When a new comer bursts onto the scene, it’s really easy to root for them, and I was one of the people in the very large Jon Heder cheering section after Napoleon Dynamite came out. This guy had a future and instantly became a pop culture icon. A world of potential… but 5 movies have come and gone since Dynamite, and it looks like Heder was a one hit wonder. And the trailers and clips from his new film “Mama’s Boy” certain don’t make it appear that the bust can be stopped.
For the record, I like Heder. He seems to have a fantastic attitude, by all reports he’s a genuinely nice guy and even though he had a sudden rush of superstardom thrust on him, he seems to have always kept his feet on the ground. He’s a likable guy. But you’ve got to call a spade a spade. I’m a nice guy too… but that doesn’t mean I can play in the NBA.
Sadly, Heder has been poor in each and every film he’s appeared in since Dynamite. Yes, Blades of Glory was a funny movie… but Ferrell carried that film and an injured monkey could have played the other part and it still would have been a hit. School For Scoundrels was a mess, The Benchwarmers gives me the runs whenever I even think about it, and even when he tried something different like Moving McAllister he just couldn’t take it up a notch.
Mama’s Boy looks like it could be his worst film yet, and that’s saying something. Deep down I still cheer for Heder… but it’s cheering for the losing team. I don’t expect to see him around much 3 years from now. It’s too bad.
I love Jon Heder, and I hope he will be in many more movies to come!
I can see you people are excellent critics ,
it makes me wonder…
How much money do you make per movie?
Just Like Heaven…. lol. Gold! I havent liked any of his movies and this one impresses me so much when the trailer was sent my way i didnt even look at it ( much less share it ).
I want to watch it now just to see if its as good as that AWESOME poster. Note the sarcasm.
I think that he did good in the wonderful movie “Just like heaven”!!
“Napoleon Dynamite” was charming in it’s own little way by Heder has been the same character in every movie since. In this one, he’s reached a new low.
I’d be surprised if this guy works in any decent film again.
My one question is: What the hell is Ana Faris doing in this? She deserves better.
He should lay low for 5yrs or so imo. I can see him being a tv character actor in crazy killer roles,etc, but his movie days are numbered.
Napoleon Dynamite is an AWFUL movie that kids claim to love because MTV told them that they’d be cool and get fellatio if they did. That movie is absolute SHIT.
And speaking of shit, is that a REAL POSTER for his new movie?! Yikes!
When did Heder ever have a career….and Napoleon Dynamite was nothing but a crapfest……
I really hope its the final nail in the coffin. I hope its a gasoline shower with a match thrown in too. I can’t stand Heder, the sooner he goes the better.