Movie Review: JACKASS 3

The end credits for Jackass 3 feature childhood pictures of the cast of crazy stuntmen from the hit MTV series. After watching the utterly repulsive antics of the bunch, looking at these pictures one is left to ask - where did things go wrong? Grotesque humor, constant profanity, frequent nudity, and awkward violence highlight this third cinematic outing for the crew that's been around almost a decade. And while everything about my moral principles and beliefs say I should completely pan this disgusting film, I can honestly say I haven't laughed so hard at a movie since I saw the 2006 film Borat.

The leader of the pack, Johnny Knoxville, loosely hosts the numerous segments of pranks, gags, and stunts. There is no plot, no substance, and no character development. This film serves as a chance for the gang to perform antics that were too risqué for their show (which is no longer on the air - it ended in 2002.). Just a sampling of things that you'll see - various animals ramming, biting, and attacking the crew - various body parts super-glued to other people's various body parts - large amounts of vomit and human waste - and segments completely dedicated to shocking innocent bystanders Candid Camera-style through offensive behavior in public.

The movie was shot in 3D, but you can choose whether to see it in this extra dimension, or just see it in standard 2D. I chose the latter as I really didn't want to pay a glasses surcharge for the sake of seeing certain elements mentioned above come at me in 3D. I would suggest watching the trailer - if it appeals to you, then you'll love the movie. If it looks offensive or stupid to you, then avoid it like the plague. I would give it a 2 out of 10 for cinematic quality, and a 10 out of 10 for entertainment value - so I would average that to a final score of 6 out of 10. But watch at your own risk if you watch at all. And don't eat before you go.

Family Take: Any parents who take their kids to this movie should immediately be turned over to child protective services. If the antics above aren't enough to dissuade a parent, just keep in mind the nature of the film. It's imitative behavior at it's most dangerous.

If You Like Jackass 3 Try: Well, this is the third outing. There are two other Jackass movies.