The incredible Napoleon Dynamite, directed by Jared Hess, hit the movie theaters in 2004. Although it was created on a small budget, it shined like an incandescent light the moment it was presented to the public. This movie shows you how a loser can turn out to be accepted by others if they believe in what they do and are dedicated to helping their friends. Unlike other characters that look like super stars, Napoleon (Jon Heder)’s eyes are always dull and he never closes his mouth. Napoleon is not quite likeable at first. However, you will find him more and more lovable as the movie gradually presents his unique personality. Hess did a magnificent job in directing the movie without adding in any special effects. This movie is quite different from other movies we now see in cinemas. It is plain rather than lavish.

        In the beginning of the movie, Napoleon was a loser who didn’t have friends and didn’t get along with his family. He always fought with his unemployed brother, Kip (Aaron Ruell), who did nothing but chat with online friends all day. He hated Uncle Rico (Jon Gries), a football enthusiast, for he always destroyed his plans. At school, he was constantly bullied by the most popular kid. But as another school year started, Napoleon made friends with a Mexican student named Pedro Sanchez (Efren Ramirez), who seldom had facial expressions, and a shy girl named Deb. Napoleon always tried his best to help his friends, even if it felt exceedingly embarrassing.         

       In one of the scenes, Pedro, who was a class president candidate, didn’t know he had to perform a skit after his speech. After making the speech, he just walked miserably off the stage. However, Napoleon wasn’t in despair. He performed a fabulous dance he had learned through watching a DVD. This was the best and most astounding scene. Normally, we would think Napoleon would perform something ridiculous, just like what he has always done. Instead, he presented an outstanding and sexy dance that won the audience’s thunderous applause. I really extol Napoleon for his courage to perform his dance in front of the whole school, which he thought was embarrassing, just for his best friend, Pedro.

        Napoleon Dynamite is humourous. But beneath that, it tells us to always believe in ourselves and help our friends and family as best as you can. This movie is quite different from other movies we now see in cinemas. I would recommend anyone with self-image problems to see this amazing movie.