Monkey Bastard!
Monkey Bastard!

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Monkey Bastard!

2003
Movie
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English

A darkly ironic melodrama of star-crossed lovers Gulshan and Manisha, whose forbidden love yearns to be free from Nana – Manisha’s overbearing lecherous drunk of a husband

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users68%
Director: Jeff TremaineGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

This film is a compilation of stunts, pranks, and skits performed by the cast of Jackass. It features a series of outrageous and often dangerous stunts, including dangerous animal encounters, extreme physical challenges, and gross-out gags. The movie showcases the cast's signature brand of extreme humor and disregard for personal safety.

Critical Reception

Monkey Bastard! received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely dismissed it as crude, juvenile, and lacking in any real substance beyond shock value. Audiences, however, generally found it to be in line with their expectations for the Jackass franchise, appreciating the extreme stunts and dark humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics widely panned the film for its gratuitous and often disturbing content.

  • The humor is considered by many to be sophomoric and lacking originality.

  • Despite critical disdain, it found a dedicated audience among fans of extreme stunts and shock comedy.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film for delivering on the extreme stunts and raunchy humor that the Jackass franchise is known for. Many viewers found it to be hilariously shocking and entertaining, aligning with their expectations for the series.

Fun Fact

The title 'Monkey Bastard!' is a direct reference to a recurring insult used by the characters in the MTV show 'Jackass'.

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