Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: July 9, 2004

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 491 Ratings

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MichaelDNOct 28, 2012

I really can't fathom why a movie like this is popular. It's just Will Ferrell saying stupid things in a tone he considers to be comedic. If you can shut off your brain for 90 minutes, this might be enjoyable, but if you prefer to laugh atI really can't fathom why a movie like this is popular. It's just Will Ferrell saying stupid things in a tone he considers to be comedic. If you can shut off your brain for 90 minutes, this might be enjoyable, but if you prefer to laugh at movies that are written with wit and intelligence, you might want to stay away from this one. It is one of the most overrated comedies of the 21st century, as well as one of the worst. I think this sort of act from Will Ferrell was popular when this movie came out, but now I think people are starting to get sick of it, and I can't imagine the sequel getting good reviews. I could find the same level of intelligent humor on Nickelodeon or The Cartoon Network, just not as crude. I wouldn't mind the crudeness if it were actually funny or clever, but this movie was far from that. I didn't laugh one time. I'd like to sit down with someone who found this movie funny, and ask them to explain the humor in every joke. Thinking about the jokes in a great comedy causes those jokes to flourish, and the value of the humor increases. Try to dissect each moment of purported humor in this movie, and you will truly find nobody home.… Expand

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beingryanjudeSep 1, 2014

Despite overwhelming praise for Anchorman over the past ten years, I still have little appreciation for this "comic" flick. Will Ferrell is Will Ferrell and nothing more. His unfunny antics are just as present here as they are in every otherDespite overwhelming praise for Anchorman over the past ten years, I still have little appreciation for this "comic" flick. Will Ferrell is Will Ferrell and nothing more. His unfunny antics are just as present here as they are in every other disappointing Ferrell flick.… Expand

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MarkJ.Mar 30, 2007

Terrible! Boring! I thought this movie woul be fun to watch, but it was total crap!

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qOct 6, 2018

I rented this from Redbox thinking it might be an amusing satirical period piece, given that I grew up during the heyday of intense competition among local news teams in major cities. Suffice it to say the movie is not funny. It is stupidI rented this from Redbox thinking it might be an amusing satirical period piece, given that I grew up during the heyday of intense competition among local news teams in major cities. Suffice it to say the movie is not funny. It is stupid and crude. The caricatures of the anchorman, the sports guy, the weather guy, and the features reporter are so outlandish and divorced from reality that they fail as satire. The jokes fall flat on their faces after buildups so predictable that, when the jokes finally come plodding along, they evoke eye rolls rather than chuckles. Painful to watch. I'm halfway through it, and I honestly do not care how it ends. I'm ejecting the DVD and thanking my lucky stars I did not pay full price to rent it.… Expand

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AndrewHNov 22, 2005

Old School was funny, and Elf was enjoyable enough to watch twice. This, on the other hand, is an insipid waste of time. If you laugh at this, you'll laugh at anything.

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MatthewL.Aug 1, 2006

I thought this film was terrible. I was so disappointed b/c it looked really funny. It felt more like a long, interminable sketch originally rejected by the producers of "Saturday Night Live", instead of a movie. Will Ferrell tries way too I thought this film was terrible. I was so disappointed b/c it looked really funny. It felt more like a long, interminable sketch originally rejected by the producers of "Saturday Night Live", instead of a movie. Will Ferrell tries way too hard in this film that made me want to change the channel. It was dumb, but not funny. Will Ferrell, you let me down so much with "Elf", but you've let me down even more with this terrible film. 1 star out of four. Grade: D… Expand

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NecroMnemicMar 9, 2014

Saw the positive reviews and watched the movie. Was really disappointing, it's like a trash movie just for comedy, you should probably be high to enjoy it, ir I don't know, maybe it's just not my kind of humor, as even South Park/Family GuySaw the positive reviews and watched the movie. Was really disappointing, it's like a trash movie just for comedy, you should probably be high to enjoy it, ir I don't know, maybe it's just not my kind of humor, as even South Park/Family Guy has a higher standard.… Expand

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BroyaxApr 7, 2019

Une loque de sous-comédie amerloque foireuse et certainement ce qui se fait de pire dans ce sous-genre (celui de la comédie de golios) : c'est à dire vrai tellement naze, tellement con que ça met en position latérale de sécurité bon nombre deUne loque de sous-comédie amerloque foireuse et certainement ce qui se fait de pire dans ce sous-genre (celui de la comédie de golios) : c'est à dire vrai tellement naze, tellement con que ça met en position latérale de sécurité bon nombre de sitcoms de gogols confirmées (et confirmés) sans crier gare et en toute dé-con-traction.

Il faut essayer de le voir pour le croire, car on y croit pas... il s'agit d'un nouveau mètre-étalon de la connerie qui déroule sans forcer de la mongolerie de golmon à une cadence de stakhanoviste. Une méga archi grosse merde infernale impossible à arrêter : les épithètes et les qualificatifs manquent pour qualifier à sa juste "valeur" cet inqualifiable sous-produit dont même les poubelles et les bennes à ordures les plus blasées ne veulent pas.… Expand

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One-rAug 6, 2019

This film is one of those which has a great beginning but gets vague for the rest. Generally, it wasn't great to watch because there's just too much dialogue for me, most of which are irrelevant. The plot was okay, but as it was based on aThis film is one of those which has a great beginning but gets vague for the rest. Generally, it wasn't great to watch because there's just too much dialogue for me, most of which are irrelevant. The plot was okay, but as it was based on a true story, I could imagine it was more exciting in the reality than this film had portrayed. Another point to make was, as this genre is supposed to be, the comedy. Bland - nothing more. There was only one time I smiled whilst watching this, and that was the massive fight scene. In fact I got so fed up watching "Anchorman", I fast-forwarded to that scene. I would not recommend this to anyone unless they are American and/or like "comedy".… Expand

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Joannac1117Jun 13, 2020

Worst movie i have ever seen in my entire life. There is a fine line between goofy comedy and pure stupidity. This move fell on the wrong side of that line.

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adnan_soysalMar 10, 2021

I see nothing to write on this movie, but it was fun to watch. An absurd comedy.

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NickTheCritickApr 12, 2022

Will Ferrell with an over-the-top performance in this bewildering, rhythm-less comedy that could only be by McKay.

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