If You've Seen The Movie Nacho Libre, Did You Think It Was Funny Or Stupid?

Question

Lol, i'm watching it now....and I swore from the previews that i'd never watch it because it looked stupid. But it happened to be on our movie channel today, and I think it's hilarious. Did any of you like it?

Answer 1

I thought the movie was so funny! I loved that Jack Black was able to act the way he usually does, which is crazy funny. I think if you like Napoleon Dynamite you will like this movie and even if you didn't like Napoleon Dynamite it still is a different movie in it's own. Jack Black fans must love this film! I felt the same way as you, when I watched the previews it looked kinda stupid, but I was a Jack Black fan so I knew I was going to watch it anyways & I loved it!

Answer 2

I don't think it was on the same level as Napoleon Dynamite, nor was it supposed to be. ND was directed and written by the same guys, but was produced by MTV and was meant for older people to think it was funny. Did you notice that Nacho Libre was produced by Nickelodeon? I think even though it's not advertised as such, it's meant to be funny to a younger audience. Were all the previews in your theater for kids' movies? Mine were. They are two different movies for two different audiences. And to a kid...farting, poop jokes, getting beat up...that's pretty funny!!! I'm pretty childish so I thought it was funny. :)

Answer 3

Preface: I will avoid giving specifics on the movie in this review. There is nothing more damaging to a comedy that knowing the jokes before hand. Since I liked this movie, and it was funny. I shall shy away from spoilers.

Jared Hess shoots his movies like a funny David Fincher. His obsession with grime and dirt and everything looking old and decrepit, is almost fetishistic. But he has grown a lot since we last saw his work, (shooting extreme close-ups of steak and tater-tots in Napoleon Dynamite). Not to sound cruel, but I was surprised while watching his latest effort, Nacho Libre, because, well—it looks like a "real" movie. There is dynamic lighting, proper shot composition, and interesting camera movements. I guess a budget increase from $400,000 to about 38 million makes a difference. Oh, and by the way, the movie is very, very funny. I'm talking cola out your nose funny. Starting with the addition of (the brilliant) Mike White to his writing staff, Hess has crafted a much more cohesive and narratively satisfying film.Though it does keep the skit-ish nature of Napoleon Dynamite, stuff actually happens in this film. The movie, (apparently based on a real monk, though the end of the credits state that the film is totally fictitious) tells the story of Ignacio (Nacho for short), an orphaned boy who becomes a monk at an orphanage. Nacho is in charge of "Cooking duties and…dead guy duties" and is generally looked down upon by the other monks and priests, though the children love him. After the orphans nacho's are stolen by a homeless man and the head priest humiliates Nacho for his pitiful meal preparation skills, Nacho--who's greatest love in life is masked luchador wrestling—decides to enter a tag team match, with the thief as his partner. They lose, horribly, but discover that even the losers get paid. And with money, Esqueleto, the street urchin (and yes, those are his real teeth) can live comfortably and Nacho can buy better food for the orphans. Orphans who are hilariously always referred to as "the orphans", as if to constantly reminding them of their misfortune. Also, during all of this, Nacho is trying to woo the new girl, Encarnación, who just happens to be a nun with the same name he has.

Given the current battery the Catholic Church is taking in public opinion, it is nice to see a movie that never once mocks the religion. Sure, there are priests who have the hots for Ana de la Reguera. But the she is so dumbfoundingly gorgeous, it would be silly for any man, much less one who must be celibate, to not at very least look twice at her. The church here is played as a wholesome, good place. There is never any salacious undertone to the scenes between the priests left alone with small children, and nobody "gets" the girl in the end, so all the general morals are upheld. Also, it is nice to see a movie about Latin culture starring—gasp—Latinos! Everyone in the movie, except Black, (who is actually playing a white guy, not a Mexican as many IMDb posters have postulated) is of Hispanic origin. And the culture comes off well.

Beck does a few wonderfully fun songs for the soundtrack, and Danny Elfman's score is his best in years. (ironically, shortly after I wrote this, I discovered that he had taken his name off of the film because he was unhappy with the way his work was presented). There is a general irrepressible levity to the proceedings that is infectious. And though the movie meanders more than it should, you can't help forgive its shortcomings because it is so well natured. Oddly in contrast to this are the wrestling scenes. They come off as overly violent, and though this could have just been Mann's Chinese's killer sound system, I could hear bones crunch, and things looked painful. The action scenes aren't farcical like the rest of the film, though some of them are thrilling.

Parents should be aware that this movie could be a bit scary for children under 9 or 10, and though the film has a more positive role for minorities and women than any film I've seen in a while; it does seem a little bit inappropriate at times. There is nothing sexual, and there are good morals to be found, but the movie does have a strong line of toilet humor and Punch and Judy level slapstick throughout. However, this isn't really a kid's movie. It is just a movie, that happens to be rated PG. It is made for teens and adults, but there is nothing objectionable enough as to keep kids out. Overall, Nacho Libre is a pretty damned funny movie, with a good heart and lots of laughs. Jack Black even gets to sing, a few times! And while it is less instantly quotable than Napoleon Dynamite it is a better film overall. If you like Jack Black, Dynamite, Wrestling, or your kids have already seen Cars and you want to take them to something else, this movie is about as good as you could hope for. Though not especially deep, it is exactly what I want when I go see a big summer comedy. Now I just can't wait for the Tenacious D movie.

Post Script: Prepare to hear "I only believe in science" constantly after this film is released.

Answer 4

I actually thought it was going to be funnier than it was. I think Jack Black's sidekick in that movie just annoyed the heck out of me. Something about his huge teeth and lips. Bleh. But other than that, Jack Black does what he does best: be funny!!!

Answer 5

I think it depends on your expectations prior to seing the movie. I expected it to be hilarious and was bitterly disappointed when I saw it in the theater. All of my friends who had similar expectations were let down.

My friends who expected ot to be horrible all thought it was very funny.

Answer 6

I loved it. Me and my friends were the only ones in the theater laughing really hard though. I love the part where the guy gets the corn in his eye.

Answer 7

i thought it was so stupid...there was no point to it

Answer 8

STUPID.