The curtain is about to come down on the wildest gang in town – Jackass is going out with a bang, or rather, a vomit-inducing splat. Their latest offering, Jackass: Best and Last, promises to be the definitive final film from Johnny Knoxville and co., and it's time to bid a fond farewell to these fearless fools.
The gang's antics have been sending shockwaves since their MTV days, and this new film combines fresh pranks with some of the most stomach-churning stunts from yesteryear. You can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia as Steve-O undergoes a prostate exam courtesy of a whirring robot – yes, you read that right! Another segment sees the lads ingest a colonoscopy prep drug before attempting Twister, with predictably explosive and scatological results. It's clear that some things get better with age... or at least, more outrageous.
The sense of finality hanging over Jackass: Best and Last is palpable, with Knoxville reportedly getting emotional when discussing the series' conclusion. Let's face it, this isn't the first time the crew has hinted at calling it quits – previous films like 2010's Jackass 3-D and 2022's Jackass Forever carried similar valedictory tones. But with its compilation structure and the knowledge that performing fresh stunts could be genuinely hazardous for the now-older cast, this latest film seems to mark a sincere goodbye.
Don't get us wrong – there's plenty of brand-new material in here too. You'll see the original gang performing fresh stunts, with fewer appearances from the new recruits introduced in Jackass Forever, except for 'Poopies', who still brings their A-game. Plus, some of this 'new' footage includes segments that MTV deemed too extreme for broadcast back in the day – think pre-MTV shenanigans featuring Knoxville in a bulletproof vest and you'll get the picture.
It may not be entirely new material, but Jackass: Best and Last still promises to deliver that signature communal experience fans know and love. Even after all these years, Knoxville's spirit of recklessness remains undiminished – just witness his fearless encounter with a furious bull! This film is a testament to the enduring power of their brand of slapstick, gross-out humour.
Streaming details for Jackass: Best and Last in the UK are still TBA, but rest assured that when it drops, you'll be able to catch this potential swansong on platforms like Netflix, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, or Apple TV – keep those eyes peeled closer to release!
Source: The Guardian