Nacho Libre
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 16, 2006
6.9
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4
drlowdonOct 29, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have long been a fan of Jack Black but a quick look at his CV would suggest his movie choices haven't always been the best. For every School of Rock or King Kong he has starred in there has been an Orange County or Envy. Unfortunately, despite coming from the writer and director of the excellent Napoleon Dynamite, this is certainly one of his worst movies to date.

I have no problem with silly, over the top comedies (Zoolander and Austin Powers are amongst my favourite comic films) but when you can look back and count the number of times a movie made you laugh, twice by the way, there is certainly something wrong. It may not be as bad as anything from the Scary Movie franchise but I certainly won’t be watching again anytime soon.… Expand
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5
AndyS.Jan 18, 2007
Some funny parts but an overall disappointment.
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6
TheQuietGamerAug 15, 2021
Didn't quite work for me. Which is disappointing given what a huge fan I am of Napoleon Dynamite. Like that other Jared Hess comedy, most of the humor comes from watching characters in a slightly cartoonish world do and say ridiculous thingsDidn't quite work for me. Which is disappointing given what a huge fan I am of Napoleon Dynamite. Like that other Jared Hess comedy, most of the humor comes from watching characters in a slightly cartoonish world do and say ridiculous things in a deadpan manner. Only because this is a Nickelodeon production there are also fart jokes. That's kind of the problem. This is primarily aimed at children so the whole thing is very juvenile. Too juvenile even. There are some themes you can pick out involving being unhappy with your place in life specifically in regards to class and some shots taken at organized religion, but it will all go over the kids' heads while adults will be too annoyed by all the slapstick and gross out gags to care. The are certainly some funny moments, but not enough to keep this from missing the mark with the older members of the family.… Expand
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6
ChadS.Jun 20, 2006
In "Napoleon Dynamite", we laughed at the titular star. In "Nacho Libre", it's the sidekick who is made to look largely ridiculous. The filmmaker isn't going to make a major star look stupid. Most, if not all, of the laughs In "Napoleon Dynamite", we laughed at the titular star. In "Nacho Libre", it's the sidekick who is made to look largely ridiculous. The filmmaker isn't going to make a major star look stupid. Most, if not all, of the laughs aren't generated from the script or situation, but because Esquelto(Richard Montoya) looks dissheveled and speaks funny. It's as if Sara Silverman created Esquelto. Incredibly, the usually hyper Black is almost like a straight man. "Nacho Libre" is somewhat redeemed by an atypical premise and a setting that feels at times, otherworldly.… Expand
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4
JoJoJ.Jul 2, 2006
A sweet and bizarre little movie with beautiful backdrops. This film could have been so much better with a more cohesive story. Jack Black is sincere and silly, per usual. It was weird but nice. That's the best I can tel you about this movie.
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4
Louis'sbrotherApr 16, 2007
I really like Jack Black, but this movie really robbed him of his character. The biggest problem was that the whole movie was too quiet and inactive. No offense to Paramount or the writers of Napolean dynamite, but his movie would be a lot I really like Jack Black, but this movie really robbed him of his character. The biggest problem was that the whole movie was too quiet and inactive. No offense to Paramount or the writers of Napolean dynamite, but his movie would be a lot better if anybody else wrote it.… Expand
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5
WJun 16, 2006
Despite Black's attempts to make this film work (singing, accent, tights), the plot was simply underdeveloped, choppy as heck, and lacking in a purpose the audience could get behind. At times the scenes were so random that it seemed Despite Black's attempts to make this film work (singing, accent, tights), the plot was simply underdeveloped, choppy as heck, and lacking in a purpose the audience could get behind. At times the scenes were so random that it seemed more like a sketch comedy show than a coherent film. I wanted to like this film; I had pegged it as a hit from the start. Sadly, this film disapoints. Good try Mr. Black; maybe next time.… Expand
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4
HalB.Jan 12, 2007
See Roger Ebert's review... he got it correct. I am a Jack Black fan and was terribly disappointed. Some interesting & funny scenes, to be sure, but they are very few and far between. School of Rock was so much better. Ah well... even See Roger Ebert's review... he got it correct. I am a Jack Black fan and was terribly disappointed. Some interesting & funny scenes, to be sure, but they are very few and far between. School of Rock was so much better. Ah well... even good comedic actors make bad films from time to time. Comedy, I think, is so much harder to pull off and sustain than drama. I mean, JackAss 2 was a much better film, in terms of out and out humor (as gross and infantile as it is).… Expand
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4
BillyB.Dec 6, 2006
This movie is just a waste of time and you really only need to see the commercial to catch all the funny parts.
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6
ChrisR.Jun 17, 2006
...This could have been a seven, or maybe even an eight... Yet at the same time, Mr. Black keeps it from being a four... Jack shines, and creates nearly all the laughs, as Jared allows Mr. Black to carry the laughs in an otherwise silly and ...This could have been a seven, or maybe even an eight... Yet at the same time, Mr. Black keeps it from being a four... Jack shines, and creates nearly all the laughs, as Jared allows Mr. Black to carry the laughs in an otherwise silly and uninspired flick. Hess scored an unintentional triumph with Napoleon, and attempts to re-create the magic with Nacho, but it feels as if he falls back upon the unintended choppy dialogue delivery which gave Napoleon its character, yet fails within this very different locale and plot... This is Jack's bus, and he's driving it along a highway-to-hell not-unlike the School-of-Rock course. This movie is worth watching for no other reason than to watch Jack Black steer a ridiculous course through a script rife with oppportunities to act the fool. And few do it better than Jack. This movie is worth seeing only for the ability of one Mr. Black to turn a sillly concept into a gut-riot, courtesy of his delivery of silly lines, forced set-pieces, and a silly plot, into something truly funny. I'm now convinced that Jack Black has usurped the comedy throne, and few can challenge him....… Expand
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6
EricY.Jun 18, 2006
There were some very funny parts. I was rolling with laughter. I can't wait to see it again. I'm sure it will be even funnier the second time around! Hilarious!
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6
KevinD.Jun 28, 2006
This movie is almost ridicious to the point where its no longer funny. Although both Black and White are capable of much more, I always love to watch Mexicans running around in tight pants. Good fun. Also, not a good date movie. I know from This movie is almost ridicious to the point where its no longer funny. Although both Black and White are capable of much more, I always love to watch Mexicans running around in tight pants. Good fun. Also, not a good date movie. I know from experience.… Expand
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6
ZilcellMar 29, 2012
It is generally funny for the most part. Jack Black actually gives a decent performance here. The story is mildly tolerable.
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4
cameronmorewoodNov 12, 2012
It tries so hard, you might even imagine the writers sweating as they drilled away at the screenplay. The result is a Jack Black comedy which is absolutely and surprisingly bland.
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6
AndremaxFeb 21, 2020
Nothing about this movie is good. But everything about this movie is funny and enjoyable. If you are waiting for a masterpiece, wrong place, if you are looking for laught, that's the deal.
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5
RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013
Nacho Libre is string cheese.
Jack Black once again succeeds at the likeable fat guy in this outrageous but funny tale of a Mexican wrestler. A fair story, okay jokes, and really just a fun movie.
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6
Mordovan89Mar 5, 2014
This fun, friendly Mexican style comedy, and Jack Black was amazing, but in other respects not feature at all. Maybe it's one of the best comedy movies, but nothing else, can not say more about this film.
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4
EpicLadySpongeJan 31, 2016
At least Jack Black tried to make a movie for kids and Nickelodeon. The hardest thing to think about here is, "Why do we even have a movie for Jack Black trying to make us laugh?"
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6
MartinAZJan 31, 2021
A warm comedy about a cook at an orphanage who dreams about becoming a wrestling star.

Right from the start, this movie grasps its time and it takes a while to get used to the pacing but after the 2nd watch the still shots and Easter eggs inA warm comedy about a cook at an orphanage who dreams about becoming a wrestling star.

Right from the start, this movie grasps its time and it takes a while to get used to the pacing but after the 2nd watch the still shots and Easter eggs in the background are fun to notice. What I hated. There isn't much I hated but I feel that this movie was padded out to be a motion picture. Nacho Libre is 92 minutes long but cutting the beginning and end credits, it's more of a 80 minute film.

This doesn't even count all the still shots and characters taking their sweet time walking (driving) or looking into the camera. This movie isn't bad but it does feel that it could have been a bit longer but maybe this was due to budget reasons? (25M Budget.)

What I loved. This movie is quotable. "I want to weeeeeen!" and "Get that corn out of my face!" are hilarious. Nacho is well spirited and the support cast also did a good job. This movie also has a great soundtrack. It's just such a shame that it also suffers from the same pacing that the movie has us running on. (20-30 milers per hour.)

I feel that the story needed to be a bit longer and this movie is in no way trash at all for being short but I can't help have this feeling of emptiness through out the whole movie. Even the end was abrupt. I do recommend a free watch (Netflix) and a 2nd watch if enjoyed. It's not for everyone but I can't ignore the good time this film gave me.

I give Nacho Libre a 6 out of 10. Chicken soup for the soul.… Expand
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6
Dee-Jay_DeliJun 5, 2021
Charming and unique story about the fairly obscure Mexican Wrestling culture. It's a shame that depsite a lot of heart and nice cinematography, it's the humor that falls short. When it does try to be funny, it relys too much on absurdaty,Charming and unique story about the fairly obscure Mexican Wrestling culture. It's a shame that depsite a lot of heart and nice cinematography, it's the humor that falls short. When it does try to be funny, it relys too much on absurdaty, slapstick and awkwardness, rather than genuine humor.… Expand
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