The 'Jackass 3-D' awards for creative masochism
Best line: "Ah! My ass meat!"
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Johnny Knoxville's Jackass movie trilogy follows a trajectory oddly like the George Clooney's Ocean's 11 films: delightful hijinks at first; sour, dour second part; lively comeback for finale. Knoxville and his merry pranksters seemed collectively sore and unhappy by the end of Jackass 2, but Jackass 3D delivers the same stupidly exhilirating rush of the first film. The following honors recognize the ensembles' commitment to self-destruction above and beyond the call of duty.
Most cartoonish prank: "The High Five," a giant hand that swings around a corner to wallop Knoxville's cast mates, including one guy carrying a tray of soup.
Most masochistic stunt: "Beehive Tetherball," in which two scantily-clad guys in bear hats whack a hive full of enranged bees back and forth. Steve-O remains calm, gets fewer stings and wins, while his opponent totally loses it.
Most sadistic stunt: “Lamborghini Tooth Pull," in which a sports car yanks out a guy's crooked incisor, leaving him incoherent with agony. Kind of pointless.
Best line: "Ah! My ass meat!" Knoxville wails after a canine encounter.