The movie's decent, that's all.

How this movie is getting such high praise from the average people around here is beyond me. It was a film without a heart, a point, or even very many laughs. Its characters were all under-developed cartoons. It felt vaguely condescending, and its laughs relied just on quirkiness for quirkiness' sake. For movies that actually take the nerdy underdogs out there seriously, or that are made with artistry or a point, see Rushmore or Ghost World. If not, go waste your time and money on the vacuous Napoleon Dynamite. … Expand

Man, this movie sucked! The only reason that people(Dorks!) thought this was funny was because of the main character's awkwardness, that's it! The score equals the amount of funny parts in the movie. It's boring, it's stupid, it's like watching somebody live, and the guy doesn't even have an interesting life, worst comedy of the year. Go see Shaun of The Dead, geeks!

Not that funny, not that clever. Laughed only once. Disjointed, boring story.

Like all of its loser main characters, this film is just lame and awkward. Makes no attempt to expand upon the one-dimensionality of the cardboard-cutout characters, instead just asking us to "laugh" at them for being what the film says they are--just dorks without depth or any semblance of growth during the film's span. Really quite pointless when you think about it. I can't believe people really like this boring, condescending crap.… Expand

I just don't understand all the hype. I didn't laugh once.

I don't see how it's possible to 'get' this movie. The entire film seems to be based around one character idea... and it gets boring after about 5 minutes. Trevor L... "quite possibly the funniest movie of all time" ...wow.. the mind boggles! Uninteresting characters, a pathetic plot, I just didn't care what happened at the end. Rubbish... I think I also 'hate this film with my entire soul.… Expand

This was absolutely one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I paid money to rent it and turned it off after 25 minutes. In that time I didn't even crack a smile. I guess I am too old for this or something.

This movie was boring and horrible. I sat through the movie waiting for it to end, and even then, i wanted to shoot myself, and then the TV.

Napoleon Dynamite is definitely not my kind of comedy. As Roger Ebert called it "studied stupidity," the film just shows how stupid one is. Or awkward. Or both, really. Which, not being American, does not resonate with me at all. Yes, maybe many Americans feel that way about themselves, but god - this was just a horrible film! It is one of those films that does not really have a point to itself, I feel. Maybe it does, but the entire experience totally goes passed me. I could not even finish it all the way, quite frankly. I could feel my IQ fall with every minute... Definitely would avoid this by all means.… Expand

This is the 4th movie I've walked out of in my life. The main character, who just came off as simply retarded jerk, did not have a single likeable quality. No one in real life would ever act like any of these characters.

Heck yes Napoleon Dynamite is amazing, its its incredible. IT does whatever it feels like it wants to do Gosh. It gets funnier every time I see it.

GREAT MOVIE, CANT BE BEAT "Do you think people will vote for me? Heck yes! I'd vote for you. Like what are my skills? Well, you have a sweet bike. And you're really good at hooking up with chicks. Plus you're like the only guy at school who has a mustache. "

Okay this was an awsome movie and trust me it only gets better EVERY time you watch it!

Horrible. waste of 2 hours.

Worst movie I have ever seen.

If i could i would definetly give with movie a 15...Everything about it is just so hilarious. the voices, the clothes, the plott, EVERYTHING i could go on but i mean the point is that its great. Napoleon, Kipp, Pedro..? just the names alone crack me up!! i love Napeloen Dynamite.

The worst movie I have ever seen. The acting and humor sucked. The humor just did not make sense, and if it was suppose to be, 'so stupid it was funny,' kind of style, it did not appeal to me. I could expect better acting from a highschool drama class. The ideal movie if you are still in highschool

Heck yes this movie is pretty much the best movie in the world!! Its freakin awesome if you know what I'm sayin!! So if you do then you must vote for Pedro!! HAHA!

There are very few comedies that can pass off to any audience without any intelligence, wit, or anything that generally makes up good humor. This is one of those "comedies".

Flippin' awesome film!

Halarious from start to finish, and the special ending was really funny. You easily fall in love (in a sense) w/ the characters because you can relate in one way or anther (you were/are like them, and/or you know someone who is). Perfectly scritped and acted, these characters could easily pass for real people. A must see and must OWN!!

I really dont see where they hype comes from. Honestly. Way overhyped.

Why do poeple like this movie??? I fell asleep 3 times trying to watch it and didn't smile once. I'm sorry Napoleon fans, but this movie is worse than Epic Movie, and thats saying something.

This movie was one of the most unsatisfying that I've ever seen. Napoleon Dynamite is horrible. Absolutely not funny, not even stupid-funny. I don't recall having ever disliked a movie this much.

Why do tedious movies about horrible high school experiences have such appeal to critics?

Hello, writing? and what are these 'actors' looking at? camera shyness may be 'cute' for a few minutes but an entire feature-length? tell me how it ends, I have better things to do.

REALLY disappointing. I thought about walking out of this movie, as well. Somehow, the last 20 minutes help the movie redeem itself. Nevertheless, it did not live up to the hype.

Seeing this movie was probably the biggest waste of 90 minutes and nine dollars in my life, thanks to this movie all of my friends are always quoting lines from the movie. everyone who walked out of the theatre of this movie got a little bit stupider.

This is a movie for teenagers.

Absolutely horrible, boring, plotless, so lame I just turned it off.

This could have been improved by including more humorous scenes (since this is a comedy) and there was few in this film.

This movie was the most retarded movie ever! I mean only geeks would watch this.

i think this film is sad and disturbing in many senses...especially how everyone finds it very funny and laugh at the character like this, and if this really is some autobiography, i will find this even more disturbing.. it just feels really sad to imagine, what if this character is real? and after u walk out of the cinema, his life would carry on in the way that everyone found "funny" for 1 and a half hours?… Expand

I hated this movie. I really dont get why people think this is funny. It has no story line. I spent half the time trying to figure out what was going on. There was only one funny moment in this whole movie and that is when Napoleon goes over the jump on the bike. Other than that it is just a stupid movie.

Horrible. It was highly recommended by someone I respect so I hung around waiting for it to turnaround -- it never happened. I considered walking out about halfway through. I should have. Go see "rushmore", at least that geek wasn't completely braindead.

Clearly this movie is polarizing, and I have to say I didn't like it. The nerdiness was played very well, so I'll give it a 2 instead of a zero. However, that's like giving a trash an award for stinking properly. I just didn't like it. It was depressing in much the same way as a Jerry Springer show is: stupid people being stupid. The movie had one good scene it it (stage dancing) and that was it. I was really dissapointed.… Expand

About as funny as hearing 13 year olds quote this movie.

First of all, i feel sorry for Leviticus A, he wasted 9 dollars on it, i only wasted 6. This movie, if you could call it one, had no plot what-so-ever. Only movie that i seriously considered walking out of. All of you that gave it a 10 and have not legitimate reasons why just proves how stupid people are. Think about what you are laughing at, a character who has no friends and looks and acts like a loser. I am saddened that i didnt walk out of this movie, for I am now a lot stupider after seeing it. I have lost respect for many of my friends who actually found this movie funny. This movie is more just a 90 minute joke about the stupidity of the main character Napoleon Dynamite. The only way that i could actually see this movie again is if I was stoned or drunk. I pity all of you that enjoyed this film. I also know that just because Sundance thought it was a good movie DOESN'T make the flick good. … Expand

As the titular high school ubergeek, Jon Heder gives a truly original performance. Slack-jawed, good-hearted, but not really all that bright, Napoleon could serve as a walking illustration for the phrase "bad hair day." I also loved cutie Tina Majorino as Napoleon's almost love interest and Efren Ramirez as his new best friend, a Mexican kid who's the new guy at school. Despite the performances, I found the film's low-key tone to be repetitive and ultimately grating. It's like listening to a symphony composed entirely of a single note - it may be well-played, but after 86 minutes you'll be glad it's over. For a far funnier, smarter, and more richly written and performed teen comedy, check out this year's earlier hit Mean Girls - sometimes Hollywood actually does get it right.… Expand

This was one of the most boring, plotless movies I have ever seen. It was the biggest waste of 2 hours. I really wanted to stop in the middle, but I couldn't help to hope that there will be something else at the end. Something that would explain the reason behind all the excitement about this movie. It was one of the biggest disappointments I had experienced in movies. If you never seen this movie and looking through reviews to decide if you should watch it or not, please spare two hours of your life and don't watch it.… Expand

Take a Wes Anderson movie, then cut the guts out of it and make it very, very stupid. A useless pile of affectation and hipster wannabe-ness jammed into forced, wobbly irony. If you think the title (stolen from Elvis Costello, no matter what the hack director claims) is the funniest thing in the world, you'll be heaven. If you don't - or are allowed outside your residence without a helmet on - then you probably are gonna want to pass.… Expand

This movie is unique all right...I really don't see much point to it. You spend the whole movie laughing at and/or feeling sorry for these pathetic characters only someone who was ridiculed as a kid could create! And the most annoying thing is how many MSN screen names and quotes came out of this movie. I have heard WAY too many people call their friends "fat lards" or saying "gosh, you idiot". I laughed maybe 3 or 4 times during the whole movie which picked my rating up from a 0 to a 3.… Expand

This movie had a few laughs in it, but for the most part was just painful and disgusting to watch. The whole thing with the tater tots just grossed me out, how is that funny? I couldn't even finish this movie. It is deffinalty clear to me though, looking through these other reviews, that you either love it or hate it.

This movie sucked, Im a geek and I despised it not because I was offended but it just wansnt funny. Any movie the whole shop class likes cant b a good one.

I guess if I were 16 or younger I might find this film funny and/or worthwhile, but alas I'm not. If you think MTV is clever, you could like this film. Vote for not seeing this film.

There was a time when a movie was made with a purpose (usually anti-pop culture) and through the process of some strange evolution, became a "cult classic." But now movies are being packaged and produced as cult classics ready for consumption, and by MTV, no less. Something about this movie says that while the fimmakers didn't know how to be funny, they sure knew how to be weird, and that would suffice.… Expand

Pure and utter crap. And thats putting it mildly. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but definitely if you liked this movie you are stupid...end of story.

About 2 or three times this movie made me laugh... other then taht i wanted to throw the dvd out the window, its a stupid movie and thats coming from someone who loves adam sandler movies. This pushes stupidity beyond everything this seems like it was made for about a thousand dollars and by 12 year olds. Dont watch this movie if your a teenager or older.

Bah. Completely mistakes wierdness for humor. The makers thought that if they simply had their characters do and say odd, awkward things, the laughs would roll in. They don't. I was fighting the urge to walk out the entire time through.

This movie was dull, and boring. There was no plot at all. It was the least funniest movie I have ever seen. There is no likable character in this movie!

This movie was boring and repetitive. I am so sick of everyone making such a big deal of it. It was repetitive and it's only good lines were boring. What the heck is all the fuss about??

This movie totally sucked. I hated it. Boo! Boo! Worse than...everything. I would rather eat brussels sprouts.

Horribly bad movie

Ehh, where to start. First off, by saying, this movie was waaaay overrated. It is really boring. There are like two or three kind of funny parts. The dancing part wasn't even funny. I could honestly watch that part with a straight face.

A Classsic? I don't think so. This film had so many useless scenes, where they only end up with another "Gosh!" It was hardly even a film-more of an experiment.

One of perhaps 2 films that I could not watch because I hated the characters so much - perhaps the last half hour is good, but I doubt it because no-one in this vile piece of work is remotely likeable.

A pain to watch. The character of napoleon, the dorky one-dimensional geek, is stretched out to the level of absurd frustration. You keep waiting for something significant to happen, but it never does. In a world overflowing with lovable geeks, it is hard to comprehend why the main character is such a repugnant, cringe-worthy freak. In short, confused and pretentious trash. Aiming too high with an unloaded and worthless gun.… Expand

Just three words: Slow, Bored. Eccentric.

I tried to understand why ANYONE would find this movie entertaining. One thing I noticed in reading the positive reviews was that most of them have numerous misspellings and grammatical errors ( as would be in the lower intellect segment of society). Hence the good reviews.

One of the funniest movies I've ever seen, it really captures the average socially awkward teen and dysfunctional family perfectly, I loved every character and every moment of this hilarious movie, while some say some of the scenes are useless I disagree, I felt they were all necessary in defining the characters, if you like comedies or just good movies, this is a must see, this is a masterpiece that is deserving of nothing less that a perfect 10.… Expand

Yes, this film is the poor man's "Rushmore" (it essentially has most of the same ideas) and Jared Hess seems to be the poor man's Wes Anderson, but this film has enough solid belly-laughs & set pieces to please those looking for a pleasant comedy. There is a subplot involving Napoleon's loser uncles that is kind of boring but other than that this is highly recommended to people looking for an unique comedy that is a welcomed alternative to those unlucky souls who become caught up in the hell-like vortex known as "White Chicks".… Expand

hilarious

One of the funniest movies i have ever seen in my life.

Awesomest movie ever!!!!!

I've never watched a movie and laughed so hard that I actually cried . . . and I did with Napoleon Dynamite. Definitely not a movie for everyone, but the negative reviews that say that ND is a self-deprecating, self-hating movie have completely missed the point of this film.

One of the best comidies I have seen in ages. It was wonderful to see something that I could enjoy all the way through without feeling uncomfortable because of bad language, etc.

Look at the critics ratings, and look at the user ratings hahaha. The critics are really bombing this year. People love this movie, from start to finish. This is the best movie I've seen all year. It is interestingly enough, comparable to Forrest Gump. I loved it, and you will too. Definately a movie that people will enjoy

This movie is hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing and if you ask me "heck yes!" I would see this movie again!

I love this move with a passion! it turns me on and it gets me all hot and bothered. i am anxiously waiting for it to come out on DVD so i can love it and cherish it even more!

Man this was the best movie ive ever seen I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!!!i want the boots he has but i cant find the anywhere. :(

First time it was 9/10, then when I watched it again the next day it was pure 10/10. I was in tears the second time. Good off-the-wall comedy.

This movie made me laugh my ass off...its a cult classic forshure, its so original and funny, and the actor of napolean did an amazing job...its one of my most favorite movies of all time!!!!! NAPOLEAN DYNAMITE KICKS MAJOR ASS!!!!

Im really busy ryt now!!!

Why do you love me..why do you need me...always and forever!!! Hilarious movie :-D

This is a funny movie! Its so stupid its funny!

Loved it.

Best movie ever.

I thought this movie was so hilarious i was crying!! i have seen it so much i can say the words right along with the characters! if i could i would give this movie a 15! it was that good! any one who thought it was dumb can bury themselves in a hole and keep their negative opinions to themselves!

This is the funniest movie i have seen all year, and i cant stop quoting from it.

Haha, this move is sweet. Napolean is my hero! I love how its made in Idaho, (i'm from Idaho) I live for the random thing Napolean comes up with.

Best movie ever. Have seen it three times and would see it again. It satisfies every type of humor - from the absurd to adult to intellectual. Very well made!

I had to constantly stop my self from laughing but felt that some people i was with got annoyed by the movie.

What a great freakin' movie. A lovable loser flick that anyone who grew up outside of the "in-crowd" will relish.

Very clever film with some very funny moments. Casting is brilliant. Pacing is right on. ND is a quirky hero for our day.

Well done with subtle humor, very funny and you want to cheer for the underdog by the movies end.

This movie was absolutely amazing! I right off the bat "what are you going to do today Napoleon?" "whatever I feel like!! GOD."

This movie is the funniest movie i saw the whole year. some people may not understand how funny it is. if u dont then obiously you have no sense of humor. this movie is friggen awesome!

hilarious

All of us who endured humiliation of some sort in high school, and who hasn't, can relate to this film. I enjoyed the simplicity and reality.

Don't f*** with this movie...

"DANG IT!!" How could you not love it you Bonaggit?

This movie is one of the best movies I've seen because you can relate to almost every person in the movie and it is hilarious. I know how it is because I live in Idaho too. Napoleon is my hero!

The best comedy I've ever seen, hands down. The writers must be geniuses. It's refreshing to see an intelligent film amidst so many cliche toilet joke quips by mediocre "comedic actors" who keep shoving the same recycled humor down our throats. Bottom line, this film defines quality.

This has got to be the funniest movie I've really ever seen. I just think this is a sweet, beautiful, hilarious film. A Must Buy!!!

Absolutely hilarious... but only for certain types of humor. this movie is so much better than any comedies i've seen in a while, and it isn't high brow or pretentious at all. a breath of fresh air.

This, by far, is the best movie that i have ever seen. It is hilarious and fun to watch. I have seen it 3 times and every time it gets better. I highly recomend it to everyone. It is good for all ages too because of its PG rating.

This is the best movie I've seen in a long time. The hilarity lasted from begining to end. Even though it's not the stereotypical film complete with setting it up, creating a conflict, climax, resolution, does NOT mean it's any less of a movie. In fact, I love it even more. In the land of Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, and A Cinderella Story it's a relief that the populous can now set down the noose, and see a quality unique film. Up your bum! :)… Expand