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More Info, 12 December 2007
Author: Yipeekiyay_MotherFazza from Australia

I have more info on this title but don't know how to edit it, so ill leave it here:

Running Time: 64mins, Release: Available Online Only

Further Info: Remaining Unused scenes made in production with jackass number two, compiled together by Jeff Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville.

Jackassworld.com Info: When all the guys got together to make jackass number two, they filmed more than a movie-they filmed a movie and a half. Maybe even two. The problem was only 90 minutes of the resulting mess could be used in the feature, leaving almost an hour of movie-worthy s*** on the proverbial cutting room floor.

Not knowing what to do with all this material, Jeff Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville decidedly set it aside for some undecided future use.For the better part of the year following the release of jackass number two, this cache of unseen footage remained in limbo until someone came up with the idea to film all new interviews with the cast, talking about this excess of never-before-seen pranks, stunts, and random acts of behind-the-scenes mischief and stupidity, and package it into a documentary-like feature called jackass 2.5.Although this isn't necessarily the "new" jackass movie, it's still every bit as unbelievable, dirty, and downright sexy as its predecessors-maybe even more so at points.

Sean Cliver

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Disappointing, But Still Funny, 18 December 2007
7/10
Author: leonardshelby17-1 from United States

I LOVE the Jackass films. Part 1 and 2 are some of the funniest times I've spent in the theater. When word got out from Bam Margera on Howard Stern a few months ago about the upcoming 2.5, I was very excited to see it. Well, I just finished watching 2.5, and even though I laughed a lot, it just overall usually felt like a deleted scene reel from a DVD. Of course that's what a lot of the footage is, but after I heard they were still filming long after number 2's release, I figured we'd get the same type of movie we've seen in the past, but only this time they were just going to market it differently. This film consists of good bits and failed bits, most of which are set up with interviews. The first two films barely missed a beat, even when the bit wasn't the greatest, but 2.5. consists of mostly just amusing stuff. Don't get me wrong, I had a good time, but expected so much more. One thing that really let me down, is the lost Don Vito tooth pulling scene is still missing, even though Bam mentioned they'll finally show it. I'm guessing it's from the recent conviction, but that bit could have made the whole movie, if it's as great as Bam says it is. So if you're a Jackass fan, check out 2.5. If you're new to Jackass, check out 1 and 2, cause that's where the real laughs are.

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"The beads will be lubed up, we're spitting on them", 11 March 2008
7/10
Author: Staymetal8390 from United States

This should have a been an extra feature on the Jackass Number Two DVD. It has some great moments, some not so great, and some sickening things.

If you're a Jackass fan you should see it, but paying so much to see it isn't the best idea. These are basically the rejected scenes not used in Number Two, and for some you'll understand why. Some is just inappropriate, but so hilarious like the original stuff. Ever since the first Jackass movie, they've all been pushing the limits of what they can do, and lately the more disgusting and cruder stuff comes out like more nudity and vomiting. It also seems more Hollywood, but nonetheless another piece of Jackass.

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Doesn't live up to the hype., 22 December 2007
3/10
Author: wakey30 from United States

First off, let me say that I'm a huge Jackass fan. I have been since the first episode aired on MTV in 2000. I remember seeing both Jackass movies in the theaters and loved them both. They were hysterical. So, when I heard there was a web-only release of a new Jackass film I was very, very excited.

Well I just finished watching the film and, I must say, I was quite disappointed. When watching you must keep in mind that what you are seeing were scenes that wound up on the cutting-room floor from the second film. The stunts are kind of boring. The cast lacks their usual enthusiasm. And it looks like age, money, and fame have had their effects on the entire crew.

When Jackass first started it was a bunch of guys who no one knew and and had no money. Just doing stunts for the fun of it. Now you watch and it seems like they're washed-up, old, and just out to make a few more bucks.

I'm optimistic that the newly announced Jackass 3 will get back to the roots of the original show. But, as for Jackass 2.5, I was thoroughly disappointed.

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Doesn't really live up to jackass standards., 4 May 2008
7/10
Author: The_Light_Triton (Black_triton14@hotmail.com) from In a Chair in my room

Jackass's 2nd installment produced a lot of footage, and some of it didn't make it into the final cut. after the success of jackass 2, the crew decided to take some of the unused footage, put it together, and make jackass 2.5 and turn it into a 40 minute docu-drama. well, not so much.

while it wasn't much of a drama, it took some stunts that wern't as funny as the other ones, but still could make you laugh.

I somewhat enjoyed it, but most of the stunts involved having foreign objects placed up someone's butt. like anal beads, baby powder, straws, and massage cream. also, a lot of bodily waste ended up on human skin (Urine is a good example) if that sickens you, don't bother with this.

it's also got a few extra features, like the making of the video game, and bonus stunts done after number 2's release. it's worth a rental.

7/10

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Not much more than a glamorous bonus feature, Sorry guys!, 12 March 2008
6/10
Author: jungleboyuk from United Kingdom

Upon learning there were to be a Jackass 2.5 to be released, i was indeed over the moon. I also learned that it consisted of all the bonus footage from the filming of Jackass No.2 STOP! Although it would be true to say this film is comprised of "bonus footage" from the main film, it would be more accurate to say this film is comprised of "failed footage" from the main film.

Reading some of the other articles on this "straight to video" release, I found myself agreeing with many of the opinions mentioned. Jackass 2.5 is basically a glamourised bonus feature, that (in my opinion) should of appeared on a 2nd bonus disc available with the main film, The content, although very funny, is not strong enough to stand on its own. Still, it is a great watch for the hardcore jackass fans with some hilarious skits (the best of which both involve Prestons' enlarge rump!) The biggest let down for me was Bam Margeras' overly-eager gayness, it seemed to transform the flow if the skits into the lowliest of gay porn. I understand that the show is all about pain and humiliation but excitedly wanting to do such things to your ,ahem, "exit hole" makes it a little too ...... seedy! Still, despite the above, it made for enjoyable watch, lets face it, being in the foreshadow of the amazing Jackass No2, it was a tough bill to beat. And im sure Jackass 2.5 has generated a lot of "bad press," but i hope it ain't put the guys off making a third installment of the now legendary Jackass Anthology! Mike Gibson - jungleboyuk@hotmail.com

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Jackass 2.5, 23 March 2008
6/10
Author: Jackson Booth-Millard from United Kingdom

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

I admit when I saw it on the DVD shelf I thought it was the same film with just a little more footage, but in fact it was a completely separate film with some interviews. The Jackass boys: Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Preston Lacy, Dave England, Chris Pontius, Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña, Ehren McGhehey, Steve-O, Ryan Dunn and director Jeff Tremaine; basically made enough footage for two films, so this extra film had interviews about some included in the real Jackass Number Two, and why the new, cut and unseen footage in this film didn't make it into the film, or just failed period. Also on set and appearing are Bam's Dad, Phil and Mom, April; Brandon Dicamillo, Rick Kosick, Spike Jonze (show co-creator, and director of Being John Malkovich) and King of the Hill creator Mike Judge. Pretty much just as sick and funny as the proper film sequel. Good!

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I don't really see the point of this movie., 12 June 2008
6/10
Author: Boba_Fett1138 from Groningen, The Netherlands

This is basically the same as a DVD featurette for the movie "Jackass Number Two" with cut material and some behind the scenes footage. They say that they filmed so much material for "Jackass Number Two" and it was enough to make a whole new movie with and that's why they made "Jackass 2.5". But seriously, isn't this simply anything more than a simple way to cash in more of the success of the previous Jackass movies and TV show, one year after the release of "Jackass Number Two"?

It already sort of says it, this movie is filled with material that didn't end up in "Jackass Number Two", which basically means it are left overs, so it isn't as good as the things you can see in "Jackass Number Two". Yes of course the movie will still make you laugh but it just isn't as good and solid as "Jackass Number Two".

First they show an entire sequence and then next they tell us why this part didn't ended up being in "Jackass Number Two". Now this just doesn't seem right and actually quite pointless. Or at least it is for a movie. Like I said before, as a DVD featurette this would work out but just not like this.

It's fun to see the cast and crew talking about the making of "Jackass Number Two" and telling how they got their ideas but once more, this would of course work out better as a DVD featurette.

Yes, for most part this movie is still great fun to watch and of course still a must see for the die hard fans but even they shall most likely end up being disappointed with this product that you just can't really call a movie.

6/10

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This is bad really BAD!!, 21 January 2008
2/10
Author: Mr Smashley from United Kingdom

There is nothing to this film except a bunch of stunts that wern't good enough to go into jackass 2. I honestly think that there were no more than 2 stunts that managed to make me laugh in any way. I was such a big fan of the original series and first 2 movies but this was truly a waste of time. In all honesty I would have been disappointed watching this as a bonus disc to go with the second movie. What stunts there are seem outdated and no way near on a par with the much funnier dirty sanchez boys who still seem able to push boundaries. All this seemed like was a group of guys truly milking the jackass franchise in a feeble attempt to resurrect their wiltering careers. Even Knoxville seemed to have sold himself out.

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Is that the sound of a dead horse being flogged?, 1 April 2008
3/10
Author: Mr Ben from Hampshire, England

It was always going to happen. The seduction of money and fame proved too much for the Jackass crew to resist, despite Johnny Knoxville's feeble attempts to leave the show behind. After the inevitable sequel arrived, I can only assume that this straight-to-DVD release is there purely to whet the appetite for the forthcoming "Jackass 3" and also to line the pockets of Knoxville, Margera and the rest by humiliating themselves further. Having not seen "Jackass 2" yet, I wasn't aware that this was little more than a collection of clips that didn't make it. And if I had, I might have been a little more reluctant to part with my money.

If you're unfamiliar with the format, "Jackass 2.5" follows the exact same formula as the TV show - a haggard bunch of skaters, stuntman and naked idiots film themselves as they put themselves through insane scenarios that defy any sort of explanation. So if the idea of a group of young men riding mini scooters through a grocers and causing all sorts of vehicular and bodily harm appeals to you (and Heaven knows, it might) then this is an essential purchase. But this is unlikely to appeal to non-fans of Jackass as it offers nothing but a relentless barrage of swearing, barely censored male nudity, an unhealthy obsession with inserting things up the ass and interviews with the cast between the various skits.

Knowing what I know now, I really wouldn't have bothered. This could easily have been a bonus disc with either the second movie or both movies together (which I now can't find anywhere). And because it's basically a cut-and-paste job, the whole thing feels like the last few dollars bring squeezed out of this particular cash-cow. A couple of scenes also make you feel uncomfortable but especially those in India. It just felt like these people were being exploited or mocked such as Shridhar Chillal and his fifty-year-old fingernails being used by Steve-O to drink beer from. Having said that, there are definitely moments that border on genius such as Preston Lacy's impression of King Kong atop a portable toilet but these are few and far between. The problem with Jackass has always been that it is uneven - what makes you laugh one minute will make you puke the next, assuming you react to it at all. And this is the ultimate problem here - these are clips that weren't good enough to be in a "proper" Jackass movie so you can imagine the overall quality. Take my advice and stick with the first movie - not only is it much funnier but it also avoids feeling like a sell-out which was exactly what came to mind when I found out the second movie was in production. Or if you have to laugh at home movies and people falling over and hurting themselves then watch "You've Been Framed" or some other home-movie howler show.

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