Oscar's Escape
Oscar's Escape

Oscar's Escape

2012Movie16 minEnglish

Mr. Oscar Fletcher might not be able to admit it to himself but he's in trouble. His habit has run away with him and he's in great need of help. Lucky for him Viktor and Sophie are here to give him a hand.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Metacritic24/100
Google Users45%
Director: Jeff TremaineGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of friends embark on a series of outlandish and dangerous stunts, seeking to push the boundaries of physical comedy and shock value. Their adventures are documented through a collection of pranks, challenges, and elaborate setups designed to elicit extreme reactions and humor.

Critical Reception

The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be juvenile, repetitive, and lacking any substance beyond crude gags. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the expected outrageousness, while many found it to be a derivative and uninspired installment in the Jackass franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on gross-out humor and predictable stunts.
  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver fresh comedic material.
  • A disappointing entry that offers little beyond the expected shock value.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film to be predictably crude and lacking in innovative stunts. Some viewers enjoyed the familiar brand of Jackass mayhem, but a significant portion felt it was a tired rehashing of previous material.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a play on the name of one of its stars, Johnny Knoxville, and his well-known persona, 'Danger Ehren' McGhehey, who often finds himself in precarious situations.

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