The Big Picture There are certain films that just check all the boxes. Whether it's a movie that makes audience members cry, laugh, or takes them on an unforgettable adventure, these hit films are gold for both viewers and the studios that make them. Of course, when a picture reaches a certain level of success, a follow-up is almost inevitable. Sequels to movie-goer favorites often yield mixed results, while remakes tend to fare even worse.
But it was 1979 that solidified Martin as a major screen star when The Jerk hit theaters. The film saw Martin in the role of Navin Johnson, a simple-minded man who was adopted by Mother Johnson and Father Johnson after he was abandoned as a baby. Upon discovering he was adopted, Navin sets out to see the world. Along the way, he amasses a fortune and finds love with Marie Kimble before losing it all, after essentially becoming the namesake "jerk.
Despite the success of the film, it would be some time before audiences received a follow-up, and when they did, it was not exactly what anyone expected. His motives feel strange in The Jerk, Too. Leaving home to see the world and learn about himself was a much stronger and more relatable venture, as opposed to trekking across the country to meet Marie in person. Additionally, his romance with Marie works so well in the first film because audiences get to watch it build.
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