Jackass Shark Week
Jackass Shark Week

Jackass Shark Week

2021Movie43 minEnglish

Johnny Knoxville sends Steve-O, Chris Pontius, and new Jackass cast members on a Shark Week mission for the ages. They'll dial up a series of shark stunts that test their bravery and threshold of pain as they put common shark myths to the test.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Jeff TremaineGenres: Comedy, Action, Stunt

Plot Summary

In this special installment for Discovery Channel's Shark Week, the Jackass crew takes on a series of aquatic stunts and pranks. They interact with marine life and push the boundaries of what's considered safe, all in the name of entertainment. The episode features their signature brand of outrageous humor and painful-looking stunts, adapted for a marine environment.

Critical Reception

This special was met with a mixed to negative reception from critics, primarily viewing it as a typical Jackass production shoehorned into the Shark Week programming. Audiences familiar with Jackass generally enjoyed the stunts, while others found it to be a jarring and out-of-place addition to Shark Week's educational focus.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the premise of the Jackass crew interacting with sharks to be a strange and often unfunny gimmick.
  • The stunts were seen as typical Jackass fare, lacking originality and relevance to Shark Week's usual content.
  • Many reviewers felt the special prioritized shock value over any educational or genuine entertainment value.

Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reviews and their sentiment on Google is not readily available for this particular special.

Fun Fact

This was the first time the Jackass crew officially participated in Discovery Channel's Shark Week, a notable crossover between extreme stunts and marine documentary programming.

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