It may have taken almost five years for a sequel to the original cult-classic Jackass to hit theaters, but it was well worth the wait.
Raking in over $29 million dollars in its first 10 days at the box-office in 2006, “Jackass: Number Two†was and still is a blast for anyone who appreciates the hard work that goes into a great prank or anyone who’s in need of a laugh. Easily outclassing its predecessor in terms of mainstream appeal and comedic genius, this film will have you gagging in disgust and laughing in delight more times than you ever thought possible.
Despite being close to their thirties, or in the case of Johnny Knoxville, Evan Lacy, Jason Acuna [Wee-Man] and Steve-O, closer to their mid-thirties and almost forties, the cast of “Jackass: Number Two†still have the capacity to go all out and do the crazy things that make a movie like this so funny, including drinking Horse Semen and pouring bottles of beer in places on the human body where it was never intended to go.
Much like the first film, “Jackass: Number Two†is filled with over-the-top stunts and pranks that border on the psychopathic. Throughout the film, many viewers will ask themselves why anyone in their right mind would do half the stunts seen in the movie, while the rest of the audience will be too busy laughing and spitting up soda and various food products to care.
While many critics ripped this film due to it’s lack of depth, brevity and overall character [Mainly Jennifer Reaves from the Chicago Tribune who said, “…the movie never deviates from its sole purpose: making the audience wish it was deaf, blind or, even better, not seeing this movie.”], they failed to recognize the fact that this movie is supposed to be as dumb, gross and silly as humanely possible; this is what one comes to expect in a Jackass film.
No one, regardless of their lack of intellect, sees a Jackass movie and expects to see an Oscar-winning performance; that’s like asking a teenager not to fall asleep while watching an Oliver Stone movie.
In the end, those looking for a film to shut their brain off to and enjoy for the sole purpose of meaningless laughter need to look no further. Those looking for an intense story, filled with intricate plot twists however, will be forced to make it a blockbuster night.
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