasure that is Nacho Libre- then make sure you grab a snack, grab a drink, and Supplex that like button- because today we’re going to figure out once and for all- what's Nacho Libre REALLY about?
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[@lilfairycupcake]

gave my mom napolieon dynamite to watch, and review, before i watched it. she said it was the dumbest movie ever. im like, oh this is going to be a good one. a classic. 2 dorky bros, and uncle rico. lol

[@ColdFlowStillMoon]

Van life with a side hustle. Uncle Rico is living the 2020's American Dream

[@goodforyou3000]

Neopoleon never lied about the wolverines. The pelts are in the house.

[@boujinunu9609]

I only have to hear someone speak the title, "Napoleon Dynamite" and I giggle for the rest of the day. A-maz-zing film. Thank you to all xx😂

[@ryurc3033]

A-may-za-zing

[@dontmatter1368]

This deserves a lot more likes And comments 💯

[@RandomDeforge]

hey. good on you for finally coming of age about a coming of age movie 20 years after seeing it. nice!

[@williamdixon-gk2sk]

They are UnderDog stories, and most kids dont feel like the obvious hero, they are the UnderDog that can win, given the chance.

[@patrickcharles6983]

To complete the Underdog trilogy, add "Hot Rod".

[@williamdixon-gk2sk]

@patrickcharles6983 works for me. "I go to church every Sunday and your gonna bring the demons outta me!?!"

[@patrickcharles6983]

@@williamdixon-gk2sk 🤣 love that line, "this is my hat now! this is totally my hat!". I always lmao at the riot scene & Rico(Danny McBride) is virtue signaling about looting while holding a looted TV 😆.

[@williamdixon-gk2sk]

@@patrickcharles6983 that, and dancing to "2 of hearts" in the parking lot.

[@patrickcharles6983]

@@williamdixon-gk2sk Frank: "Never sneak up on a man who's been in a chemical fire!" 😆

[@Tartersauce101]

Fan of both films, but for me it's Nacho Libre > Napoleon Dynamite

[@Zombiesnyder13]

It's because of Jared Hess that I'm watching MINECRAFT

[@mrr2816]

Really enjoyed this! Thanks for the time spent making it

[@cocolean420]

Another great joblo breakdown

[@dudefromtheearth]

What a great JoBlo double feature here covering two of cinema's funniest and meaningful movies during my high school years.

[@lfovah1287]

these are by far my top 2 favorite movies and comedies of all time. plus they're the most quoted.

[@rkiels]

Watch more movies.

[@lfovah1287]

@@rkiels okay "DAD"

[@owie4070]

Sometimes I catch myself saying out loud "so I drank the cool water, but it didn't do nutting". That line just cracks me up. 😂

[@C.Mustard]

Napoleon Dynamite is one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen. I should watch it again it’s been awhile

[@naybur74]

the characters in these two movies remind me a lot of a Mike Judge movie, they have that vibe about them, also Donnie Darko has that autobiography feel about it to, same as those characters.

[@patrickcharles6983]

I remember when Napoleon Dynamite came out, i went to a Halloween party & the band playing were dressed like characters from the film(the drummer had "Vote for Pedro" written on the bass drums 😆). good times!

[@apriltabacco6421]

Two of my favorite films. 💕

[@erniemiller1953]

I want a repeat of this movie...maybe not a sequel, but a movie that evokes the same things. The first time I saw it, I felt like I was watching a movie, but filthy dirty. The more I watch it, the more I like it.

[@williamdixon-gk2sk]

I just feel the need to state, as an atheist californian i moved to s.l.c. to discover that l.d.s. folks are generally good, caring, insightful people. Whatever that may mean, his movies have a clear Mormon influence.

[@nathansmith-jk7cz]

Gentleman Broncos is one of my favorite movies

[@markchalled3976]

To hear you explain your different takes on this movie as a kid and then as an adult was priceless. Oh, and I am writing this in the middle of your video, the movie made 115 times what they spent on it. So this hard to watch, because a lot of time it's so excruciating, but often hopeful film makes it multi-dimensional.

[@_MissLoLo]

2 of my favorite comfort films

[@sconni666]

Those films are very special.

[@lilxlate]

My top 2 favorite movies xD

[@WeAreASecret]

"can make certain types of self expression feel taboo or even wrong" is a major understatement for being raise Mormon lol, but yeah. I could totally see wrestling in Nacho Libre being a metaphor for that in a way

[@robertprice5243]

That's not how I took Napoleon at all... But I guess if the lead actor who invented him says it so okay

[@kaylemjoseph8727]

Nacho is my childhood and fav jack black film

[@owie4070]

My pick is School of Rock, but yeah, I sure enjoyed Nacho.

[@thevoxofreason8468]

I just bought a "Break the wrist and walk away" t-shirt two weeks ago.

[@ShinySephiroth1]

15:41 Unless you say it later, it seems as if he rekindles things with a past love. I think him returning to his van out in the prairie and not pretending to be more than he is, as we follow the pattern you pointed out, led to a reward. EDIT - Yes, it was addressed! I always took it as a past love (maybe they are in the middle of a divorce which is why he doesn't have a home) who went out to begin making amends. They give each other knowing looks.

[@ejosceip]

Uncle Rico is probably the coolest character in the history of cinema. Gosh! Also, I named my cat Nacho.

[@ethanaleman]

Modern masterpiece ✨️ 👌 😍

[@ValleyOfTheWindFan06]

Napoleon Dynamite giving me some 1980s Teen Film vibes like films of John Hughes (Sixteen Candles The Breakfast Club Ferris Bueller's Day Off Pretty In Pink Some Kind Of Wonderful) but it set in modern day 2000s it's one of my favorite films from Jared Hess alongside Nacho Libre they are both modern day classics in their own right. Thanks Joblo Original You Guys Are Awesome Totally Awesome

[@Rhialto]

I see posted 2 days ago, why still 720p only? Not a YT haven't pushed the 1080p version yet, right?

[@theleap2946]

I always feel a little sad when I watch Napoleon Dynamite. While he is nerdy and such and being authentic, I often times feel he is this way because he is one of the poorest members of his community. While major communities shun the poor or pretend they don’t exist, you can’t do that in a small community. Napoleon’s personality is a defense mechanism, mainly because his economic place in society is clearly visible. He wears his clothes not because he is behind, but because it’s at the thrift store. I kinda identified with him in this way, because I didn’t have a car myself in high school and didn’t have a very extensive wardrobe. But speaking on Hess’ religion, he did put together a rather interesting documentary series on Netflix called Murder Among the Mormons. Either way, pretty good video!

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

Kip is the funniest character imo. Rico's a close second...

[@Docmain3]

Nachoooo!

[@MegaSeth22]

What are you using for voice modification on your vids; maybe it's just ADR done right? Or is it A.I generated?

[@odinson99m]

NACHOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo-eh...!

[@michaelhendricks9462]

Maybe next week you can put together a video about Driving Miss Daisy and Commando. Then you can do one about Citizen Kane and Death Race 2000. Hey, there's a MILLION movies, just roll the dice, pick some random crap, and say nothing new or interesting about it.

[@WhatIsayIsStupid]

Didnt feel much of anything from both films n neither had anyone i went to university with

[@Ms.Fowlbwahhh]

Joblo, like anyone can even know that.

[@jasonpatrick6795]

Can you really call Kip authentic when he started to dress like a rapper in an attempt to impress his new girlfriend?

[@dcamaraman939]

All this research , production and you couldn't pronounce ESQUELETO right????

[@GTV8593]

the claim about Kim finally being himself in the end is a bit bonkers. imho. and its implied that Uncle Rico finds himself an asian gf at the end. so i don't disagree that the moral of the film is to be yourself and then you'll find those that like you for who you are, but i think this film also provides some uplifting coverage that everyone finds their match. also, i dont really think that uncle rico is creepy. i think he is also awkward but in a different way. almost everyone in this feel is depicted like they are somewhere on the spectrum.

[@jwoodypinball]

Broncanus

[@bathsaltshero]

jyest.

[@YoUnGgUnNa360]

Is Napoleon on the spectrum?

[@hardwire666too]

"..Deeper than you think?" Apparently not because these two turds keep coming back up. The only good part of Dynamite was the old man and the cow, and I LOVE dry humor.

[@MarcYanruw]

I don't think about napoleon dynamite

[@joneslaakso]

I hate jack black. Not a good movie.

[@michaelhendricks9462]

I hate how obvious it is that you're running out of interesting ideas. I didn't actually watch this one.

[@GTV8593]

ND is interesting to me. so i watched the first half and i enjoyed it. i skipped the nacho one, coz i dont care about it. not all of internet/youtube is there to please You. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@PrivateAccountXSG]

These two movies were never funny, and mark the decline of comedy as a whole in cinema. Wit and Edge were forsaken and replaced by immasculation and social ineptitude. Think I'm wrong? How many classic comedies can you name before these films? How many can you name after (with the exception of Apatow movies, whom absolutely embraced the old model)

[@sleep_sounds]

BS. Nacho is one of the funniest movies of all time.

[@domb5900]

Urgh you seem awful.

[@DaveWasThereMan]

Nacho Libre sucks