I hated Napoleon Dynamite

Rating: 6/10 (14 August 2006)

To be honest, I was at a loose end on Saturday. I had previously liked Jack Black in school of rock and hated Napoleon Dynamite. Therefore, I didn't know what to expect of this film.
Apart from some really annoying aspects of some scenes (exaggerated eating noises), I enjoyed the experience of watching the story unfold in a pretty fantastic setting. However, the story does unfold pretty slowly and it is utterly predictable.
The Nun is beautiful (keeps your interest) and occasionally Jack Black does try to introduce a little of what he does best.
Unfortunately, the end result is Jack looking a little awkward in some places and this does detract from the overall experience.
Ultimately, you'll walk away with a warm feeling as the ending in nice, although you'll wonder why you're feeling like that because for the majority of the film you're waiting for the next funny thing to happen.
David