Rating of
3/4
The Jerk review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 10/15/12
One of the known comedies of its era. Martin usually partners with a popular comic, this time he holds his own. Navin (Martin) was raised by blacks and decides to leave his home place to search for meaning after hearing a song on the radio. Simple plot but enjoyable especially the hilarious moments about his special purpose and the house having wine as a dispenser. Soundtrack was applicable with his roots and Martin's performance carries the film. The humor was not as impressive unless it were Dumb and Dumber, it still provided sufficient humor with lessons of surviving outside your comfort zone, integrity, hardworking, luck and family. The Jerk manages to entertain despite some minor flaws, it's definitely a better comedy than recent movies of its genre.
