How Jackass Pushed the Boundaries

Despite the fact that it is now over a decade old, the Jackass franchise is going from strength to strength with the original cast all still alive and well despite all of the crazy stunts and pranks they've pulled over the years. And if you're a fan of the franchise, you'll certainly be pleased to hear that Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and Steve-O are all alive and kicking - and appearing on DVD with the release of the third hilarious Jackass film, Jackass 3D.



Like many films over the last few years, the Jackass team decided to tap into the 3D market, and the fast moving action packed film lends itself very well to the 3D cameras. Now you'll be able to witness the hair-raising action as if it's happening right in front of you, which should make for a hilarious and perhaps slightly terrifying experience. In any case, Jackass 3D is another boundary-pushing hearty instalment of pranks and stunts that is fully in keeping with its popular predecessors.



In today's cut-throat movie industry, Jackass pioneered the way towards outrageous movies by pushing the boundaries of what is considered funny, painful, daring and down-right crazy. Many horror movies in the last decade have relied strongly on scenes of extreme violence alongside very little plot - whereas Jackass has relied on its lovable characters and hilarious stunts with the end result being a collection of entertaining stunts and pranks, not just mindless violence. The point of the franchise is to push the limits of imagination in an entertaining, tongue-in-cheek way whilst still being safe. That said, it would certainly be a good idea to never even consider undertaking some of the stunts that the Jackass crew have over the years.



There is a kind of guilty pleasure in watching things like Jackass, after all, watching others get hurt with a funny spin on it seems to offer a sort of joy to a viewer without them being hurt themselves. People watch Jackass for similar reasons that they watch reality TV: they want to get to know the characters' and predict their reactions to certain situations, in this case: stunts. It's also human nature to find out about other people's lives when they are different from what is considered the norm.



And with the Jackass 3 DVD available now, you can do that in the comfort of your own home - just pay attention to the 'don't try this at home' warnings and you'll have a safe enough viewing experience!

Daniel Collins writes on a number of topics on behalf of a digital marketing agency and a variety of clients. As such, this article is to be considered a professional piece with business interests in mind.