Jackass: The Movie
dir. Jeff Tremaine · 2002
Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Comedic / Adventurous
Look
raw, handheld camera work with a documentary feel
Structure
episodic with loosely connected vignettes
Plot
Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on a once civilized golf course, they even do stunts involving LIVE alligators, and so on.
Why watch
"Jackass: The Movie" is a wild ride through the absurd, where reckless stunts and outrageous pranks redefine the boundaries of comedy. With its blend of physical humor and cultural mischief, this film invites viewers to embrace the chaos and laugh at the unexpected.
Talking points
- the ethics of comedy in extreme situations
- the evolution of stunt culture
- cultural perceptions of masculinity
- the impact of internet fame on traditional media
Cultural context
early 2000s youth culturerise of internet viralitysubversion of traditional comedyskate and extreme sports movements