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‘Sweet Dreams’: Knoxville’s Drama Acting Surprisingly Good

In ‘Sweet Dreams,’ Johnny Knoxville’s a long way from his ‘Jackass’ roots, deep in dramatic acting territory, and surprisingly effective.
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‘Sweet Dreams’: Knoxville’s Drama Acting Surprisingly Good
The Sweet Creams softball team: (L–R)  Cedric (Shakewell), Cruise (Bobby Lee), Garvey (Theo Von), and Morris (Johnny Knoxville), in "Sweet Dreams." Paramount Pictures
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R | 1h 35m | Comedy, Drama, Sports | April 12, 2024

Known primarily for the “Jackass” series—that wacky and extremely painful stunt-comedy franchise that appeals to 14-year-old boys (and the inner 14-year-old boys who live in the hearts of most men), Johnny Knoxville’s dramatic acting chops are continually a revelation.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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