Napoleon Dynamite rocks!
i admit that when i first rented it and it s l o w l y started to unfold I thought, man, this might be a waste of money. but the way jon heder delivered his lines was so stupid it was funny.
What I liked about Napoleon Dynamite--besides his name, was that he wasn't trying to be like anyone else but himself. His sense of style, dance, speech, art & everything else, was all his own with no apology.
Even when he was telling lies he was honest--honestly ridiculous, therefore honestly himself. His lies were even laugh worthy--though i don't advocate lying.
He did come across overly out there to the point that one would ask, Is this guy on something? But knowing that he'd be the type to say, "I would never defile my body with such substances. I can't even believe you asked that. Gosh!", makes me love him more.
In real life, I wouldn't mind having him as a friend, or an acquaintance, provided we only chat every now and then and only for a limited amount of time. Cause in all honesty, someone like that I'd need to take in small doses.
He danced for that assembly the way we should all dance--like no one was watching. That alone touched my heart. It was more important to help his friend Pedro than to not possibly look like an idiot in front of the school. He deserved that standing ovation. How do like them tater-tots, you phony popular people?!
P.S. i loved the White Stipes opening song. It perfectly accompanied the great visuals of cafeteria meals and note book doodlings,etc. And it was cool to see that other people know about syrup and peanut butter sandwiches.
P.S.SSST And i love the 80's song The Promise (by When In Rome) played at the end credits. Great song. And call me whatever, but I love Napoleon's brother's wedding song to his bride. I think it was beautiful
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