Napoleon Dynamite

Phenomenal integration of comedy and dismal teenage whimsy. This film should be paraded down the halls of cinema history; it deserves a fair amount of praise and recognition in the comedy world, as most people gravitate towards generic blockbuster comedy films from the 2000-2010s for their fix of mirthful film mediums.  Napoleon is essentially the embodiment of a teenage social pariah, who practically exudes an atmospheric quality relating to immense social ineptitude, coupled with an overly detached, aloof disposition, heightening the comedic potential to unimaginable levels. His role in the film is invaluable; the casting hit the nail on the head. If one couples this with an equally awkward and taciturn Mexican-American sidekick, then the film truly deserves its place in the comedy hall of fame. Lastly, the most pivotal element that makes this film “work” is the inescapable notion of living in a desolate and isolated small town, filled with rednecks and other socially backward individuals. Not to mention crackpots such as “Rex Quan-do”, or “Uncle Rico”, who both engage in foolhardy and underhanded activities, but more so in Uncle Rico’s case. I can’t laud this film enough without revealing crucial plot-based information, which would be a crime to do so.  Overall, please take the time to watch this cultural masterpiece!!