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The eponymous hero of Joe Dirt is full of "uncomplicated goodness", which is a polite way of saying he's your archetypal dim bulb trailer trash. Sporting a mullet that makes him look like a chipmunk Billy Rae Cyrus, Dirt loves Lynyrd Skynyrd, greaser burgers, Auto Trader magazine and tying fireworks to cows. He is, as LA shock DJ Zander Kelly declares, "an underachievement nexus". Nonetheless, Dirt's quest to find the parents that abandoned him when he was eight years old captures the heart of Kelly's listeners and the hapless Dirt is cheered on as his stumbles from mishap to embarrassment. Cue an endearing but not entirely successful blend of fart gags and feelgood sentimentality. Saturday Night Live comedian David Spade captures the drawling dumbness of Dirt perfectly and Kid Rock puts in a star turn as Dirt's rival for the heart of Brandy (Brittany Daniel), but there's little here that hasn't been seen before. Dirt gets covered in "poop", Dirt is nearly eaten by a crocodile, Dirt becomes an unlikely hero of the people. With a sharper script and a slightly more adventurous bent, this could have been a 21st century Wayne's World. As it is, file under "bad hair, dude".
On the DVD: As well as the usual array of outtakes, bloopers and deleted scenes, there are telling commentaries from both director Dennie Gordon and star David Spade. The latter is particularly revealing as it consists mainly of Spade saying "well, this scene used to be funny, but we had to cut this bit to get the PG-13 rating". A basic filmography for each of the main actors and the theatrical trailer rounds off the package. --Ian Watson
Synopsis
Joe Dirt is a janitor with a mullet hairdo, acid-washed jeans and a dream -- to find the parents he lost at the Grand Canyon when he was a belligerent, trailer park-raised, eight-year-old. Now, the irrepressibly optimistic Joe hits the road alone in search of his folks, but as Joe's life story unfolds, jeers turn to cheers, and an entire captivated city tunes in to hear the adventures of Joe Dirt.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
as you can tell by the title of this review its full of great joe dirt quotes "life's a garden,dig it!" yeah its a great movie with great performances from david spade,christopher walken and adam beech even kid rocks goofy apperance doesnt seem to spoil it,total no brainer but good fun non the less,highly reccomended
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By "sambaqueen"
Format:DVD
This film is just hilarious.... if you like Ben Stiller movies, or Adam Sandler I think you will appreciate this.
The film takes you on a journey with Joe Dirt, this almost pathetic but endearing character who goes on a mission to find his parents who he lost when he was a child.
If you are into a sophisticated humour, this is not the film for you but I think it was hilarious. Despite the lack of plot, and 2D characters.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have had so much enjoyment out of this film over the years, i felt it deserved a review, what can i say . . . its FANTASTIC, one to buy every time!! You'll watch it again and again and again and laugh out loud every time . . . when you get to the end you'll finish with a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Sure to brighten the darkest of days with glorious sunshine and the leading lady is fiiiiiine!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
You'll love this film for the soundtrack alone. Plenty of seventies nostalgia and a damn funny script with Spade's excellent turn as the hapless hero make this one to watch. Yes it has all been seen before but Joe Dirt never fails to raise a laugh. The film reminds us all that no matter how bad things seem, you've always got to look on the bright side. As Joe Dirt himself says "Life's a garden. Dig it!!"
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By RyanH78
Format:DVD
This film is one of my all time favourite comedies, it has so many quotable lines and memorable scenes. I have introduced Joe Dirt to loads of buddies and they have all loved it. In fact, honestly I don't know of anyone who has seen it and not liked it. Quality film!
Best scenes:
"I can see down your shirt"
"I'm your sister, I'm your sister"
"Do you see the peanut?"
HA!
Best scenes:
"I can see down your shirt"
"I'm your sister, I'm your sister"
"Do you see the peanut?"
HA!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A. Maffei
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I came by this movie by accident.
Didn't know what to really expect
but I wasn't disappointed.
It's quite funny, the actors do their
job well, the story is good and let's
not forget that Brittany is a ... well
she's beautiful.
Didn't know what to really expect
but I wasn't disappointed.
It's quite funny, the actors do their
job well, the story is good and let's
not forget that Brittany is a ... well
she's beautiful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Nick
VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
It may well be stupid funny, but I like it. Something quite heartwarming about it, even the random atomic bomb/muck tank moment.
Wierd, stupid, but good.
Wierd, stupid, but good.
By Abbigail
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is great great great comedy. I watch it all the time lmao. True hilbilly entertainment!!! Be brilliant for anyone 13 and over im 6 and love it my fellas 28 and loves it!!!
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Take your brain out. Tromat-astic
A great little film for a night in. Clean too!, not too much smut for in front of the kids!! Joe is a good guy, but moulded into the loser role. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Streetwalkin Cheetah
5.0 out of 5 stars
took me 12 years to discover this.....
absolute hidden gem, it sooo funny and full of belly laughs, the storyline was silly but, hey its a movie, and I am dreading how many more gems I have missed over the years. Read more
Published 9 months ago by MR. A. Uddin
5.0 out of 5 stars
An undiscovered gem
I managed to catch the tail end of this film on TV whilst in the US.
If you're a fan of Deuce Bigalow, Happy Gilmour etc, this will be right up your street. Read more
If you're a fan of Deuce Bigalow, Happy Gilmour etc, this will be right up your street. Read more
Published on 1 April 2011 by pdub
4.0 out of 5 stars
good product, bad shipping time
I love the film, and am happy I own it. I wish, however, that I had bought it from a source that was more interested in getting it to me sooner.
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by Ms. R. J. Ryall
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
I love this film so funny!!!
especially the dog on the porch bit!!
especially the dog on the porch bit!!
Published on 27 July 2009 by Mrs. Anita Mcskimming
5.0 out of 5 stars
"You gotta keep on keeping on!!"
Man, I love this film!! On the surface it's another trashy teen comedy, and I suppose below the surface it's another trashy teen comedy, too. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2008 by Cav
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