People Are Dead
People Are Dead

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People Are Dead

2002
Movie
122 min
English

A group of disconnected people are brought together by a string of awkward events in post-9/11 Manhattan. A body-snatcher (Mia Tyler) is gathering dead bodies off the streets and no one seems to know why, especially the two detectives (Eddie Steeples, Peter McNolte) who are assigned to find her.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users77%
Director: Jeff TremaineGenres: Comedy, Action, Reality

Plot Summary

A compilation of outrageous stunts, pranks, and skits performed by the cast of Jackass. This installment features more dangerous and disgusting stunts, pushing the boundaries of pain and humiliation. The show continues its tradition of capturing real-life reactions to extreme physical comedy and absurd situations.

Critical Reception

The film was met with generally negative reviews from critics but was a commercial success with audiences. Critics often cited the lack of plot and the extreme, often violent, nature of the stunts as its main drawbacks. However, fans embraced the raw, unfiltered humor and the cast's commitment to shocking stunts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on shock value and gross-out humor.

  • Praised for its commitment to extreme stunts and genuine reactions.

  • Lacks any narrative structure, focusing solely on pranks and pain.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be hilariously shocking and entertaining, appreciating the cast's dedication to performing dangerous stunts and their on-screen chemistry. Some viewers found it too crude or pointless, but the majority enjoyed the anarchic humor.

Fun Fact

During the filming of the 'Port-a-Pottye Toss' stunt, Bam Margera was actually inside the Port-a-Potty when it was launched, and it landed in a river, submerging him for a period.

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