Jackass: Best and Last
Summary
Stephen Thompson hosts Ronald Young Jr., Jordan Morris, and Rihanna Cruz to review *Jackass Best and Last*, the franchise's purported final film. The panel debates whether the movie serves as a satisfying retrospective or a forced, recycled clip show, noting the cast's aging and shift toward sobriety. While they praise the slapstick humor, critics highlight issues with body horror, fat shaming, and the underutilization of newer cast members. Ultimately, they agree it offers laughs but lacks the emotional weight of a true finale.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Jackass Best and Last overview
Jordan Morris on the joy of stupid comedy
Ronald Young Jr. on stunts, body horror, and aging
Rihanna Cruz critiques the forced sentimentality
Taxonomy of Jackass bits and visual slapstick
Jackass as the origin of YouTube prank culture
Favorite bits and the new robot character
New cast members and the 'Next Generation' spinoff
The forced finale and sobering up with LaCroix
Sign-off and credits
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