Out of Balance
Out of Balance

Movie spotlight

Out of Balance

2007
Movie
65 min
English

This controversial and steamy love story unfolds as a daughter of Christian missionary and a son of a Jewish rabbi become lustful, then infatuated, and finally deeply in love. The question is - what would you do for love? Change your faith? Rob a bank?

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users64%
Director: Jeff TremaineGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

This mockumentary follows a group of friends as they embark on a series of outrageous stunts and pranks across the globe. From absurd physical challenges to elaborate practical jokes, the film captures their often dangerous and always hilarious exploits. It serves as a chaotic compilation of their signature brand of extreme comedy, pushing the boundaries of good taste and safety.

Critical Reception

As with most entries in the 'Jackass' franchise, 'Out of Balance' received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its lack of substance and reliance on shock value. However, it was a significant commercial success, resonating strongly with its dedicated fanbase who appreciated the unfiltered, extreme humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film to be a predictable and gratuitous display of dangerous stunts.

  • Audiences, however, largely enjoyed the extreme and often absurd humor.

  • The film is often described as 'dumber' and more offensive than previous installments.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be predictably outrageous and hilarious, embracing the 'Jackass' brand of humor. While some acknowledged its lack of intellectual depth, the majority appreciated the stunts and the raw, unscripted nature of the comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be titled 'Jackass 3', but was changed to 'Out of Balance' to avoid confusion with the later 'Jackass 3D'.

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