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(2004)Napoleon (Jon Hyde) is not the general who has taken over nearly all of Europe, but a regular high school student living in Princeton, Idaho, who has the same troubles as any other boy in his confused adolescence. Napoleon lives with his grandmother (Santi Martin) and his unemployed brother Cape (Aaron Ruell). One day, their distant uncle Rico (Jon Griese) appears out of nowhere, and he comes to the remote town to take care of the brothers and almost ruin their lives. Napoleon hits it off with a new alumnus, Pedro (Avrien Lemieres), and when he learns that Pedro is running for student body president against a formidable opponent, Whitley (Hayley Duff), who he hates, he decides to take a break from what he's doing to help his friend. Napoleon and Pedro, who had only a few artistic skills, won the victory with their enthusiasm and hard work
August. 27,2004
1 hr 35 min
Jared Hess
Jerusha Hess, Jared Hess
Paramount Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, MTV Films
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Napoleon Dynamite is a 2004 American comedy film written by Jared and Jerusha Hess and directed by Jared Hess. Jon Heder stars in this movie in the leading role and contributes a hilarious and impressive performance. The story mainly follows an eccentric high-school student confronting daily problems in school and family. Most plots in Napoleon Dynamite are loosely based on Jared Hess's early life, and the movie is also partly adapted from his earlier short film, Peluca.
The film takes the audience on a delightful and hilarious journey through Napoleon's misadventures, and it is known for its memorable humor and unconventional characters. It showcases the care for the underdogs and outcasts, portraying their peculiarity through a warm and humorous narrative. Jon Heder also performs remarkably as Napoleon based on his further understanding of this character.
The movie uses colorful aesthetics to create a unique visual effect. Besides, the soundtrack from the 1980s adds a nostalgic atmosphere to this work. Napoleon Dynamite is a film that highlights individuality, uniqueness, and happiness in ordinary moments. Due to its attractive characters, quotable lines, and accurate depiction of adolescence, Napoleon Dynamite is a commercial success with $44,940,956 earnings worldwide on a budget of $400,000. It is regarded as one of the most classic comedy movies in film history.