Before seeing Jackass 3D, I only knew the franchise by reputation. I never watched the show or saw the first two movies. I was familiar with the premise: guys torture themselves for our amusement. The intellectual in me (tiny as he may be) always scoffed at the subject. “What a sad commentary on the state of entertainment in post-modern American (cue snobbish laugh)”. But then I remember that I watch Tosh.0 every week and seeing the self-inflected misfortunes of others makes me giggle. With that in mind, I went to see Jackass 3D and got exactly what I expected. While the 3D is only used effectively for about a quarter of the film’s sketches (particularly the first and last sketch), most of the gags are clever and some of the gags will make you gag. But there is no mistaking Jackass 3D, even if this is the first time you’ve stared into their abyss of pain.
Because there’s no plot, you can walk into Jackass 3D and the only thing you’ll be missing is a familiarity with the cast. I’m sure fans have their favorite stuntmen, whether it’s Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Wee Man, or any cast member. I actually wish there had been a plot that came before since I would love to see the kind of avant garde story that sets up random events like having a buffalo trample you or shooting shit skyward.
What surprised me about Jackass (aside from the fact of how much these men must hate their own genitals), is the variety in the sketches. Going in, I was under the impression that Jackass is just about guys beating the shit out of themselves. But there are also pranks, gross-out-gags, and candid-camera antics. That variety keeps the film feeling fresh so that if one sketch isn’t working for you, then you only have to wait a few minutes before moving on to something that you might enjoy more.
The 3D in Jackass 3D is a mixed bag. Some of the film was shot in 3D and other scenes were post-converted. When the 3D works, it’s fantastic, but that’s only about 25% of the time. The rest of the time, you have a blurry, hand-held look that could have easily fit into the past two movies. The 3D feels more like a way to draw back in viewers who may have grown tired of the Jackass shtick and want a reason to come back for thirds.
Jackass 3D is mostly review-proof. The Jackass brand has established itself and you know if this is the kind of humor you’ll enjoy or not. It’s difficult to justify the cost of a 3D ticket, but if you need an excuse to come back for a third time, you won’t feel ripped-off. As for me, I don’t feel much motivation to see the first two films, but if they ever came on late night TV, I’d probably take a ride on the pain train.
Rating: B-
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jackass has never had a plot and its amazing to me that people that never saw since its been around for 1o yrs review it and have no idead what they are talking about
Could’t agree with you more… This movie is not for everyone, but why does some JACKASS (ok, pun was intended) who never seen any of the films or shows has got to be the one to review it, b/c this film is really for the fans & not for the average movie goer…
@Matt if you seen this one you have seen the other ones…Just different gags.
loved your post
Saw this at midnight in a packed house
Probably one of the best moviegoing experiences I’ve had ever
Akin to watching Snakes on a Plane at midnight
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Why would Collider have this guy review this movie? This review stinks and needs to be deleted, only to be redone by someone that knows how to write.
This review sounds like the writer threw a bunch of words into a cuisinart and hit “scramble”! I have no idea if the movie is worth it or not. If the reviewer is going to speak to us as if he/she knows us(I’m a first time reader and poster), then some more content on the writers’ situation(backround, life, personality) is neccessary to NOT alieanate the readers. Thusly providing not only more revenue for this site; but satisfaction in the people that visit here. Fire this person please, and get a reviewer who has graduated out of juinor high school.
I loved it…everyone was laughing or gaging with teary eyes! The moment u buy a jackass movie tix u know what ur in for 3D made it a fun intro and finally… id watch it again hands down! Its a stunt movie not a storybased movie there is no plot and there will never be a plot for a jackass movie! Stevo- o sober is supper cool!
are you living in pakistan man? how havent you seen the first two jackass films!
bad review plain and simple. why is having no plot a discussion point? come on, let’s at least get someone to review it that is familiar with the entire body of work…
bad review plain and simple. why is having no plot a discussion point? come on, let’s at least get someone to review it that is familiar with the entire body of work…
Too many bits geared towards the 3d garbage. I don’t need to see feces in three dimensions
Your a joke! theres not supposed to be a plot! Sorry you sit in a hole and dont like jackass its way better than tosh.O
love that show and movie
call me at 8135984899
Admittedly, I’ve only seen the second one but Jackass is so stereotypically American. Good Lord.
And when I say that I mean it’s stupid. 8D At least, to me it is. If that’s your thing then, whatever, cool, glad you like it. But I find absolutely zero humor in watching people act like idiots. 8|