Napoleon Dynamite is a dry comedy from director Jared Hess that follows the trials and tribulations of a small town outcast named Napoleon Dynamite (played by Jon Heder). Released in 2004, the movies centers on Napoleon's relationship with a newly transferred student named Pedro Sanchez, as well as Pedro's attempt to become the student class president. Debuting at the Sundance Film Festival, the movie went on to become a sleeper hit - taking in over $40 million and has since developed a "Cult" status due to its wealth of catchphrases and the unusual nature of its comedic situations.
Characters
- Napoleon Dynamite: Jon Heder
- Pedro Sanchez: Efren Ramirez
- Deborah "Deb": Tina Majorino
- Kipland Ronald "Kip" Dynamite: Aaron Ruell
- Uncle Rico: John Gries
Quotes
- "It's pretty much my favorite animal. It's like a lion and a tiger mixed... bred for its skills in magic" - Napoleon
- "Well, things are getting pretty serious right now. I mean, we chat online for, like, two hours every day so I guess you could say things are gettin' pretty serious." - Kip
Napoleon Dynamite Fan Sites, Blogs and Message Boards
Flixster: Napoleon Dynamite Fan Club
Google Blog Search: Napoleon Dynamite
Rotten Tomatoes: Napoleon Dynamite Forum
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