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8 Reasons Why Napoleon Dynamite Is The Freakin' Sweetest Film Ever

"Will you bring me my chapstick?"

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8 Reasons Why Napoleon Dynamite Is The Freakin' Sweetest Film Ever
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One of the major problems in this world today is that not many people can appreciate the perfection that is the 2004 Indie film "Napoleon Dynamite." If only everyone could grip the simple concept of this film, I guarantee that wars would end, poverty wouldn't exist, global welfare would be defeated...in other words, the world would be a beautiful place. Therefore, it is my duty as a fan to explain why this film is a sublime piece of art.

1. The plot.

That's the thing...there is no plot! The movie just kind of follows Napoleon, his friends and family and their dysfunctional lives for about an hour and a half, which is actually quite entertaining. It's pretty unpredictable if you haven't seen it.

2. The cinematography.

"Napoleon Dynamite" takes place in rural Idaho. The film is almost entirely shot in static takes to make the most of Munn Powell's lazily gorgeous compositions.The static cinematography gives off a retro 70s vibe. In other words, the cinematography is my aesthetic.

3. This film is extremely quotable.

"Do the chickens have large talons?"

"Freakin' idiot!"

"I caught you a delicious bass."

"Can you bring me my chapstick?"

"Make yourself a dang quesadilla!"

If you haven't heard any of these quotes, you must live under a rock.

4. The iconic dance.

Napoleon danced like no one was watching...in front of the entire school. Just to help his best friend, Pedro win the class election. Not only was this dance ground-breaking, it also taught us to go above and beyond for the people we care about. What a great life lesson.

5. It taught us how to get a hot babe.

So what Napoleon is trying to tell me is that I haven't been able to get a boyfriend because I don't have any great skills. Such as nun-chuck skills, bow hunting skills, and computer hacking skills...guys only want girlfriends who have great skills!

6. Always have hope though...even Kip found love.

Along with teaching us how to find love...this film taught us to never give up. If someone as odd, socially awkward and lanky as Kip can find love then so can I! I don't care what anyone says, Kip and Lafawnduh are a more dynamic duo than peanut butter and jelly...or Napoleon and tater tots.

7. It taught me body confidence.

Oh Napoleon...you always know what to say to the ladies.

8. Most importantly, it preached how we all felt about school at one point or another.

I've been feeling this way about school my entire life, so freakin' relatable.


If "Napoleon Dynamite" wasn't the best movie of the 2000s, it was the best movie of all time.

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