Watching this latest Jackass installment was a definitive “I feel old” moment. What started as a chaotic TV show back in 2000 ran for just three series before turning into a film franchise. This marks the sixth movie, and it is supposedly the last.
While it’s still funny and daft, let’s be honest: this feels less like a big-screen cinema event and more like something meant for a streaming TV service. Personally, I wouldn’t pay individual box office prices for it. Luckily, as a Cineworld Unlimited member, it didn’t cost me anything extra, but for most, it’s probably a perfect “wait and stream at home in a few months” kind of film.
It consists of lots of short stunts and disjointed footage. It plays more like a “Greatest Hits” compilation, mixing a bit of new content with a lot of older, sometimes never-before-seen footage. The production values are raw and in keeping with the original show. Entertaining, big-budget special sequences act as bookends at the start and end of the film. While it is a short film, 90 minutes is enough.
I can’t give this a traditional, fully-rounded score since it doesn’t fit standard categories. The bottom line is simple: if you loved the original TV show, you’ll definitely enjoy this nostalgic and funny ride. Just don’t expect to see anything genuinely fresh.
Serving as the ultimate swan song for the iconic reality slapstick franchise, Jackass: Best and Last reunites Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Wee Man, and the original crew for one final, definitive fling on the big screen. Directed by Jeff Tremaine, this installment blends nostalgic greatest hits and never-before-seen archive footage with an entirely new batch of outrageous stunts, elaborate pranks, and painful antics. Now largely in their 50s, the aging daredevils bravely confront their own mortality and physical limits, delivering a high-octane celebration of lowbrow comedy that transforms pure physical punishment into a surprisingly poignant, warm testament to a quarter-century of lifelong friendship.
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3 out of 5
Certification: 18
Running time: 92 minutes
Screening type: 2D
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