Review of Napoleon Dynamite (2004) by Darren J — 10 Aug 2012

Awkwardness is what makes this film so funny. It's something new this film but the downsides being the slowness.

This review of Napoleon Dynamite (2004) was written by Darren J on 10 Aug 2012.

Napoleon Dynamite has generally received positive reviews.

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