I’ve been watching movies for as long as I can remember and on occasion I’ve given the occasional “ooohhhhhh” or even “jesus” but never in a lifetime have I got a bout of empty reaching from viewing a flick…until now. And not one little “Blarrghh” but at least 4, in quick succession, almost like machine gun fire. And I’m talking violent empty reaching here too. As a matter of fact, I’m sure I have a mild case of whiplash.
I’ve been a fan of Jackass since the original TV show and even though many might say it has run it’s course, the 3rd movie opened in the States to over $50 million. Quite obviously the guys still have it, and this time, it’s in 3D. For those just after travelling here in a DeLorean from the 1800’s or those who have just woken out of a coma, Jackass 3D (like everything else Jackass) features no story line or anything of the sorts. It’s just a bunch of scenes (over 40) starring a bunch of guys doing a bunch of incredibly stupid, but wildly entertaining stuff.
Credit where its due, no matter what you think of Johnny Knoxville and company, they do go through hell to provide entertainment. Knoxville himself more or less collides head on with a Buffalo and the rest of the cast from Steve-O, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Spike Jonez, Wee Man, Preston Lacy all bring their own unique bedlam to the table. Besides Knoxville’s buffalo bashing, for me, Steve-O and Preston Lacy in the sweat suit scene steal the show. This was the scene that made me want to puke my guts up and I’m sure others will feel the exact same! And the slingshot port-a-potty scene will live in your mind, especially the 3D side of it, for some time to come. Not all the scenes are crazy and on occasion one or two are pretty minor and fill the running time a bit.
Jackass 3D provides an escapism that is unique and stupidly entertaining. And while I accept this kind of movie is not going to be for everybody, in the current times we live in, it’s a much needed remedy for the doom and gloom. Leave your brain at the door and enjoy…and bring something to puke in!
