Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 18, 2013
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callumjsouthDec 13, 2014
The admirable Anchorman comedy is back in action. The comedy is well positioned as not to overload the audience with gags as if they were a bunch of mindless oafs. The character charm returns and the story is again good enough to capture whatThe admirable Anchorman comedy is back in action. The comedy is well positioned as not to overload the audience with gags as if they were a bunch of mindless oafs. The character charm returns and the story is again good enough to capture what this film really has to offer. Ron Burgundy is portrayed by Will Ferrell almost naturally. The presentation of the comedy and story are both on another level compared to first film. Anchorman 2 is a decent collection of laughs and likeable characters, but it's not quite legend.… Expand
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WorstReviewsJan 11, 2014
Ron Burgundy is back, but he is definitely no legend. The cliche and whack "Scary Movie" comedy really hurt this film. I can assure you there will be no cult hitting with this film. The out of style and opaque comedy that the first film soRon Burgundy is back, but he is definitely no legend. The cliche and whack "Scary Movie" comedy really hurt this film. I can assure you there will be no cult hitting with this film. The out of style and opaque comedy that the first film so unique is nowhere present in this film. I did laugh a little and its still worth a movie-going night out. 6/10 OK.… Expand
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InverseCriticDec 23, 2013
This movie was fine. A lot of people seem to like this movie, and I kinda do too. About a dozen people friends of mine were at the theater early. It's simply a comedy that works harder to be funny and it achieves it. But the things I didn'tThis movie was fine. A lot of people seem to like this movie, and I kinda do too. About a dozen people friends of mine were at the theater early. It's simply a comedy that works harder to be funny and it achieves it. But the things I didn't really enjoy were how Linda has an undisciplined personality and how it CAN be annoying for me, but typically, that means entertaining for you, so go see it if you enjoyed The Campaign. You'll like it more than me.… Expand
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NShep53Jun 3, 2015
First, I actually liked the first Anchorman. It was witty, fresh and actually good. Anchorman 2 is one of the worst comedies of all-time. I never once even thought anything was remotely funny and besides two parts (Winnebago scene and theFirst, I actually liked the first Anchorman. It was witty, fresh and actually good. Anchorman 2 is one of the worst comedies of all-time. I never once even thought anything was remotely funny and besides two parts (Winnebago scene and the fight between the different news stations), I never found anything remotely entertaining. All the actors in the movie phoned their performances and the writing and jokes were lazy and racist/offensive. This is not a good movie. This isn't worth watching. Avoid at all costs.… Expand
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TommyTankerAug 23, 2014
Funny here and there to watch, nostalgic interest keeps you watching but overall very much underwhelming compared to the first installment. Not outright terrible but not worth paying to watch. I think its fair to say that this renditionFunny here and there to watch, nostalgic interest keeps you watching but overall very much underwhelming compared to the first installment. Not outright terrible but not worth paying to watch. I think its fair to say that this rendition firmly puts the series to the grave.… Expand
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FordPrefectMar 9, 2014
This movie wasn't bad, but it wasn't really that good either. There were funny moments to be sure, but a lot of the humor was forced and fell flat. Only Steve Carell did a really good job. Watch it, but only if you can do so without wastingThis movie wasn't bad, but it wasn't really that good either. There were funny moments to be sure, but a lot of the humor was forced and fell flat. Only Steve Carell did a really good job. Watch it, but only if you can do so without wasting money on it.… Expand
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Laekerson95Jan 23, 2014
"Why can't we just show the people what they want to see?" What a great idea, and the movie was headed in a funny direction. Next thing I know, I'm dozing off and Ferrell yells at Brick and I fell asleep. I woke up with Burgandy with his"Why can't we just show the people what they want to see?" What a great idea, and the movie was headed in a funny direction. Next thing I know, I'm dozing off and Ferrell yells at Brick and I fell asleep. I woke up with Burgandy with his former wife I thought had split for good, and their peculiar son waving goodbye at some stupid shark. What the? THe battle of the networks was somethin to see, but it was 20 minutes past New Year's when I realized, let's chill for a while and think of more inspiring things...… Expand
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Ethanol314159Apr 4, 2014
I personally really enjoyed this movie. It had many of the appealing aspects of the original movie and its is sort-of sequel, wake up Ron burgundy (if you haven't seen it, look it up. Its compiled mostly of plot lines they had to throw awayI personally really enjoyed this movie. It had many of the appealing aspects of the original movie and its is sort-of sequel, wake up Ron burgundy (if you haven't seen it, look it up. Its compiled mostly of plot lines they had to throw away and different takes of the scenes from the original movie but its still pretty funny). It also had its own laugh out loud moments that had me, my friends, and the rest of the theater gasping for breath with laughter. However I do understand how this type of humor is not for everyone, not that they don't get it, just some people don't find the same kinds of things funny as other people and there is no need to look down on that. I don't think it should be called a terrible movie because i thought it was awesome, but for those who enjoyed it less, that is a personal preference that i respect.… Expand
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SimpleReviewzMay 19, 2014
While I still can't believe I never saw it, Anchorman 1 was a comedy legend for this generation and is a fine example of how amazingly hilarious Will Ferrell is. So of course we have a sequel. Man, you can show me this movie 3 times and forWhile I still can't believe I never saw it, Anchorman 1 was a comedy legend for this generation and is a fine example of how amazingly hilarious Will Ferrell is. So of course we have a sequel. Man, you can show me this movie 3 times and for the third time, I would still laugh! I haven't watched many comedies recently, but this one makes me want to watch more of them. Anchorman 2 is a great and hilarious follow-up to the first film, yet still has problems that will irritate you. How's Will Ferrell in this flick? Just as awesome as you thought he would be. If you got another actor for this part, he wouldn't be so funny in these scenes. Ferrell brings a certain spice to these scenes that make them even more funny. The other characters? Yeah...about that later. How crude is the humor? It does have its fair share of crudeness, but I still laughed in so many scenes and it isn't too offensive. You may not expect this in movies like this, but Anchorman 2 has a great soundtrack. The songs are classic and so enjoyable to hear. The actual plot of the film isn't mediocre either. No, it's nothing groundbreaking, but it's better than USUAL for a comedy. Let's look at the flaws now. Remember my comment about the other characters? They don't bring enough to the table as much as Ferrell does. I didn't feel like their lines were as funny, nor did I care about them. Also, in the third act of the movie, the movie starts to slow down. It barely has any funny jokes in that final third, so thank God the first two thirds are amazing. Flaws aside, Anchorman 2 is laugh out loud funny. I will remember these hilarious jokes for a long time.… Expand
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ezekielromanApr 9, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film was just horrible! It did have some good laughs in the beginning (which is why i didn't give it a zero.) But towards the end of the film I honestly think that they just ran out of ideas. I mean really!? A musical number about a shark, someone turning into a ware wolf, a god-awful fight scene that was way worse than the first film. It was all just completely horrible and dumb! The first film was waaaay better than this abomination!! Dumbest movie ever!… Expand
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IMAX500Sep 10, 2014
Original Version Review 9/10 : this movie makes new funny adult jokes, sex jokes and a new news fight. this was funnier than the first one. this movie has an interesting cast. Super Sized version Review: 5/10. This Version had littleOriginal Version Review 9/10 : this movie makes new funny adult jokes, sex jokes and a new news fight. this was funnier than the first one. this movie has an interesting cast. Super Sized version Review: 5/10. This Version had little stretches and it felt like it was really long. I Laughed at some jokes but the problem was the time length. It did not feel an R-rated Movie but their are some few Strong language words. Every scene was extended. Some were new and some I did not like about. So, What's a Better Review? Original or super sized? Yes for Original, no for super sized. Take your pick.… Expand
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doyleabbieApr 13, 2014
People tried to say “You just don’t get it. Unless you saw the first Anchorman, you just won’t get it.” Well, I saw the first Anchorman, and I saw Anchorman 2—well, not quite. I walked out of the theater because the film was so offensive.People tried to say “You just don’t get it. Unless you saw the first Anchorman, you just won’t get it.” Well, I saw the first Anchorman, and I saw Anchorman 2—well, not quite. I walked out of the theater because the film was so offensive. Using racism, sexism, discrimination and low-caliber humor to try to make jokes was the film’s biggest flaw. The acting, set design and production are all fine, but whoever wrote this film made an enormous error in judgment. Almost everyone other than a white male will be horrified by the dialogue in this movie.… Expand
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TonkleChickenApr 18, 2014
Honestly, one of the most unfunny comedies I have the total misfortune to endure. I love the actors, but there was something seriously wrong with the screenplay, direction and comedic content. This rates in my bottom 20 movies of all time.
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DoctorTorchwoodApr 20, 2014
This movie is perfect. It's a great story and is possibly the funniest film I've seen. The entire cast is great and I couldn't stop laughing the entire time.
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10
WilemDafoeJesusMay 5, 2014
WilemDafoeJesus aprouve this movie ahgdiavgdfahsudhasvbdhagsdhagsdhasdhggasdhgashdagsdtaghdahsgdhaghasgd hell yeah **** steve carrel and ****brasileiros
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cuhlurMay 26, 2014
A continuation of both the story and jokes from the first film. Some of the best jokes are grander versions of the original ones. If the viewer enjoyed the first one, then they will more than likely enjoy this one.
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BrettTJun 8, 2014
With a bland cast of boring unfunny characters, actors overacting, and dull unfunny writing with the idea that "stupid is funny" Anchorman 2 should have just stayed a sad, lonely screenplay like the film prior to it. Worst than the firstWith a bland cast of boring unfunny characters, actors overacting, and dull unfunny writing with the idea that "stupid is funny" Anchorman 2 should have just stayed a sad, lonely screenplay like the film prior to it. Worst than the first film, very unfunny and unevenly structured, Anchorman 2 is one of the worst films I have seen in a long time.… Expand
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infinNov 15, 2014
This movie is painful to watch. I had to switch it of early because the woeful script and acting was undergraduate. It is plainly clear the the producers of the Original just asked for more of the same. The gags all feel derivative, theThis movie is painful to watch. I had to switch it of early because the woeful script and acting was undergraduate. It is plainly clear the the producers of the Original just asked for more of the same. The gags all feel derivative, the plots is boring and the ending is just so weird that it is not interesting.

And I am saying all of this as a massive Ferrell/Carrell fan. This movie straight out sux and tarnishes the Anchorman 1 image. I can only surmise the positive reviewers were high at the time.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffDec 4, 2016
The dimwitted news team are back, this time in the 1980s with 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues', the second chapter into the legendary life of news anchor, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell). Ron, and his wife, Veronica (Christina Applegate) areThe dimwitted news team are back, this time in the 1980s with 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues', the second chapter into the legendary life of news anchor, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell). Ron, and his wife, Veronica (Christina Applegate) are still successfully broadcasting the news, but once their boss - played by a very cynical Harrison Ford - decides to promote Veronica, and flat-out sack Ron due to his strange and inappropriate behavior. Ron, dismayed, tries to convince Veronica to not take the job, and tells her to choose between him, or the job. She obviously goes for the job, despite the somewhat difficult decision. Ron tries to find work as best he can, until he runs into a man named Freddie Shapp (Dylan Baker), who offers him a job at the first ever 24 hour news station. Ron decides to recruit his old team, Champ (David Koechner), Brian (Paul Rudd) and Brick (Steve Carell) to help him broadcast for the 24 hour news channel. When they arrive at the station, they find themselves to be intimidated by a handsome, popular anchor named Jack Lime (James Marsden), who competes with them for ratings. When Ron and his team discover that they're given the midnight broadcast, they realize that they have to up their talents, and try the best live broadcast that they can pull off. 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' is just as insane as the first movie, if not, maybe more so. Ferrell and his team of comedy actors are just as funny as they ever were, and the comedy mixed with the social commentary balances itself out perfectly. There are one or two moments where it does get a little too ridiculous, but other than that... it is a very funny movie.… Expand
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ElGalanJul 12, 2015
Nothing about this movie was funny. They took way too long to make a remake, and it looked forced throughout the whole film. The original should have been the only Anchorman after seeing this.

I do not recommend this at all.
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DanBurritoFeb 19, 2016
Anchorman 2 isn't quite as good as the first one-and certainly not as quotable-but to quote the first one, "60% of the time... It works every time". My only real gripe is that it sort of loses plot focus during the middle of the second act,Anchorman 2 isn't quite as good as the first one-and certainly not as quotable-but to quote the first one, "60% of the time... It works every time". My only real gripe is that it sort of loses plot focus during the middle of the second act, and starts jumping from story to story. The results? Scattershot...but mostly hilarious. Will Ferrell was as good as ever, as were the rest of the cast. As with the original, some may find it to random and wacky, but if you aren't bothered by that, this is the movie for you. If you only see one movie where Will Ferrell, Jim Carrey, Liam Neeson, Harrison Ford and many other celebrities engage in a battle to the death, let this be it.… Expand
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MEFzelderMay 15, 2016
"Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" es una gran secuela, a mi gusto, mejor que la original. Tras su renacer en San Diego Ron Burgundy tiene un mal paso en New York donde se encuentra en la misma situación que la película pasada, es despedido"Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" es una gran secuela, a mi gusto, mejor que la original. Tras su renacer en San Diego Ron Burgundy tiene un mal paso en New York donde se encuentra en la misma situación que la película pasada, es despedido y por no poner a su mujer como prioridad la pierde y debe comenzar desde cero otra vez.
En esta ocasión su punto de inicio es una oferta para un canal enteramente de noticias, por el que se ve tentado a aceptar y volver a formar al grupo para que la leyenda continúe. Aquí esta uno de los grandes aciertos de la película, la historia es diferente y utiliza hechos ciertos aunque exagerados para mostrar cómo se revolucionó la forma de dar noticias a través de los años, y mostrar que buenos y malos efectos contrajo ésto.
Otro punto fuerte es Steve Carell como detonante de las bromas, tuvo dos escenas que me parecieron hilarantes y en general él junto con Paul Rudd absorben mucha de la atención del grupo para generar risas. Haciendo que Ron tenga una evolución más creíble.
En general es buena, tiene muchas bromas que se disfrutan más si viste "The Legend of Ron Bungurdy", así que si tienes tiempo, y viste la primera, creo que disfrutarás un buen momento con "The Legend Continues".… Expand
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alejandro970Jan 5, 2022
This is one of those examples that they should put limits on sequels. It does not feel different from the previous one and the funny moments come by dropper. If it weren't for Ferrell's knack of wanting to be funny by screaming like he'd lostThis is one of those examples that they should put limits on sequels. It does not feel different from the previous one and the funny moments come by dropper. If it weren't for Ferrell's knack of wanting to be funny by screaming like he'd lost his winning lottery ticket ...… Expand
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KafkabapkaOct 26, 2016
A truly awful mess from start to finish..uneven, lazy, self indulgent, with one of the all time cringe worthy performances by Steve Carell. I struggled to get through this movie and am gobsmacked this movie has not been universally panned.
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Mihael_Prislin0Dec 18, 2017
N o t W r i t i n g A b o u t T h i s ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018
oh black..

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

They are back with a bang but this time with some better character inputs and brilliant semi-plots that sticks together till the end on this new ridiculously funny chapter.
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MaxwooApr 4, 2022
Anchorman 2 has lost some of the original energy of its predecessor and has become a typical comedy film, sometimes amusing, sometimes stupid, and occasionally embarrassing.
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geewahJun 16, 2021
Not a bad sequel, but it always had a lot to live up to.
It still as absurd as the original but the jokes don't come around as often and seem a bit more forced.
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FearinatorMay 8, 2021
This movie is such a disappointment after how epic the first one was. Had some redeeming scenes that make it JUST worth watching. All the Scenes with Brick are terrible sadly.
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MoDigglerAug 7, 2021
Battlefield Earth has better acting than this garbage. Seriously, nine years and nobody could come up with something better? The scenes are all regurgitated horribly, the office rivalry, fight with female co-worker, the hidden cologne closetBattlefield Earth has better acting than this garbage. Seriously, nine years and nobody could come up with something better? The scenes are all regurgitated horribly, the office rivalry, fight with female co-worker, the hidden cologne closet which is now a condom dispensary, etcetera, etcetera. I'm so glad I didn't pay money to see this debacle.… Expand
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NickTheCritickApr 12, 2022
My thoughts of this movie are exactly the same I wrote for the the first one. If possibly, this is even worse.
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