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Movie Description Lowbrow buffoonery hit commercial highs with 1994's DUMB AND DUMBER. This prequel to the slapstick favorite imagines the immortal meeting of the mindless when Harry Dunne (Derek Richardson) and Lloyd Christmas (Eric Christian Olsen) were high schoolers. After becoming fast friends, the pair of future dog groomers are recruited for a special needs class. Unfortunately, this class is not a radical educational experiment. Rather, it's a moneymaking scheme exploiting Harry and Lloyd's intellectual deficiencies. The conniving Principal Collins (Eugene Levy) has singled out the two clowns to boost special needs enrollment--a scam to bring more educational funds to the school. Collins plans to use those funds to supplement an exotic vacation with his mistress, the lunch lady Mrs. Heller (Cheri Oteri). When Mrs. Heller is put in charge of the class, a news staff student, Jessica (Rachel Nichols), begins to investigate. Using the witless duo for inside information, Jessica becomes an oblivious object of affection for her sources Harry and Lloyd.
Film Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Surround Stereo - English Dolby Surround 5.1 EX - English Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. The "Special Needs" Commentary With Troy Miller - Director, Eric Christian Olsen and Derek Richardson - Stars Deleted Scenes w/ Optional Audio Commentary Documentaries - 1. CASTING THE PERFECT DUMMIES 2. DUMB AND DANGEROUS Outtakes/Bloopers w/ Optional Audio Commentary Theatrical Trailer and Teaser Easter Eggs Interactive Features: Interactive Menus DVD-ROM Features
Theatrical Release Date: June 13, 2003
Industry Reviews "...[The] new lead players earn point for the often uncanny accuracy of their mimicry..." Variety - p.26 - Joe Leydon (06/16/2003)
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