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Goofy Hero Self Discovery Fish Out of Water Love and Romance Misfit Disorder Coming of Age Rise and Fall more...
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Comedy
Time/Period:
20th Century 70s
Place:
Mississippi USA
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Blockbuster Critically Acclaimed
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The Jerk, 1979

Starring: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters

Directed by: Carl Reiner

Written by: Steve Martin

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 94 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.0

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The Jerk can be described as clever, offbeat, and humorous. The plot revolves around a goofy hero, self discovery, and a "fish out of water". Its comic aspect comes from farce and silly humor. The Jerk's main genre is comedy. In terms of style, it includes a voice over. In approach, it is not serious and realistic. The Jerk is located in Mississippi. It takes place in the 20th century. The movie has received attention for being a blockbuster and critically acclaimed.

Summary of The Jerk

Navin Johnson, a none-too-bright white boy raised by a family of black sharecroppers, somehow manages to reach adulthood without ever discovering he was adopted. His parents finally tell him the truth on his birthday and, shocked by the news, he decides to head off to the big city to seek his fortune. Although he embarks on his odyssey with Candide-like optimism, Navin soon learns the cruel ways of the world as his crazy invention--a device to stop one's glasses from sliding--leads him from rags to riches and back to rags. Steve Martin is riotous in this no-holds-barred broad slapstick comedy, with Bernadette Peters playing his accepting love interest. Jackie Mason, M. Emmet Walsh, and Bill Macy are excellent in small roles, but the focus is always on Martin, who is at his goofy best in a film loaded with hysterical sight gags and a dog whose name cannot be said on television.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	14 December 1979
Runtime:	94 min

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Steve Martin

as Navin R. Johnson / Cat Juggler / Pig Eye Jackson / Engineer Fred

Bernadette Peters

as Marie Kimble Johnson

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This is a classic. It's what comedy should be today. If you haven't seen this movie and you aren't a movie snob (ie you only watch movies like AMILE, FARGO, or anything french) you are in for a surprise. It is very original and no movie since has... Read and rate it

12.October.2009
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by: Dan
Dan rated this movie0/10

The Jerk

Steve Martin is very funny in this oddball comedy. There are some great laugh out loud moments, well worth a watch if you like dumb comedy. Read and rate it

13.March.2009
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by: Liam
Liam rated this movie8/10Great

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