With the expanded use of 3D technology, was anyone really that surprised that MTV Films would push a third Jackass movie so that audiences could see their favorite stunts jump off the screen? The Jackass franchise itself has had a particularly intriguing impact on pop culture over the years, building a dedicated fan-base while also generating controversy as teenagers tried to replicate the stunts they had seen performed on television. Luckily, MTV took the appropriate steps to warn viewers against such dangerous behavior and the first two films in the franchise ended up being highly successful with minimal amounts of backlash. Now, it almost seems appropriate that Jackass 3D marks the 10th anniversary of when audiences were first introduced to the antics of Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and Bam Margera. While I was not a huge fan of the original television series, I had seen the earlier films and could appreciate their comedic value, and I was curious to see how the newest stunts would look in 3D.
The tone of Jackass 3D is set very quickly as the classic MTV characters Beavis and Butt-head explain the technology behind the movie to the audience and promise plenty of laughs and gross-out antics. With essentially no plot, I was still surprised by the level of nostalgia introduced as a majority of the cast mainstays returned to work together and entertain the audience…I didn’t realize how much I had missed watching Knoxville, Steve-O, or Wee Man hurt themselves in as stupid a way as possible. Admittedly, the Jackass franchise is not for everyone, so if you are expecting any level of sophisticated humor, you will assuredly be disappointed; however, if you would enjoy seeing two guys play tether-ball with a beehive or use superglue to remove chest-hair, sit back and enjoy. Still, even if you like this low-brow humor, be warned, your gag-reflex will be pushed to the limit with some of the grosser stunts. In the end, even though I was slightly disappointed by the lack of stunts actually utilizing the 3D technology, I still thoroughly enjoyed Jackass 3D and declare it an absolute must-see for fans of the franchise.
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Overall Recommendation: High
