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Holly · 06-28-2006, 10:30 AM

There's no question Jack Black is an acquired taste. Put him together with the director of “Napoleon Dynamite,” and the taste is even more acquired.

“Nacho Libre” is sure to be one of the more offbeat studio releases of the summer season, and while that may be a bit off-putting to those who prefer typical mass-market entertainment, it's also an encouraging sign that originality isn't completely a thing of the past where Hollywood is concerned. And it couldn't be if you're hiring Jared Hess, the filmmaker who made Jon Heder an immediate movie cult hero in “Napoleon Dynamite.”

In “Nacho Libre,” Black plays a cook in the Mexican monastery where he was raised ... oh, yeah, THAT one again. He wants to help the place financially, and also to raise his own status personally, and he recognizes there's the opportunity for both by moonlighting as a masked wrestler.

That's the basic set-up, onto which all sorts of tangents and sight gags are attached, with Black staying front-and-center throughout. His biggest mass-market hit to date was “The School of Rock,” and whether his success in that translates into the same here remains to be seen -- but there's always something just-askew-enough about him to satisfy those who appreciate his being a very unlikely movie star, while also satisfying those who put up the money to hopefully make big profits from his screen antics.

If you don't care for Jack Black, wrestling or “Napoleon Dynamite,” it's safe to say “Nacho Libre” shouldn't be at the top of your movie-sampling list this summer. On the other hand, if you're willing to go for something quite unpredictable -- and pretty admirable for that alone, in this era of aiming for sure bets at the box office -- it's certainly worth a shot.

(Rated PG)

Brian Damage · 07-02-2006, 08:19 PM

It wasn't as funny as I thought, but it did have some solid laughs.

Couch Potato 05 · 07-08-2006, 03:50 AM

I'm not a huge fan of Jack Black, but I was in the mood for a laugh, so I decided to go ahead & see it. It was more corny than funny. Honestly, a waste of $.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 07-09-2006, 02:21 AM

That was a ridiculous movie and a huge waste of time, but it was still hilarious.

Though everyone in the theater walked out, aside from me and my friends.

Pitooey · 07-09-2006, 09:48 PM

I also thought it was going to be better. I give it 2 stars ** out of 4 * * * * .

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 07-09-2006, 10:39 PM

I never saw this movie but it didn't look to good.

06-28-2006, 10:30 AM	#1
Holly I LOVE SUNSETS :) Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: Albany NY Posts: 5,748	'Nacho Libre' There's no question Jack Black is an acquired taste. Put him together with the director of “Napoleon Dynamite,” and the taste is even more acquired. “Nacho Libre” is sure to be one of the more offbeat studio releases of the summer season, and while that may be a bit off-putting to those who prefer typical mass-market entertainment, it's also an encouraging sign that originality isn't completely a thing of the past where Hollywood is concerned. And it couldn't be if you're hiring Jared Hess, the filmmaker who made Jon Heder an immediate movie cult hero in “Napoleon Dynamite.” In “Nacho Libre,” Black plays a cook in the Mexican monastery where he was raised ... oh, yeah, THAT one again. He wants to help the place financially, and also to raise his own status personally, and he recognizes there's the opportunity for both by moonlighting as a masked wrestler. That's the basic set-up, onto which all sorts of tangents and sight gags are attached, with Black staying front-and-center throughout. His biggest mass-market hit to date was “The School of Rock,” and whether his success in that translates into the same here remains to be seen -- but there's always something just-askew-enough about him to satisfy those who appreciate his being a very unlikely movie star, while also satisfying those who put up the money to hopefully make big profits from his screen antics. If you don't care for Jack Black, wrestling or “Napoleon Dynamite,” it's safe to say “Nacho Libre” shouldn't be at the top of your movie-sampling list this summer. On the other hand, if you're willing to go for something quite unpredictable -- and pretty admirable for that alone, in this era of aiming for sure bets at the box office -- it's certainly worth a shot. (Rated PG)

07-02-2006, 08:19 PM	#2
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07-09-2006, 09:48 PM	#5
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I also thought it was going to be better. I give it 2 stars ** out of 4 * * * * .
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07-09-2006, 10:39 PM	#6
GoldenGirlsFan92 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2005 Location: Louisana Posts: 2,243	I never saw this movie but it didn't look to good.
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07-08-2006, 03:50 AM	#3
Couch Potato 05 Night Owl! Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2005 Location: California Posts: 392	I'm not a huge fan of Jack Black, but I was in the mood for a laugh, so I decided to go ahead & see it. It was more corny than funny. Honestly, a waste of $.

07-09-2006, 02:21 AM	#4
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	That was a ridiculous movie and a huge waste of time, but it was still hilarious. Though everyone in the theater walked out, aside from me and my friends.