Dir: Jeff Tremaine
Cast: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Wee Man, Dave England, Danger Ehren, Poopies, Preston Lacy, Rachel Wolfson, Jasper Dolphin, Dark Shark
The last film in the Jackass series is a wild, hilarious and unexpectedly heartfelt tribute to the members, whose unbreakable bond and fearless commitment have created a legacy of unforgettable, wince-inducing memories
Should I be worried that a Jackass movie has become my most emotional cinematic experience of the year? That is exactly how I felt as I left my screening of “Jackass: Best and Last” this weekend. I have been a devoted fan of Johnny Knoxville and his wild crew since their scrappy MTV beginnings at the dawn of the millennium. Even though I adore their antics, I know their outrageous stunts are not for everyone. While the sight of Knoxville tumbling down stairs in a cardboard box leaves me in stitches, others might see it as crude, shocking, or just plain ridiculous—which, of course, it is. Remember kids, please, do not try this at home.
What makes this final chapter of the “Jackass” saga impactful is its unexpected sentimentality. The previous film, “Jackass Forever” (2022), hinted at the physical and emotional toll their wild ride had taken as the crew neared fifty, but now, as they draw the curtain on what began as a modest MTV show, real emotion pours from Knoxville and his friends. You can feel how much the series has shaped their lives, especially Knoxville’s, who became a household name. Most of all, you witness the unbreakable, brotherly bond forged through years of risking everything for laughter—both theirs and ours.
Knoxville, in particular, found plenty of opportunities after “Jackass” exploded in popularity, launching him as a presenter, comedian, and Hollywood actor. Yet, despite the fame and fortune, he always came back, risking life and limb just to be with the people he loves most.
Years of broken bones, herniated discs, and shattered ribs have finally caught up with the crew, so the new stunts in “Jackass: Best and Last” are understandably milder than in the earlier films. But the film more than compensates by revisiting some of the greatest moments from their twenty-six-year history. My personal highlights include the Golf Course Air Horn prank from “Jackass: The Movie” (2002) and the infamous “Big Red Rocket” from “Jackass Number Two” (2006), which nearly ended in disaster when the rocket exploded on launch. There is also a treasure trove of rare and unseen footage, including a prank that led to Knoxville’s arrest and almost derailed the entire series before it even began life on MTV in 2000.
For long-time fans, this film is a heartfelt tribute to the series and its unforgettable members, including Ryan Dunn, who tragically passed away in 2011. Watching the surviving crew embrace after years of wild antics and shared pain is genuinely touching. Fans truly could not wish for a more fitting farewell.
What is your all-time favourite “Jackass” stunt, and will you be seeing this unexpectedly sentimental send-off in cinemas?
Jackass: Best and Last is now showing in UK Cinemas
Dan Loves Film 
Unbelievably offensive and sophomoric – and I loved every single film – can’t wait to see this affectionate love letter to the series and team. Great review!
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