Joe Dirt

Name: Joe Dirt
Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Comedy, Romance
Released: April 11, 2001
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 20
Cast: Brittany Daniel, David Spade

2001

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: April 11, 2001 | PG-13

Starring: Brittany Daniel, David Spade

Summary: The year is 1975 and little Joe Dirt is dumpster diving at a Grand Canyon tourist stop. After gorging himself on half-eaten snacks, he emerges from the garbage bin, only to find that his parents have left him. Now grown up and working as a janitor, Joe's got a mullet hairdo, acid-washed jeans, and a dream -- to find the parents that heThe year is 1975 and little Joe Dirt is dumpster diving at a Grand Canyon tourist stop. After gorging himself on half-eaten snacks, he emerges from the garbage bin, only to find that his parents have left him. Now grown up and working as a janitor, Joe's got a mullet hairdo, acid-washed jeans, and a dream -- to find the parents that he lost, or lost him. (Columbia Tristar)… Expand

Director: Dennie Gordon

Genre(s): Adventure, Mystery, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 91 min

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Lawrence Toppman

Spade, who almost invariably plays smug or smarmy characters, proves he really can act. Read full review

Jan Stuart

If you are in touch with your inner 14-year-old child, you could do worse. Read full review

Mr. Showbiz Cody Clark

A full-throated shout-out to the lowest common denominator. Read full review

Joanna Weiss

We have to endure 93 minutes of this torture, with only a few high points.

A.O. Scott

Relentlessly softheaded and softhearted. Read full review

Desson Thomson

All failed concept and misfired comedy. Read full review

Marrit Ingman

There's an oddball quality to the ensemble that might even be lovable if the movie weren't so glib and perfunctory. Read full review

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Harry

Sep 20, 2008

I love this movie, david spade actually turned out a great movie without Chris Farley by his side * rest in peace *.

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Jun 7, 2021

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jAbMaN

Mar 24, 2011

This movie is hilarious and how is it not funny. The critics are always picking on the comedy movies with David Spade and the other comedians of the SNL circuit.

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Jul 30, 2015

So the first time i watched it, i honestly was having a hard time. I really didnt see how this move could come together, i thought they totally destroyed Joe Dirt. But, this is a movie you just have to let happen. It finally does come together! When it does, it is pretty darn good.So the first time i watched it, i honestly was having a hard time. I really didnt see how this move could come together, i thought they totally destroyed Joe Dirt. But, this is a movie you just have to let happen. It finally does come together! When it does, it is pretty darn good. Think, how could you make a joe dirt 2, this is almost an impossible task all by itself. But, then on the tiny budget (music videos cost more to make), this is the entire deck stacked against them,

But in the end, they do pull it off. They actually dont destroy Joe dirt at all. I am not sure that reviewers get the film at all, it is actually really good. I watched it again, but was able to lighten up. The original movie was such a rare gem, the second doesnt stand much of a chance. Yet, i believe they really pulled it off here. The budget and editing are major constraints but the movie is very creative. I enjoyed it a lot. Its kind of like an acid trip, just let it happen and then you will figure it out later. Joe Dirt was a movie made for its fans… Expand

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dijavantewow

Oct 15, 2010

I consistently record this on my DVR when it comes on TBS or something. It's too funny and stupid not to watch. David Spade is an idiot in it, but I laugh the whole way through. Friends and I still quote this movie.

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Ben

Apr 20, 2008

I loved Joe Dirt, amongst its really cheasy acting are real messages...thats the real beaty, amazing, fun, and silly. Truly a feel good movie that begs to be seen by the family.

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JohnS.

Sep 17, 2001

This movie was horrible. I can't believe Adam Sandler produced this movie. This was the worst movie a Saturday Night Live star has ever made. It was ever worse than "Stuart Saves His Family" and "It's Pat."

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