Nacho Libre (DVD, 2006, Special Edition/ Full Screen)

MOVIE: When I heard that Jack Black would be playing a Mexican Friar who moonlighted as a wrestler in Jared Hess' next project I got very happy, because I knew this would be a funny movie. The trailers for the film advertised exactly what this movie was, and that was pure physical comedy. The story is about Nacho, a Friar who wants the fame and fortune that is associated with being a luchadore after living the same old life over and over each day. He then realizes that this journey to become a professional wrestler is not for himself but for the orphans whom he looks after and cooks for at the orphanage. The movie is basically Jack Black running around with his shirt off for an hour and a half while sporting a fake mustache and a funny Mexican accent. While the majority of the comedy in the film is physical, there are some hilarious lines in the film that are delivered with the right spunk by Black. There are also some great physical scenes in and outside the ring that shows just how great of a physical comedian Black is. The movie is incredibly stupid, but it's also so very funny. If you enjoy pure silly comedy executed perfectly then this movie is just the thing you need. Don't expect another Napoleon Dynamite because this is not a reincarnation of Hess' previous cult hit. He uses the same style of shooting the movie though by using a lot of wide symmetrically balanced shots. Personally, I laughed harder at this then I did with Napoleon Dynamite. Napoleon Dynamite had some great one-liners, but Nacho Libre overall is just plain silly fun. Don't take the film seriously at all, just sit back and laugh.

ACTING: This is clearly a one man show, and it's been advertised like that. Jack Black is in every scene of the movie, and he's funny pretty much in every scene. His facial expressions and ability to jump around remind me a lot of Chris Farley. He is incredibly hilarious as Nacho and he gets some great support from Hector Jimenez who plays his sidekick, Esqueleto (directly translates to Skeleton). In fact there are few names in the film that directly translate to funny names in English. I recall one boy's name as Chancho, which means filthy. So, you can basically get the tone of the movie just by the characters' names.

BOTTOM LINE: Lots of fun and lots of physical comedy that takes the right tone so that it is in fact funny in a stupid way. Usually movies like this fall flat and just end up stupid, but the ingrediants were right on this one and I found Nacho Libre pleasently entertaining. I also found the funniest line of the movie to be "get that corn outta my face!"

Nacho Libre is great because fans of Jack Black get to see him in a non R setting. He is charming and funny and is constantly pulling a laugh out of the viewer. Jared Hess, director, does a fantastic job of keeping his stylized sense of humor while still being much different from Napoleon Dynamite. He again had great people working on the music of this movie. The work of Beck and Danny Elfman were so great together. I couldn't help but tap my feet to the music both times I saw this in the theatre. I bought the soundtrack, which has great music, but is also complete with some fun dialog from the film. The movie even has a moral to it for those who want to look past the 13-year old boy humor. This is a light and funny film that is great for a large group of friends who just want to laugh out loud together.

I had heard a lot of good things about this movie but when I watched it for myself I thought it was just okay. The story line jumped around and Jack Black has a hard time keepping his accent. There were some great belly laughs but not enough in my opinion to give it a better score.

I love this movie! It's from the same people who brought us Neopleon Dynomite and is just as funny. It is full of strange accents, situations and is full of "one liners." I watch this movie all most every night before bed and consistantly cracks me up. I encourage all my friends to watch this movie. It is full of stange humor so people with a dry sense of humor might not understand this comic gem.

We like Jack Black so we decided to buy this movie and it has several just hilarious parts. He is such a good actor. He has some of the funniest facial expressions. We just had a good time watching it. And the way he pronounces some words, cracked us up too. Anyway it was a pretty good movie if you want a laugh.

I really loved this movie. I watched it and thought it was funny. I have since seen the movie nearly a dozen times on DVD. It is a really sweet, simple-minded movie but for some reason it gets funnier and funnier the more I see it. There are some scenes that didn't work for me like the ones with the eagle eggs but overall, it was great! I really like the music in the film too. Jack delivers some funny lines such as the stretchy pants one and the one about getting the corn out of his face. Kids I know love this movie but some adults don't think it's funny. I guess maybe you need to be a kid at heart to really appreciate it. For me, this movie is a guilty pleasure.

Very stupid but really funny movie. My kids loved it. I got it at a good price. Make sure to check the price of shipping before you bid on anything. This movie was cheaper then If i were to buy it in a store.

What to say? This was not all that funny. Sure, Jack Black was good, but it didn't have the same feeling as School of Rock and Napoleon Dynamite. I'll admit, there were some very funny parts, but I guess I just had my expectations too high. All well, at least rent it when it comes out.

nachoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i love this movie very good for young people an jack black is just to funny the movie is mint an i would def by from again

I bought it for my son. I watched it because it is one of his favorite movies and I loved it. It is one of the funniest I have ever seen.

The movie arrived very fast. My son was eager to received it and enjoyed it very much. Could not pass up on the price

Quirky and funny. My husband kids and I watch it over again and it is even funnier....But then I do like offbeat kinds of movies sometimes...

Movie was in excellent condition exactly the way seller described. Would recommend seller. I would buy again. Shipping was quick, I didn't have to wait long for it.

Nacho Libre is hilarious!
No matter how sad, mad or angry I am I cannot help but Laugh My A** Off!

Jack Black is great and his Hispanic accent is perfecto!


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This movie is crazy! Jack Black is so funny with his facial features! Everyone of the actors and actresses are hillarious!! I would recommend this movie to anyone thatneeds there funnybone tickled!

Jack Black does a great job in this. You either really like it or you really don't like it. Random humor but a lot of fun.

Jack Black and cast is just perfect in this movie... I love the whole movie from the accents to that action in the ring. I can watch this movie over and over without getting tired of it. I also love to try to talk like Nacho while watching it. My kids love it as well..

Pretty scratched DVD, but still works. Didn't include DVD insert. But over all great price, great packaging and quick delivery

This movie borders on Good/Excellent! This movie cracks me up, from the spanish accents used, to the silly wrestling action. The faces Jack makes when he speaks in this movie are so funny. The song he sings is so hilarious! There are just a few comedies I see that I want to own, and this is one of them.

I NEVER RECIEVED MY MERCHANDISE. I WAS FOOLISH AND LET MY PAY-PAL DISPUTE CLOSE BECAUSE THEY LIED AND SAID THEY SHIPPED THE DVD AFTER I OPENED THE DISPUTE. DO NOT BELIVE THEM IF YOU HAVE A DISPUTE DON'T LET IT CLOSE ESCALATE IT TO A CLAIM IF YOU HAVEN'T RECIEVED YOUR MERCHANDISE.

This is based in a true story.
Fray Tormenta is the Mexican wrestler whom insire this movie.
He still run an horphanat.

My kids like this movie and I decided to check on ebay and see how much I could find it for. I paid a good price including shipping. They have enjoyed watching it!

I like movies but in this case is especial for me because a friend recomend me this title and I recomended too.

...so i bought it for him for Valentine's Day! He was really happy with it and i thought it was appropriate since he'd been talking about it for a while.