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Napoleon Dynamite (Special Edition) [DVD]

Jon Hedder , Jon Gries , Jared Hess    Suitable for 12 years and over   DVD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (147 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Jon Hedder, Jon Gries
  • Directors: Jared Hess
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Dec 2006
  • Run Time: 86 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (147 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000JJS58G
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 37,568 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Cult American comedy directed and written by Jared Hess. In Preston, Idaho, the High School is launching the elections for class president. Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder) is the school geek, brutalised by the jocks, stuck living with an eccentric grandmother and an internet-obsessed older brother, and best friends with the newest kid in class, Pedro (Efren Ramirez), a Mexican immigrant. Napoleon conceives the idea of getting Pedro to run for class president, and he's prepared to use any means necessary to win against evil teen-queen Summer Wheatly (Haylie Duff).


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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "Gosh!" 13 Aug 2008
By @GeekZilla9000 TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
I watched Napoleon Dynamite and wasn't expecting to like it as I thought it was going to be another teen comedy in the ilk of American Pie, or some other excruciatingly drawn out brain-dead flick.

But I was really surprised. I watched it and I thought it was okay. Then the next day I kept remembering scenes, the character of Napoleon Dynamite grew on me and I ended up having to watch it again. The same thing happened with my missus, she thought it was a pretty average film, but something about it really appealed to her and now it's one of her all time favourites!

This is a story about the kid at school who was a bit weird, socially awkward and a bit slow. Nobody knows much about his actual life, they just hear his ludicrous stories and mock him. The film explores the home life of Napoleon and his less than conventional family.

The comedy is offbeat, and tends to come from Napoleon's soft cursing ("Gosh!") and physical manner. His loose dangling arms and weird running add to the oddness of the character. There's not one poor performance in the film, but Jon Heder's portrayal of the lovable geek is utterly convincing. And there's the `dance scene' - something which has to be seen to be believed, pure cinematic gold!

When Pedro, a Mexican immigrant comes to the school, it is Napoleon who befriends him, and together they work to get Pedro elected as class president, at the same time there's a romantic interest with Debs - slightly more switched on, but still a social outcast. The dynamic between the three is often awkward, but there's a sense of understanding between them, a feeling that they have found a group of their own to belong to.

There's warmth to Napoleon Dynamite, you feel as though the writers and the production team were really fond of the character and his family. They all exist in very independent worlds, but sheltered by a collective delusion. Napoleon imagines he's a lethal ninja fighter ("who's the only one here who knows the illegal ninja moves from the government?"), his brother spends all his time in internet chat rooms and despite his weedy appearance says he's training to be a professional fighter, and his uncle is convinced that he will be a sporting hero - even buying a time machine from e-bay to try to get his career re-started!

In a nutshell: Some find it hilarious, some find it mildly amusing - I'm somewhere in the middle, but either way it captivates me. I don't know what it is about Napoleon Dynamite that makes it such a great film, maybe it's because despite the outrageous characters - it is still more true to life than most other Hollywood films set in high school. Napoleon is a caricature, but you know that there are more people out in the world like him than there are middle-class, American, glamorous, bright-white-teeth-brigade 2D High school students. You are left wanting more, and with this DVD release you get just that - more scenes, and on top of all the extras you get the short film `Peluca' - on which this full length feature was based (it's less than ten minutes but you can see where some aspects of the film have come from). The extras get an extra star from me, which is why I give this five stars in total.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is pure Marmite.... 23 Oct 2008
By Bobster
Format:DVD
...you either love it or you hate it! A typical B movie - you either get it or you don't. I thought it was a fantastic off-beat comedy with some of the wierdest comedy one-liners in a long time but it's subtle so don't buy if you like Adam Sandler. Is this "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" for Nerds, maybe? I think ND is a slice of genius but I sent a copy to a friend with similar taste (or so I thought) who didn't get it at all. As I said in the beginning...this is Movie Marmite!
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Napoleon Dynamite-Special! 14 Jan 2007
Format:DVD
I bought this having already had the original version. The new special features include new deleted scenes (excellent),the original short film Peluca that the film was based on (good),some napoleon sightings(various shows John Heder has done as Napoleon)and the screen test for various characters.

However the first disc is pretty much identical bar commentary being added from the actors who portray Pedro,Deb uncle Rico and Kip. The film itself is excellent though if you haven't seen it. If you have and you already own it this is pretty much for diehard fans only.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Birthday DVD
I have just got this DVD and very happy I did , very funny made my night in with the family a good one .
Great price , great DVD.
Published 1 month ago by m boynton
5.0 out of 5 stars NAPOLEON IS DYNAMITE!
As far as espionage thrillers go this is one of the best. Action packed from start to finish, fast moving and explosive. Read more
Published 2 months ago by john dillon
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny
This is an absolutely great film, great storyline and makes you laugh throughout, would recommend it to everyone. Well worth purchasing.
Published 3 months ago by Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, funny but unique comedy
Excellent film. Funny in a strange kind of way but memorable none the less, would highly recommend it. You will find yourself memorizing quotes long after its finished! 5/5
Published 3 months ago by Matt
3.0 out of 5 stars Surreal
It's hard to describe this film in a nutshell. Imagine you are in the middle of nowhere, it is a warm, sunny afternoon, very quiet, and you have a lot of time to kill, but don't... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Griesmayer
1.0 out of 5 stars Unfunny, droaned on crap.
I don't see what the big deal is with this film, I did not find it very enjoyable, but i think that some others might like it.
Published 4 months ago by Isaac Blackburn
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas and had us all laughing mostly my 18yr old niece. You definitely have to have a certain type of humour to enjoy. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Googst
5.0 out of 5 stars a gift
this product was a gift which arrived very promptly and delighted the recipient. thank you very much. Can't say any more to that really.
Published 5 months ago by A. M. Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazeballs
This is possibly one of my most favourite movies. So funny and gets funnier the more you watch it. Amazeballs.
Published 5 months ago by Gbrown99
5.0 out of 5 stars Dynamite!!
have seen this film a few times & had been wanting to get it on dvd so seeing it for a bargain price i couldn't resist!! Read more
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