Ultimate Predator (2006)

Adventure explodes at every turn in this never-before-seen collection of insane animal encounters. "The Shark Man" Manny Puig, known for his extreme adventures on Jackass and Wildboyz, sets out with death-defying cameraman Mark Rackley to engage nature’s perfect killing machines: sharks, alligators, bears, venomous snakes, and more! If it’s dangerous, they want to find it, hold it, study it, and even ride it! Developing their own interaction techniques, Manny and Mark are world-renowned for their ability to get closer than anyone to the largest predators in the wild—and this footage proves it. Unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! Featuring chilling and hilarious experiences with Jackass cast members Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and Chris Pontius. This is your chance to ride shotgun with Manny and the Jackass crew!

The Ultimate Predator

Fans of MTV's The Wild Boys know exactly who "The SharkMan" is. Manny Puigs adventure on the WB's is what made the show watchable through all the male nudity. Manny has the reputation for only being interested in extremely dangerous creatures, he's quoted as saying "if it can't kill you i'm not interested in it". With an attitude like that I was ready for some intense footage, and there are certainly some hair raising moments. But the problem is alot of it is extra footage from the Wild Boys tv series. Now that's not bad if you never say the WB's, or are a devote fan who just can't get enough Jackass inspired material. But I was hopeing for all new Manny. There could also be more educational conversation, most encounters are merely touch it and run before it can kill you. It does do a good job of introducing Manny to an new audience through candid interviews with Manny and several Jackass alumni, but falls into the norm of people who do crazy things to, or with dangerous animals. November 25, 2008

Amazing Footage

There are parts of this film that left me shaking my head in amazement. I have never seen anything like it. I did feel that the Jackass tie in kind of added an element of stupidity, but make no mistake about it---Manny Puig and Mark Rackley are in a league of their own when it comes to this kind of stuff. I highly recommend this DVD if you enjoy watching people interact with dangerous animals. July 1, 2008

Manny is a legend.....

Forget about Jackass and the Wildboyz, this documentary is solely about Manny Puig!

The DVD boasts Johnny Knoxville's name, but the entire DVD is Manny being Manny.

This documentary tells the story of Manny's life, his triumphs and defeats with the wild. Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and the rest of the gang tell their stories about Manny throughout the movie.

Manny isnt some wannabe that got famous on Jackass, he is the real deal.
A professional in his field. He spent years developing his techniques and loves all the creatures that he studies.

If you love nature, the wild and those who try to tame it, Ultimate Predator "Manny Puig" is for you!! May 13, 2008

Manny is my hero

This is a great documentary that the whole family can enjoy. Its got romance, adventure, and of course, all types of predators. But seriously, this is crazy stuff. Manny has no fear and all other nature guys pale in comparison to his greatness. Even that guy, you know the guy, yeah well all I can say is that Manny wouldn't take any guff from a stingray. Anyway, you won't be disappointed. January 3, 2007

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