Release Date: October 25th 2013
86-year-old Irving Zisman takes a trip from Nebraska to North Carolina to take his 8 year-old grandson, Billy, back to his real father.
Director: Jeff Tremaine
Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Jackson Nicoll
I may be awarding this film a high rating in some people's eyes, but that comes with how much the team behind Jackass have improved with Bad Grandpa. Although Jackass 1-3 are a belly ache and a half, it's great to see a storyline added to the fray of silly, undeniably funny, pranks.
There is not that much to expand on when it comes to the story, as Johnny Knoxville's acclaimed old man Irving teams up with youngster Jackson Nicoll. Nicoll is on par with Knoxville's acting and ability at not letting slip. Both have incredible moments that will have you cracking up over it for ages.
Admittedly even though it is a step up from the others, the story is somewhat lacking in luster. Think of it as a road trip. Getting from A to B, with the occasional antics to terrorise the locals between Nebraska and North Carolina.
Nicoll is definitely one to watch out for. If he keeps up the the standard seen here, then we're in luck because there will be someone to keep the legacy going (or at least we can hope).
There are some stand out comedic moments, like the opening up with Irving getting his genitalia stuck in a vending machine, a strip tease and Jackson's beauty pageant scene, but there are some jokes that fall flat. In these situations that they put themselves in there is never knowing what the outcome is going to be; i.e how the locals react to Irving and and Billy's (Nicoll) shenanigans.
I appreciate that this will not be for everyone. It's derogatory at times and it's toilet humour will make you wonder why they didn't try something else.
Overview: Knoxville has said he wants to work with Nicoll again. Can't wait to see what's in store for us next.
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