Publication Date: 07-28-2026

Jackass 2.5 (2007) review

Dir. Jeff Tremaine

By: Steve Pulaski

Rating: ★★★

When it was revealed that Jackass Number Two would receive a follow-up of unused footage compiled together into a project called Jackass 2.5, there was skepticism amongst the series’ fanbase. Wouldn’t the best stunts have been put in the “actual” film, and not some direct-to-video follow-up? The “.5” designation appeared nebulous. That being said, anyone who pressed play on the hour-long sorta-sequel was treated to something completely worth their time.

Director Jeff Tremaine claimed that when the gang shot the second film, they had enough footage to make two complete films. Jackass 2.5 is not comprised of throwaway material. In fact, there’s at least two or three stunts I’d argue should’ve been in the film. For one, I loved the “mini motorcycle mayhem” bit because, since I was a kid, I’ve had this weird, recurring daydream of wanting to completely trash a supermarket. If you’re of a similar ilk, chances are, you’ll find joy in that stunt.

The best stunt in the film is also the first, performed by the always entertaining duo of Preston Lacy and Wee Man. The gang paints Lacy like King Kong, with interior black paint. From there, they place him atop of a port-a-potty fixed on top of a hill (he has a great fear of heights). While impersonating King Kong, he must protect Wee Man, dressed like a dame, from model airplanes flown by the crew below. Everything from Lacy’s very clearly anxious reaction to being so high off the ground to the crew impersonating his bumbling fear is hilarious.

At one point, Bam Margera flies a kite, and that’s all I’m willing to say about that.

Punctuating the assembly of unused footage is on-camera commentary from the Jackass gang, most notably Tremaine, who helped get the series off the ground going back to his days as editor in chief for Big Brother magazine. It’s refreshing to hear Tremaine’s commentary on the stunts, and the challenge that comes with finding the best angles. I’ve always detected some true resentment from the crew towards Tremaine, given the fact that he doesn’t participate in any stunts, but like a true leader, has to wrangle everyone, communicate to the camera crew, and do all the hard work in making something so stupid look so glorious on the big screen. There’s a peek into that process, but not enough, and more of that commentary might’ve made Jackass 2.5 longer and more justified as a standalone purchase at the time.

My review of Jackass: The Movie (2002)
My review of Jackass Number Two
My review of Jackass 3D
My review of Jackass 3.5
My review of Jackass Forever
My review of Jackass 4.5
My review of Jackass: Best and Last

My review of Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
My review of Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5

Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Jason “Wee Man” Acuña, Preston Lacy, Dave England, and Ehren McGhehey. Directed by: Jeff Tremaine.