Jack Black is funny. Very funny. Nacho Libre proves he has the stuff of champions.<\/p>\n
In a follow effort from Jared Hess — the genius behind Napolean Dynamite — comes a tale of a man with one dream, one vision, one true religion. He may be a friar, but when he wears tight pants and a mask, and steps in the wrestling ring, this man of God will rock you. Actually he gets his butt kicked quite a bit, in a humorous way.<\/p>\n
Stuck serving meals to orphans, Nacho yearns for a chance to be important and dish up something besides beans and chips. Wrestling might be his ticket to a better life for himself and food that does not give the boss diarrhea.<\/p>\n
The humor is off beat, the timing left of center, and the plot unconventional. Just perfect. Loved it.<\/p>\n
What works about this movie:
\n1) The premise is both ridiculous and semi-serious.
\n2) Casting. Besides Jack Black, everyone is average looking. Ugly monkeys perform as well as overpaid Botoxed ones. Yes!
\n3) Direction. Jared Hess: the funniest man in Utah. Maybe the entire Lower 48.<\/p>\n
Verdict: Theater, DVD purchase. Both if you can handle the laughter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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