Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation.
Rod Kimble is a naïf, a slacker living in a small US town with his mom, his younger brother, and his stepfather whose respect he craves. He also misses his dead dad, whom he thinks was Evel Knievel's back-up. Rod, a man-child, believes that he is a stunt man. When his stepfather needs an operation, with help from his brother and his slacker pals, Rod hatches a plan to set a school-bus-jumping record on his moped. First, his crew and he have to raise money to rent the buses and build the ramp. Trouble is, Rod's inept at his chosen career. Looming failure is complicated by the return of Denise, Rod's next-door neighbor and secret heartthrob, who is home from college. Is public humiliation at hand?
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Seth Meyers, another SNL alum, stopped by the set one day and came up with the "2 legit to quit" scene.
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Goofs
Continuity:
Right before Rod goes down the hill on his wheeled sled, Denise's hands alternate between being in her back pockets and hanging by her sides in different shots.
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Quotes
Rod Kimble:
So, Denise, tell me about Jonathan. What's that dude all about? Denise:
Well, we've been going out for about a year. Rod Kimble:
Mhmm, and it's going well? Denise:
Yeah, yeah. I mean, every relationship has it's ups and downs, but... Rod Kimble:
Right. I've heard that. And he's a nice guy? Denise:
Oh, yeah. I mean, he's really smart. He's actually in line to become a junior partner at his law firm. Rod Kimble:
Right, totally. You guys should break up. Denise:
What? Rod Kimble:
Nothing. Hey, Dave's back! Dave:
You guys, the bathroom here is nuts! See more »
Crazy Credits
After the end credits roll we see Rod bowing to his old moped in the sunset.
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"Two of Hearts"
Written by John Mitchell Performed by Stacey Swain (as Stacey Q) Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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