Review: ‘Jackass Forever’ is the funniest film I’ve never wanted to watch The Bradley Scout – The Scout

Last week, my childhood best friend asked if I wanted to go to the movies. Before COVID-19, our jaunts to the Pekin movie theater were almost a weekly event, and I was eager to restart the tradition.

But when she suggested Jackass Forever, I was a little lost.

I love comedy; its a great genre. That said, I find cheap physical comedy and phallic humor quite distasteful.

Given that the movie started off with a penis Godzilla, I was immediately less than impressed; however, I changed my tune throughout the course of the movie.

Today, prank and comedy YouTube channels make their money by punking random pedestrians and borderline traumatizing their loved ones and significant others. It was a nice change of pace to see a group of friends beating the hell out of each other with consent.

Despite the gut-wrenching nature of many of the stunts, everyone was a willing participant. Most of the stunts were done in remote locations with trained professionals.

It was also wonderful to see how the group has grown over the years. Even though most of the original cast are well beyond the feelings of haphazard teenage immortality, they still retain a boylike charm.

Its also nice to see some new faces, as many of the new cast members were fans who grew up watching Johnny Knoxville and Steve-Os shenanigans.

Jackass Forever is more than just slapstick comedy; its a documentary about family, which is especially true considering that some of the cast members brought their actual family members to the set.

In a world where TikTok stars and so-called famous YouTubers frequently come under fire for disrespecting other cultures and violating laws that protect the public, this film was a much needed breath of fresh air.

Though it certainly isnt my favorite movie, I do recommend giving the movie a try you just might find something you like.

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Review: 'Jackass Forever' is the funniest film I've never wanted to watch The Bradley Scout - The Scout