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Napoleon Dynamite__

MacNN Hardware 29 posts Jul 8, 2004 to Sep 20, 2004

#1 Thu, 8 Jul 2004 - 12:02 MacNN

I seen this movie in an advance screening yesterday evening.....I was so surprised at how good it was...
I love it and I think it was one of the best movies I have seen in a long while.

The only thing that confuses me is what time period it is supposed to take place in....

What did you guys think?

#2 Thu, 8 Jul 2004 - 13:24 MacNN

I thought it was out in full release... I admit I haven't looked for it in the theaters but I know it is on my "I want to see" list.

I dare say (based off of previews) that it might take place within the last couple decades and the kid is just so out of place.

#3 Thu, 8 Jul 2004 - 13:31 MacNN

It looks totally funny, not playing at many theatres though.

#4 Thu, 8 Jul 2004 - 14:51 MacNN

I'm inclined to think that it takes place in the present. 1) They're ordering stuff online from shady people, and that didn't become common until the late 90's really. 2) I'm not that up on my fashion, but Kip's clothes by the end of the movie seem of pretty recent vintage.

I think the confusion is due to Napoleon's fashion sense being anchored in the late 70's for some reason.

Plus of course, there's what the filmmaker has to say:

Quote:

The film takes place in a time warp of sorts, where Napoleon�s style seems borrowed from the late �70s where the rest of the world is caught in the mid-�80s. Yet Hess says the film actually takes place in the present.

"The styles are eclectic, what the people are wearing. In a lot of rural communities, however, it�s whatever works, works," Hess explains. "It�s not so much the case of fashion and style, but function. Napoleon�s moon boots also double as a great pair of running shoes."

#5 Thu, 8 Jul 2004 - 14:52 MacNN

It is totally funny....
The thing is it looks like it is based in maybe 86 or so but they are talking about "The Web" and "Chatrooms" and buying stuff from the web....

Then there is another part where they have some music and it is Backstreet boys and then they have some Jamiroquai.....

I agree...He dosent really fit in but he matches everything else around him when it comes to the 80's fashion.

#6 Thu, 8 Jul 2004 - 14:54 MacNN

It must be present day as he has "been chatting with babes online all day".

#7 Thu, 8 Jul 2004 - 15:30 MacNN

Yeah....But then why is everyone in the town stuck in the 80's?
Very strange...But I cannot stress enough how good it is.

#8 Thu, 8 Jul 2004 - 16:12 MacNN

I'm psyched... it is now on my "must do" list for the weekend.

#9 Thu, 8 Jul 2004 - 16:15 MacNN

Quote:

Originally posted by Daracle:
Yeah....But then why is everyone in the town stuck in the 80's?
Very strange...But I cannot stress enough how good it is.

Because it is supposed to be one of those movies that takes the best/worst from a decade and mashes them all together.

Gattica looked like it took place in a futuristic 50's.

#10 Thu, 8 Jul 2004 - 16:57 MacNN

So far my favorite movie out this year, I started a thread on this a while back ago.
My Thread

#11 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 10:30 MacNN

I saw a screening for this movie the other night. It was hilarious. And I got a free t-shirt. Sweet!

I don't even know if it's in full release yet, but whenever it is, go see it.

http://www.napoleondynamite.com

#12 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 11:54 MacNN

i'm going to see this lil flick in a couple of hours, and i'm so excited i could pee. which is odd, because i dont usually get excited about movies.

( i'll blame it on the vicodin. I had a tooth pulled yesterday. what a way to spend $130.00 and a friday evening.

)

#13 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 11:55 MacNN

I think it looks funny! I've been wanting to see it!

#14 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 19:52 MacNN

F*cking Sacramento, I hate this place. The closest theater playing Napoleon is 70 miles from here.

#15 Wed, 28 Jul 2004 - 11:44 MacNN

I'd even say it's worth a 70 mile drive to see the movie. It's that awesome.

Does anyone know if the new TV spots are available online? Like the one with Napoleon and Pedro in the hotel? I've been looking everywhere.

#16 Sun, 1 Aug 2004 - 15:30 MacNN

did anyone stay after the credits to see the hilarious wedding scene?

#17 Sun, 1 Aug 2004 - 22:09 MacNN

Quote:

Originally posted by BurpetheadX:
did anyone stay after the credits to see the hilarious wedding scene?

I did. It was ok. A fun thing to see if you happened to see it, but I don't know how much you miss. I'd see it again, just to see it again, and if you need an excuse to go again, yeah, why not? Thats your reason.

"you have the worst reflexes of all time!"

#18 Sun, 1 Aug 2004 - 22:43 MacNN

What a return on that movie. It's probably made 10 mil, and it only cost $400,000 make.
I have the same problem. This movie and Some Kind of Monster are 100 miles east. Oh well, there's always DVD.

#19 Sun, 19 Sep 2004 - 11:45 MacNN

just saw this movie last night. i had no expectations. i have never laughed like that in a theater before.

go see this now if you can! excellent movie.

#20 Sun, 19 Sep 2004 - 17:20 MacNN

Quote:

Originally posted by d4nth3m4n:
just saw this movie last night. i had no expectations. i have never laughed like that in a theater before.

go see this now if you can! excellent movie.

Awesome movie, instant classic. Gonna get it on DVD ASAP. Also, check out Shaun of the Dead.

#21 Sun, 19 Sep 2004 - 17:22 MacNN

Yeah, go see Shaun of the Dead too

-Owl

#22 Sun, 19 Sep 2004 - 22:59 MacNN

eh ... will wait for DVD

#23 Sun, 19 Sep 2004 - 23:01 MacNN

i missed the dynamite with the extra wedding scene at the end... had to see it the day it came out...

#24 Sun, 19 Sep 2004 - 23:37 MacNN

Me too. I was really motivated to see it a second time, but now that school has started I think I'll just wait for the DVD. But that can't come fast enough, either.

#25 Sun, 19 Sep 2004 - 23:55 MacNN

know the feeling...know the feeling...

#26 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 - 00:12 MacNN

The movie was awesome, anyone know when it comes out on DVD??

#27 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 - 00:23 MacNN

full release of this movie was back in EARLY EARLY August. I'm so confused now. did I somehow get into a special viewing of this movie or somthing? Or did the movie just get seriously delayed getting to the rest of you.

#28 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 - 00:33 MacNN

Quote:

Originally posted by Splinter:
full release of this movie was back in EARLY EARLY August. I'm so confused now. did I somehow get into a special viewing of this movie or somthing? Or did the movie just get seriously delayed getting to the rest of you.

"Posted on : 07-08-2004 01:02 PM "

#29 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 - 11:32 MacNN

damn