Napoleon Dynamite, the masterwork?

[Good Buddy]

Napoleon Dynamite was made by MTV and is a very strange film. The first time my wife and I saw it we walked away with similar expressions on our faces that many of the characters had. But the second time we both watched it we found it far more entertaining.
For those of you that have not seen the movie, there is a thrift store prominantly featured. Napoleon is seen browsing the ailes. His clothing chioces in the movie reflect the fact that he''s a thrifter, especially the moon boots.
Everytime we see a thrift shop in a movie or on television, we both wonder what''s inside. I guess we got the bug.




"Yes, I did get all of my clothes at a thrift store, GOSH!"

[kokomomo]

I have seen Napoleon Dynamite twice. I loved that movie! I will have to watch it again now to  look for the thrift shop scenes.

Karen in VA Beach

[eclectic-girl]

I still haven't seen Napolean Dynamite, but the thrift store he frequents apparently is Deseret Industries (the one in Idaho I believe).  Deseret Industries (more commonly known as D.I.) are all over in the state of Utah where I live.  After the movie came out they started selling Napolean Dynamite t-shirts saying something like "I only shop at at Deseret Industries" or whatever the quote may be from the movie...I don't remember it quite obviously.  

I would agree with Napolean Dynamite that D.I. is the best place to shop!  In fact, very soon today I will probably be heading over to the local D.I.

[Cookie]

Love Deseret Industries!  When Good Buddy and I lived in Arizona, we went to the one near us all the time.  That store was so nice and organized and clean and they always had tons of great stuff.  I miss it! :cry: I sit in the $7.00 chair we bought there every day and work on my laptop.

[Josie Rosy Posy]

I loved that movie, because I knew those kids in highschool and always wondered what they were really like. Now I think I know. They were that wierd, but no wierder that the rest of the world.
The style of that movie did kinda creep me out at first. It was the kind of stuff I always hoped would never come back, but now I kind of like it. Anyone else?

[Big Daddy Audio]

On the DVD of Napoleon Dynamite, there is a college film called "Peluca" on which Napoleon Dynamite is somewhat based.

In Peluca, Naploeon and Pedro (and a third character who didn't make it into Napoleon) buy a wig at the thrift store, after Napoleon agonizes over a wig or a small belt pouch.

In addition to the suit for the dance, In the main feature, Napoleon also picks up a VHS video tape called "D-Kwon's Dance Grooves," which he uses to learn to dance, ultimately helping Pedro get elected over the uber-snooty Summer Wheatley.

There's more to thrift shops than clothes.

That is all.

[Thrift Shop Romantic]

You know, the first time I saw Napoleon Dynamite I found myself laughing, but then wondering exactly why.

Then being out places and seeing "Vote for Pedro" shirts and various quotes from the film always got me laughing again.

Seeing it a second time, I think I was better prepared for how bizarre it is, and enjoyed it a lot more....

Well, off to take my bike out on some really sweet jumps,

[MrsGoodwill]

I laughed the hardest at the part where the guy on the bike (can't remember who it was) got hit with the ball.

I am the kind of person who finds it funny when people get hit with things. Like on America's Funniest Home Videos when they show the clips of guys getting hit or kicked in their U-knows!

(That's bad, isn't it? )

[Other People s Junk]

I laughed the hardest at the part where the guy on the bike (can't remember who it was) got hit with the ball.

It's a steak!  Napoleon (on the bike) gets hit with a steak thrown by his Uncle Rico.  ("Back in '82 I could throw a pigskin a quarter mile.  Watch this!")

This movie gets funnier the more you see it.  And it's quotable in any situation!   

[Sprocket]

I have got to see that movie again!  lol...I just added it to my que.

-Will

[Thrift Shop Romantic]

Saw Napoleon Dynamite again over the weekend and it occurred to me-- Pedro would never have won the presidential campaign if it weren't for... the dance video Napoleon gets from that thrift store.

See? It all leads back to smart thrifting!

Vote for Pedro!

[firex4icex]

I love this movie.

I first ran across the trailer when no one else knew or heard about this movie.

I added it to my BlockBuster que and it was a hit in my home immediately.

My kids all boys 14, 11, 7 & 4 all love and imitate the characters of the film. They have the t shirts and collectibles too.

As a matter of fact my son called from the school nurses office yesterday and got on the phone saying, I don't feel very well and then continued to say can you bring me my chap stick.

I love that this film is not fresh and has no foul language and the fact that the kids love it so much.

Two thumbs up.

[genuineimitation]

napolean is one of my boys' heros. because of him, they LOVE to go thrifting!
I can't even count the number of times we've watched it.

gosh!

[SecondhandSophisticate]

I love the last two posts about about NappyD. I was thinking the same thing. The movie is sweet and just a little edgy for kids to feel they are "cool" and "grown-up".

It also showcases what many kids, both big and little, have experienced.  It has great values.  I know my DH definitely could relate!

As for me, I love the clothes.

Ciao,
SeSo