The story behind Jackass 2.5 is that when filming Jackass 2, there were numerous unused stunts that never made it into the film. Rather than release the footage as extras on the eventual DVD release, it managed to earn its own DVD. Unlike the past two movies, which slowly built up stunts until reaching one final over-the-top stunt, Jackass 2.5 feels more like an extended extras section on a DVD. In addition to watching each stunt, you are also treated to the stunts' main performer explaining why it never made it into the final film.
One of the more notable stunts is an attempt to recreate some of the stunts Steve-O and Chris Pontius performed on the show, Wild Boyz. The recreations aren't as good as the first time. Other stunts include Bam Margera flying a kite with his ass, or two guys boxing in a conference room after spinning around in office chairs. Even if you're a fan, it is easy to see why some of these stunts didn't make it. Even the performers seem to be aware of this; some even say, "Straight to DVD" while filming.
There are a few funny stunts though, so the DVD isn't a total wash. For whatever reason, I found the stunt involving Preston Lacy (dressed like King Kong) fighting off remote-controlled planes while perched atop a Port-O-Potty funny. But then again, just about anything involving a monkey (real or fake) seems to cause me to giggle uncontrollably.
As if the 64 minutes of unreleased stunts wasn't enough, Jackass 2.5 also includes fifteen additional bonus features that weren't good enough to be included in either the feature film release or this DVD's main feature. These stunts are really bad and probably not worth the effort.
Also featured are two "Making of..." features. The first focuses on the film while the other features the recently released Jackass: The Game.
If you count yourself among the aforementioned fans of Jackass, you'll love Jackass 2.5 - duds and all. Everyone else should probably skip it.
