Gentlemen Broncos (2010), Fox Searchlight Cert:12A
Dir. Jared Hess
Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Jennifer Coolidge
High school loner Benjamin (Angarano) has a passion for writing science fiction stories. After submitting his manuscript of his precious work, of which sees an epic battle between “The Yeast Lords” and his hero Bronco; Benjamin sees himself ripped off by his idol and prolific novelist Ronald Chevalier (Clement). The eccentric Chevalier turns Benjamin’s precious novel into a vision of which is cringe-worthy; “Macho Bronco” is exchanged for a more “metrosexual” version to which Chevalier adds long flowing blond hair and an admiration for salmons pinks. Benjamin’s dreams are crushed as his beloved ideas are slaughtered by Chevalier’s handy work.
Gentlemen Broncos is from the makers of Napoleon Dynamite, and like its ancestor, it depicts a weird and wacky slice of society. Jemaime Clement (of Flight of the Conchords) is on fine form with his portrayal of the eccentric ego maniac, Ronald Chevalier. Youngster Michael Angarano also holds his own against the likes of Clements as the nerdy, innocent dreamer Benjamin. The comedic characters and clever dialogue is Hess at his best, however the story is pointless and at times drags. Nevertheless, this seems minor as the quick wit and sharp comedic timing eases you past the points of lack luster plot.
It’s simple. Jared Hess has well and truly redeemed himself - leaving the monstrosity that was Nacho Libre firmly in the past. Hess has recaptured that quality that made Napoleon Dynamite so endearing and the cult classic it has become today. The characters, cast and comedy are the right blend in putting Hess back on his way to becoming King of the comedy genre.
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