Does it cater to our worst nature? I only ask because--unlike Austin Powers, Ace Ventura, Captain Jack Sparrow, and other fun stupid characters--Napoleon is never in on the joke. Furthermore, he's not a likable character. So as audience members, we are clearly laughing at him and not with him.
Still doubt the possibility that the movie serves our worst natures and possibly even makes bullying acceptable? Ask yourself this: if Napoleon had attended your school, would you and your friends have allowed him to hang out with you?
Responders, please don't tell me to lighten up and enjoy it because it's just a comedy. I love comedies like "The 40 Year Old Virgin" and "Shaun of the Dead" with likable leads who wink and laugh at their own absurdity. Napoleon never laughs. He's never in on the joke. And by laughing we're no better than those who pick on him throughout the movie.
2006-08-28
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