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frightopiaJun 5, 2023

One of the few comedies that I consider perfect. Definitely is my type of humor with such stupidly hilarious jokes.

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BoxleitnerMay 25, 2023

At what was the height of his career (despite him doing better after), Will Ferrell perfected his patented take on the legendary Saturday night live format: humor based on sketch comedy. Every moment is golden in this movie, able to keepAt what was the height of his career (despite him doing better after), Will Ferrell perfected his patented take on the legendary Saturday night live format: humor based on sketch comedy. Every moment is golden in this movie, able to keep viewers glued to their seats wondering what crazy antic will happen next. Despite its tongue-in-cheek, there is true American pride in this film. It even contains undeniable evidence of the American spirit in the form of a cast with Southern accents. The identity it portrays is still rather accurate, and that’s okay, because we are human with flaws and faults and a lot of beauty. The dad jokes, slapstick, farce and wordplay by themselves engender a smirk or two, but together result in a freight train of fun that makes “Talladega Nights: the Ballad of Ricky Bobby” a worthy evening’s entertainment, and one you can easily return to with close friends.… Expand

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JoshTheBot121May 6, 2023

Hilariousy funny movie that has become an all-time clasic in quotes. Top movie all time

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JesseDillingerApr 25, 2023

Grew up with this movie. Always makes me laugh. It's so dumb and it always entertains

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Sosmooth1982Jan 12, 2023

Dear 8 pound, sweet baby Jesus. Love this movie another favorite of mine. No matter how many times I've seen this movie, I laugh every time. I'm wearing my pee pants right now lol. Love it.

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GDsReviewsAug 23, 2022

I strongly recommend watching the original theatrical PG-13 version of Talladega Nights that doesn't have the gross unfunny scenes of the Unrated version. The PG-13 version of this movie is easily Will Ferrel's finest and funniest sportsI strongly recommend watching the original theatrical PG-13 version of Talladega Nights that doesn't have the gross unfunny scenes of the Unrated version. The PG-13 version of this movie is easily Will Ferrel's finest and funniest sports comedy ever made. It is full of brilliant and smart parody and satire of and about NASCAR, and a laugh riot to watch all the way through.… Expand

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KellyGaudreauNov 14, 2021

When it comes to Will Ferrell, you stick him in any movie and I'm going to laugh my ass off. Even in his dramatic turn with Stranger Than Fiction, I laughed my ass off. I want to be Will Ferrell when I grow up.

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tellmikeyyAug 9, 2021

Giving it a first watch recently, I completely get it now why its such a loved comedy. Will is hysterical, period.

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amheretojudgeFeb 24, 2019

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Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby McKay drives the energy of the film with his witty improv comic skills and impenetrable confidence in his silliness. I have barely witnessed any other filmmaker speak soOne More Lap.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby

McKay drives the energy of the film with his witty improv comic skills and impenetrable confidence in his silliness. I have barely witnessed any other filmmaker speak so effervescently and with conviction on the most bourgeois discussion or detail in a film. And it is that clean crisp goofiness in his film that makes it thoroughly entertaining. He is well aware of each character's background, logistics and actions. Using that very information, he draws in most of the laughs. From pointing out the vibration of the stadium or the corruption of the ticket holders, Adam McKay; the co-writer and director, never loses the grasp over his vision.

And then adding the right ingredient is Will Ferrell- the writing partner of McKay- playing the role of a childish NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby whose uncouth language; something that runs on generation, is the least bit of fun you are about to get. The real laughs are drawn in when Ferrell is set loose to improvise and run the film on his own, stripping down in the middle of a car race, series of monologues that describes inappropriate endorsements and let's face it, the good old trash talk.

Speaking of which, receiving the other end of the trash talk is Sacha Baron Cohen as his rival, is hilarious while racing and also keeping himself busy with other activities at the same time. Completing this dream team is John C. Reilly as the last piece of the puzzle, who with his brotherhood issues convinces you along with Ferrell to be his friend, no matter how rude he grows to him. Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby is exactly what you would expect from these group of guys, McKay's thorough investigation on the lifestyle of these bratty drivers is a satisfying and malleable sketchy ride.… Expand

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wegie125Apr 19, 2018

I know that movies like step brothers aren't that good honestly and they lack in a lot of areas but this is a movie that I actually feel is strong in so many areas. The characters, actors, and plot fit together so perfectly. It's not a movieI know that movies like step brothers aren't that good honestly and they lack in a lot of areas but this is a movie that I actually feel is strong in so many areas. The characters, actors, and plot fit together so perfectly. It's not a movie to be taken too seriously but it has a plot that will still have people interested. It has so many quotable moments and it's rare that I find someone that doesn't know the main quotes. This movie is one of my favorites and one that many of my friends and I look forward to watching together every chance we get. It's for an audience of people like college students and that's ok. We still find it funny years after it released.… Expand

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MacsMusicJan 8, 2018

This movie is... bad. Almost every character is low-down, stupid, anger-inducing piece of trash. In an attempt to avoid Disney life lessons and good, cheesy character development, the movie makes the characters set-in-stone horrible peopleThis movie is... bad. Almost every character is low-down, stupid, anger-inducing piece of trash. In an attempt to avoid Disney life lessons and good, cheesy character development, the movie makes the characters set-in-stone horrible people who don't learn anything. The main character, his wife, his best friend, and his kids are all terrible in their own way, and made me want to scream and physically hurt them. 85% of the jokes are NOT FUNNY, AT ALL. There were a few hilarious moments and lines, and the French guy was pretty hilarious, but besides these things this movie was not funny. All in all, watching this movie was a really bad experience.… Expand

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vbohlen26Sep 10, 2017

Talladega nights isn't the best Will Ferrell movie ever, but its a very good mix of humor. It's a nascar movie with Will Ferrell and another openly gay driver that's his archrival. With John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in a movie togetherTalladega nights isn't the best Will Ferrell movie ever, but its a very good mix of humor. It's a nascar movie with Will Ferrell and another openly gay driver that's his archrival. With John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in a movie together it's always a good movie. This movie could use some work though in comparison to Step Brothers this isn't the best movie because their isn't enough humor in the movie. Instead of it being really funny it gets really weird with Will Ferrell making out with Sacha Baron Cohen at the finish line of a very controversial finish to the race haha. So this movie gives me mixed signals at times but it's an ok movie to me. I'd give this movie a 7 out of 10.… Expand

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Meth-dudeMar 30, 2017

I'm not a fan of Nascar or anything like that, but this was an entertaining movie. It wasn't always funny, it was predictable and cliché and the movie was a little bit too long, but the acting was really good, it was fun and it wasI'm not a fan of Nascar or anything like that, but this was an entertaining movie. It wasn't always funny, it was predictable and cliché and the movie was a little bit too long, but the acting was really good, it was fun and it was entertaining. It's not Will Ferrell's best movie nor is it a great comedy, but it's not bad at all.… Expand

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SpangleFeb 11, 2016

I laughed far more than expected, but that was easy since I expected zero laughs. The majority of the jokes miss, but the ones that do hit are really funny. I am not a Will Ferrell fan and this one is no exception, though it was better thanI laughed far more than expected, but that was easy since I expected zero laughs. The majority of the jokes miss, but the ones that do hit are really funny. I am not a Will Ferrell fan and this one is no exception, though it was better than Step Brothers, but that was easy to do as well. The plot and writing and decent, but it is a comedy and the focus here is obviously on it being funny or not. It was not, on the whole, funny so the movie is bad from that angle anyways. The film, fortunately, is bad everywhere else too, though the direction from Adam McKay is okay, even if this material is beneath his skill level. Overall, Talladega Nights may be bad, but it is bolstered by a few laugh out loud moments. Tragically, the rest fall flat.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoDec 6, 2015

Funny and surprising comedy and adventure races , either starring Mr. actor Will Ferrell , who surprised us with the role of the more optimistic and thug runner of the seventh art.

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FilmVirtueFeb 16, 2014

A Hilarious spoof on NASCAR, "Talladega Nights TBRB" might prove to be Adam Mckay's greatest, and most successful comedy film since his directional debut

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John_C_ReillyFeb 12, 2014

A parody on American culture and NASCAR fanatics, this film made me laugh - even when I saw most of the scenes being filmed. Funniest parts are the "Mike Honcho" and "I'm on FIRE!" scenes: Look those parts up on YouTube for a quick laugh ifA parody on American culture and NASCAR fanatics, this film made me laugh - even when I saw most of the scenes being filmed. Funniest parts are the "Mike Honcho" and "I'm on FIRE!" scenes: Look those parts up on YouTube for a quick laugh if you've got the time.… Expand

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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013

Talladega Nights rides with no class.
Ricky Bobby is successful in the way that nearly all Ferrel movies are, funny. The story is mediocre, and in some places non existent, but in the end it is a comedy movie not a work of art.

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TokyochuchuAug 3, 2013

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is an extremely funny movie. Will Ferrell is on top form, while John C. Reily is an absolute comic revelation! This is a worthy follow-up to the legendary Anchorman. Shake-n-bake baby, THAT just happened.

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Luke_McLaughlinAug 2, 2013

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is an absolute comedic romp. There is no part of this film that was founded on a proper plot structure or deeply interesting characters, but all that aside this film is down right hilarious. FerrellTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is an absolute comedic romp. There is no part of this film that was founded on a proper plot structure or deeply interesting characters, but all that aside this film is down right hilarious. Ferrell and Reilly are a brilliant comedic duo, McKay flexes his directing brilliance, and the rest of the cast produces laughs on top of laughs. It is crude, rude, and unfortunate at more times that seldom. If you like Ferrell, you'll love this, and if you hate Farrell avoid at all costs. Talladega Nights has a lot to offer, not in cinematic elements, but in laughs.… Expand

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NicomoviesJul 31, 2013

Esta es una pelicula muy buena,te reiras a carcajadas una espectacular comedia.Es una de mis peliculas favoritas la recomiendo para que la veas con tus amigos

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BrianMcCriticJul 8, 2013

One of Will Ferrell's best comedies. I laughed throughout this film and to have John C. Reilly as Ferrell's sidekick works perfectly, they playoff each other real well.

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shpreaJun 28, 2013

The movie is funny, and that's all that matters. It doesn't have to be clever or well written. So long as I laugh, I'll be able to recommend it. It's worth your time, no doubt.

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Helly77Jan 12, 2013

I love motor-sports. I usually find Will Ferrell hilarious. So combining the two should've been heaven right? WRONG!!!! I didn't laugh once throughout this film I found the characters really irritating rather than endearing or amusing and II love motor-sports. I usually find Will Ferrell hilarious. So combining the two should've been heaven right? WRONG!!!! I didn't laugh once throughout this film I found the characters really irritating rather than endearing or amusing and I found myself having to get to the end just to see if it got better. It did improve when Amy Adams arrived in earnest in the bar talking to Ricky, but the improvement was slight and short lived. It quickly descended into corny unfunny cliches. The only reason I have given it any points at all is because of the racing scenes which were mildly entertaining if not slightly far fetched.
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RikiegeDec 7, 2012

A very crude movie psychologically.

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Compi24Nov 28, 2012

An unforgettably hilarious winner from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, "Talladega Nights" represents an intelligent blend of multiple different kinds of humor.

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ZilcellMay 31, 2012

The story is a bit sloppy but it makes up for it by being very funny. Will Ferrell is not as good as Anchorman but its got a few exciting and funny moments.

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CooterPatooterMar 7, 2012

You'll rarely hear me speak these words about anything starring Will Ferrel but I gotta call it as it is... this is a genuinely funny movie. It works both as a silly comedy and as a lampooning of the ridiculous NASCAR culture. I had a greatYou'll rarely hear me speak these words about anything starring Will Ferrel but I gotta call it as it is... this is a genuinely funny movie. It works both as a silly comedy and as a lampooning of the ridiculous NASCAR culture. I had a great time watching this!… Expand

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tiah143Aug 19, 2011

I didn't see this movie in theaters because I thought it looked too stupid, but when I saw it on cable I couldn't stop laughing. Great movie. I showed it to my dad and we quote it all the time. Possibly Will Ferrell's best movie yet.

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DamienDarko777May 6, 2011

I don't see why anyone would much like this, really. Most of the humor is obvious and falls flat. Maybe teenagers would enjoy it. I don't know. I thought it was boring and obnoxious. Not one of Will's shining moments.

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TheQuietGamerMar 8, 2011

This is one of the funniest movies I've ever watched, I still find myself laughing at this today, a must see for (older) comedy fans, a great hilarious movie.

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ERG1008Aug 23, 2010

Man becomes NASCAR legend, new French rival, breaks arm, best friend/team mate runs off with wife, returns to racing.
Will Ferrell spoof of NASCAR with a very good supporting cast but not as funny as some of his other work. Sasha Baren CohenMan becomes NASCAR legend, new French rival, breaks arm, best friend/team mate runs off with wife, returns to racing.
Will Ferrell spoof of NASCAR with a very good supporting cast but not as funny as some of his other work. Sasha Baren Cohen camps it up as the OTT Jean Girard & John C Reilly is good as Ferrell's team mate.
Few cameos here & funny moments but no-where near as good as Anchorman.… Expand

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RikkiB.Sep 25, 2008

Silly movie. Ferrell and Reilly have amazing chemistry together, and Sacha Baron Cohen as a goofy Frenchman is a good addition as well. Not much plot at all, but there are a lot of silly laughs.

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AltonFeb 10, 2008

You laugh a little bit but its really not worth watching this movie.

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MatthewL.Dec 15, 2007

This was a hit and miss film. There were some funny parts, but there were bits that failed to make me laugh out loud. The "friends, then enemies, then back to friends, then back to enemies" was a bizarre pattern that was unfunny. Plus, it This was a hit and miss film. There were some funny parts, but there were bits that failed to make me laugh out loud. The "friends, then enemies, then back to friends, then back to enemies" was a bizarre pattern that was unfunny. Plus, it also runs out of gas towards the end.… Expand

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ChuckNov 22, 2007

Cliche! Not very original. Probably Will Farrell's worst.

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MikeH.Aug 28, 2007

This was a funny movie. There are some absolute gems. I really don't like stupid comedies, like the dumb and dumber, ace ventura variety (hmm, both the ame guy) but Will Farrel really put something together here that came alive through This was a funny movie. There are some absolute gems. I really don't like stupid comedies, like the dumb and dumber, ace ventura variety (hmm, both the ame guy) but Will Farrel really put something together here that came alive through the cast and performances. The scene where he's in the bar playing a racing video game is priceless. Give it a shot. You WILL laugh, just maybe not as much as others, or perhaps even more.… Expand

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BobL.Mar 3, 2007

This is one of the worst movies ever! Not funny!

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DavidM.Jan 22, 2007

While this movie had a few moments of howling laughter, "Talladega Nights" spent most of the movie sputtering and dying like a stock car that had run into the wall too many times. Will Ferrel is as funny as ever in his typical "lovable but While this movie had a few moments of howling laughter, "Talladega Nights" spent most of the movie sputtering and dying like a stock car that had run into the wall too many times. Will Ferrel is as funny as ever in his typical "lovable but self-absorbed dunce" role. However, Ricky Bobby is much less likable or dimensional than his previous Ron Burgundy character. I got the sense that Ricky Bobby was truly a child who never grew beyond the petulant (and drug-induced) advice from his long-absent father. I tried to like Ricky Bobby, but I never could. He was simply a loser who was in the right place at the right time. Perhaps his childish antics would be funny to the NASCAR crowd, but they grew old quickly. Sasha Cohen was a marvelous foil to Ricky as the effete and arrogant French Formula-1 racer. Their staring contest at the track was probably the funniest moment in the movie. As the movie progresses, he seems relegated to a bit-role and their rivalry never reaches the payoff it should. My biggest complaint is about the subject itself. Adam McKay really went for the jugular in "Anchorman", mercilessly needling the 70's, news anchors and mysoginists everywhere. Here he has the same opportunity to satirize NASCAR and racing in general (in my opinion, a topic that is just begging to be made fun of). However, his jokes are so soft I wonder if he was afraid of alienating NASCAR fans. He sure isn't afraid of the product placements and endorsements littering the film, so I am forced to conclude that I can't be far off. The good news is that I waited to rent this movie on DVD instead of seeing it in the theaters. The better news is I can always watch Anchorman instead.… Expand

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WalkerR.Jan 20, 2007

Piece of crap. Will Ferrell is overrated and his movies consistantly suck. Where oh where are the great comedies of yesterday...Planes Trains & Automobiles anyone?

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HalBJan 13, 2007

A hilarious romp through southern culture and the NASCAR scene... okay, probably not entirely fair in its portrayal of the South, but generally respectful of its "targets" (NASCAR, white bread, big hair, rednecks, U.S. jingo-ism, flamboyant A hilarious romp through southern culture and the NASCAR scene... okay, probably not entirely fair in its portrayal of the South, but generally respectful of its "targets" (NASCAR, white bread, big hair, rednecks, U.S. jingo-ism, flamboyant Frenchmen and ill-behaved children). This movie is for kicks, not for deep thought. Will Ferrell, Sasha Baron Cohen and the entire supporting cast are excellent. I tip my ball cap to "Reecky Bubby" {But I don't like crepes!}.… Expand

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ChrisMJan 5, 2007

I went to the trouble of actually reserving this title at my local movie outlet and can't remember the last time I was this disappointed over a movie. I think it caused me to grin twice... very early on I have lost much respect for a I went to the trouble of actually reserving this title at my local movie outlet and can't remember the last time I was this disappointed over a movie. I think it caused me to grin twice... very early on I have lost much respect for a number of friends who recommended it.… Expand

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JimGJan 1, 2007

Putrid. I am curious what NASCAR fans everywhere think about this film. Only if the stereotypes this pathetic movie spews out were true would an audience be stupid enough to think highly of this humor. Perhaps it appeals to homophobic Putrid. I am curious what NASCAR fans everywhere think about this film. Only if the stereotypes this pathetic movie spews out were true would an audience be stupid enough to think highly of this humor. Perhaps it appeals to homophobic jingoes as much as the double whammy gay and French slurs (and the trite gay-french connection). Even if there was a story worth telling, the acting is atrocious. Will Ferrell can't act himself out of a Wonderbread bag and his on-screen improvising is second rate and all too transparent. The emperor has no jump suit.… Expand

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MichaelaW.Dec 27, 2006

Fantastic. so many things in this movie were clever - I'm beginning to think the people who rated this as a dud weren't seeing the jokes. I hated the Borat film but this was so clever about Nascar and US "culture". 2 hours flew by.

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KyleF.Dec 22, 2006

The worst comedy of 2006. Unfortunately, Will Ferrell is NOT consistently funny and truly misses the mark with this film. His POOR attempt at a southern accent is eclipsed only by the likes of Keanu Reeves' british accent in Bram The worst comedy of 2006. Unfortunately, Will Ferrell is NOT consistently funny and truly misses the mark with this film. His POOR attempt at a southern accent is eclipsed only by the likes of Keanu Reeves' british accent in Bram Stoker's Dracula and Harrison Ford's russian growl in K-19: The Widowmaker. Ferrell's film son, Texas Ranger even has a more convincing southern dialect and he's like 8 years old. Unless you absolutely adore Ferrell and everything he does, do NOT rent this DVD.… Expand

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BobTDec 18, 2006

The movie is pretty lame, although there are some funny bits. It is more or less a dud like Anchorman, and nowhere near as funny as either Elf or Old School.

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SteveADec 16, 2006

Had some extremely funny scenes, especially in the first half. The first dinner scene was hilarious: That grandpa and those kids! Also, I thought the John Honcho bit was hilarious, too. I loved comedian Cohen in Borat, but I didn't care Had some extremely funny scenes, especially in the first half. The first dinner scene was hilarious: That grandpa and those kids! Also, I thought the John Honcho bit was hilarious, too. I loved comedian Cohen in Borat, but I didn't care for his character in this movie: his character just wasn't villianous enough. Some of the jokes, like the crepes bit at the bar, felt too long. However, there were more hits than misses when it came to jokes. And I liked that it stayed true to its characters, like the dad's character.… Expand

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MattADec 16, 2006

Sure... it was a bit cliche' ridden. However, the subtle random one-liners were enough to keep this movie afloat. Ferrell & Reilly's conversations were funny, along with Cohen's scenes. Believe me... i find redneck humor old Sure... it was a bit cliche' ridden. However, the subtle random one-liners were enough to keep this movie afloat. Ferrell & Reilly's conversations were funny, along with Cohen's scenes. Believe me... i find redneck humor old and boring...but they didn't always focus on that one-trick pony.… Expand

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EldonDec 14, 2006

Hilarious... if it hasn't gone over your head, which it clearly has for some reviewers here. Get a clue! And get a sense humor. Geez.

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PATKOct 27, 2006

Not funny at all; I was very disappointed.

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StevenFOct 27, 2006

This movie is great. It seems to be about racing, but is really about the U.S. arrogance in world affairs. It is a brilliant allegory. Amazing that not a single critic noticed the subtext....

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RicardoCOct 20, 2006

What's more scary than this awful movie being financed, is that it has made a lot of money. Go figure, it is simply God awful. All Ferrell does is his usual W shtick, except that he's a lot funnier as W. It certainly does not reach What's more scary than this awful movie being financed, is that it has made a lot of money. Go figure, it is simply God awful. All Ferrell does is his usual W shtick, except that he's a lot funnier as W. It certainly does not reach the comic heights of Old School or Elf for that matter. How long do I have to wait before people start to actually give this movie the trashing it deserves?… Expand

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MarkB.Oct 16, 2006

If they can get past the fact that NASCAR superstar Ricky Bobby's major adversary (Sasha Baron Cohen) is not only openly gay (and French!) but more fundamentally decent, admirable and honest than the hero, fundamentalist Christians may If they can get past the fact that NASCAR superstar Ricky Bobby's major adversary (Sasha Baron Cohen) is not only openly gay (and French!) but more fundamentally decent, admirable and honest than the hero, fundamentalist Christians may find this movie's wonderful family dinner scene astonishingly insightful and satirically on the nose. While saying grace, Ricky insists on praying not to either the crucified or the risen Jesus Christ, but to the baby in the manger. This makes sense from Ricky's point of view because he can therefore have it both ways: he can profess Christianity (and maybe even seem to believe it) without having to surrender himself to it; he can remain in control of his life and seemingly on top of the world because, after all, who takes orders from a little baby? Needless to say, Ricky's Number One position in the racing world takes a traumatic tumble as the movie follows a story arc that's surprisingly similar to that found in Rocky III: in order for the hero to return to the top he has to conquer his fears, and in fact the latter is far more important than the former. Although Talledega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby never quite tops the mealtime scene (easily the funniest sequence seen so far in ANY 2006 movie), and even though it's frequently as uneven and scattershot as you'd expect from the folks who brought you Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy two years ago, it's a far sharper, more consistently amusing and cohesive film comedy that DOESN'T simultaneously implode, fall apart and spin off in twelve different directions the way Will Ferrell's and Adam McKay's 2004 hit did. Great supporting players help, especially Gary Cole (The Brady Bunch Movie), who continues his late career as a comedy stealth weapon playing Ricky's emotionally-and-every-other-way deadbeat dad, Jane Lynch, who's delightful (and remarkably sexy) as his steely mom, and especially Amy Adams, who delivered last year's best performance--lead, supporting or otherwise--as Junebug's naive but wise pregnant lady, and so immerses herself in character here as a shy Team Bobby employee that I didn't even recognize her until the final 10 minutes! And if nothing else, Talledega Nights provides welcome reassurance for us John C. Reilly fans who sat through his 2002 Loser Trilogy (Chicago, The Good Girl, The Hours) that, as Ricky's best friend and less ostentatious fellow racer, that this fine actor can do other things besides threatening to become this decade's answer to Ralph Bellamy.… Expand

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JordanG.Sep 24, 2006

Rednecks will enjoy it. They'll sit down with they're beer and laugh at this worthless movie with no plot and no comedy. For race fans: Why do you like watching cars going around in circles for 3 hours. All you like is watching Rednecks will enjoy it. They'll sit down with they're beer and laugh at this worthless movie with no plot and no comedy. For race fans: Why do you like watching cars going around in circles for 3 hours. All you like is watching people crash and burn. If you just like to watch people make left turns for hours and cheer when guys crash then you seriously need a life.… Expand

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jimlarkinSep 24, 2006

Dreadful. Rapid R said "It should have never been made", she/he was right, the only reason it was made was to cash in on ferrell while he was riding high, pure and simple. no thought in story, or jokes, just a series of unfunny cliches. As Dreadful. Rapid R said "It should have never been made", she/he was right, the only reason it was made was to cash in on ferrell while he was riding high, pure and simple. no thought in story, or jokes, just a series of unfunny cliches. As if to confirm that it was cashing in, it has some of the most blatantly insulting product placement I've ever seen in a film. Watch this only if you want to go the cinema and pay £5 to watch a shitload of adverts and unfunny jokes.… Expand

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LindaSep 23, 2006

Thank you baby Jesus!

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PaulMcGeeSep 22, 2006

Does exactly what it sets out to do: entertain. Hilarious comedy in the vain of anchorman (but better). Also Ali G, is hilarious as Ricky's rival, can't wait for Borat.

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MIGUELGARCIASep 22, 2006

Not my type of sense of humour. Rather silly and childish

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PatrickSep 20, 2006

It was good fun, but nothing compared to Anchorman.

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RJSep 16, 2006

It's not an awesome movie, but it earned 10 for being so funny.

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KurtL.Sep 15, 2006

This is over the top. But who cares? It pokes fun at NASCAR culture without being condescending. Will Ferrell pulls it off well. Bringing a gay Frenchman into a movie about a WASP past time is brilliant.

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ColleenV.Sep 11, 2006

I mean, really, this movie was just ridiculous. Really. It was so awful. It didn't really even have a plot, really. That's all I have to say. Okay.

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S.L.O.Sep 3, 2006

Disappointing. I love nearly all of Farrell, Reilly and Cohen's work, but this is a generally unfunny stinker. Great cast (the aforementioned as well as Jane Lynch and Gary Cole) and lots of positive, trustworthy reviews, some of which Disappointing. I love nearly all of Farrell, Reilly and Cohen's work, but this is a generally unfunny stinker. Great cast (the aforementioned as well as Jane Lynch and Gary Cole) and lots of positive, trustworthy reviews, some of which went so far as to suggest that "Talladega ..." is funnier than "Anchorman," which is utter ........ .". I went in with high hopes, which were dashed fairly quickly. Few of the jokes worked, and it felt as though much of the dialogue resulted from uninspired improvisation. The only consistently satisfying perfomances came from the young actors playing Ricky Bobby's foul-mouthed children. But little kids shouting dirty words can't sustain an entire film. Save your dough on this one. Will Farrell has jumped the damned shark.… Expand

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JasonB.Aug 31, 2006

There's nothing like cracking the same unfunny jokes over and over and over. I get it, his kids are bad. It wasn't funny the first time, it's still not funny the 8th time they talk back!! I loved the 40 Yr Old Virgin, Freaks & There's nothing like cracking the same unfunny jokes over and over and over. I get it, his kids are bad. It wasn't funny the first time, it's still not funny the 8th time they talk back!! I loved the 40 Yr Old Virgin, Freaks & Geeks, Undeclared, and Anchorman, but what a waste of time this generic stink bomb was! This film could've been 30 minutes. John C. Riley's adllibs were the only saving grace of this film.… Expand

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RapidR.Aug 23, 2006

This movies sucks....period. It should have never been made.

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SaigeS.Aug 23, 2006

I loved this movie! Will Ferrel is so funny, and Sacha Baron Cohen is a comic genious! I cried at least 3 times during this movie.

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JeremyW.Aug 22, 2006

I have never been a huge fan of Will Ferrell--I always thought him as more of a supporting character like Old School and Austin Powers, but this movie set me straight! There were times I was in tears i was laughing so hard. To be completely I have never been a huge fan of Will Ferrell--I always thought him as more of a supporting character like Old School and Austin Powers, but this movie set me straight! There were times I was in tears i was laughing so hard. To be completely honest, I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard. Definitely the funniest movie of the year and the last few years, as far as I am concerned. After a downright pathetic Summer movie season, go see Talladega Nights now!!! It has the cure for what ails you.… Expand

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BocceK.Aug 22, 2006

This is a stupid comedy that really, really works. I dislike 90% of what SNL alums have done in cinema, but this is so well executed I laughed long and loud in spite of my standards. I consider this Will Ferrell's first funny film and I This is a stupid comedy that really, really works. I dislike 90% of what SNL alums have done in cinema, but this is so well executed I laughed long and loud in spite of my standards. I consider this Will Ferrell's first funny film and I would go see it again.… Expand

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BillyS.Aug 21, 2006

The latest Saturday Night Live alumni with a good idea for a 4 minute skit but stretching the joke out to a full length feature that fails miserably, again. The best part of this Will Ferrell movie was the preview for Stranger Than Fiction The latest Saturday Night Live alumni with a good idea for a 4 minute skit but stretching the joke out to a full length feature that fails miserably, again. The best part of this Will Ferrell movie was the preview for Stranger Than Fiction which looks nothing like SNL and resembles Jim Carrey's move when he did The Truman Show. As for Taledega Nights, you can only make one joke funny so long before it becomes annoying and if it wasn't for Sacha Baron Cohen as the gay French rival it would have been annoying after 10 minutes. John C. Reilly would have been the better choice for Ricky Bobby and once again proves why he's the best second-banana working today.… Expand

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JeffF.Aug 21, 2006

Not one single laugh in the whole thing. Nothing but an excuse to see how many product placements they could cram in. Unlikeable characters. The unfunny scenes go on and on.

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JoeyK.Aug 19, 2006

It's an extremely solid comedy. Some of the reviews complained about inconsistency or slow-down, but they're wrong. It's a change of heart, and the laughs keep on coming. There are all kinds of bits and jokes, none are It's an extremely solid comedy. Some of the reviews complained about inconsistency or slow-down, but they're wrong. It's a change of heart, and the laughs keep on coming. There are all kinds of bits and jokes, none are groaners, and some are just genius. It's definitely one of the best films in Ferrel's recent career, on par with Anchorman.… Expand

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S.K.Aug 19, 2006

One of the funniest this year. Will plays the part very well. Some of was a bit repetitive though. Still very funny and worth the money.

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MaseAug 19, 2006

Mindless fun i guess, really just another extended snl skit type movie. The white trash humor "characters" become grating after a while, Hardly the funniest movie of the year but watchable nonetheless. Anchorman definatley grew on me after Mindless fun i guess, really just another extended snl skit type movie. The white trash humor "characters" become grating after a while, Hardly the funniest movie of the year but watchable nonetheless. Anchorman definatley grew on me after awhile and now i think it's quite brililant, maybe this will as well. but i doubt it… Expand

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MikeY.Aug 18, 2006

It wasn't as great as everyone is saying it is. Basically all of the funny parts were in the previews. To me, elf was better than this movie.

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AMovieCriticAug 18, 2006

It was alright. The first half was fairly funny, but there just weren't enough jokes in the 2nd half, and the last half hour of the movie just seemed unbearable to sit through. I don't know...just got old. I also think Will It was alright. The first half was fairly funny, but there just weren't enough jokes in the 2nd half, and the last half hour of the movie just seemed unbearable to sit through. I don't know...just got old. I also think Will Ferrell's trying too hard. He just seems a bit desperate for laughs, and it's not as funny as Anchorman. The sentimental scenes were also really, REALLY boring. I also thought the movie was really too tame...I think if they went for an R-rating instead, it could have been a lot funnier. Plenty of jokes in the movie relied on the old "kids swearing" type of humor and just like last years remake of The Bad News Bears, it would have been funnier if what the kids said was actually shocking....but in a PG-13 movie, I guess they weren't able to have it. Even as PG-13, though, I thought Anchorman pushed the envelope a lot more than Talladega Nights does. This movie just seems way too tame, as if Ferrel is targeting a younger audience. Those issues aside, though, it was funny enough in the first half to keep the movie a C+. Not quite worth recommending but it was funny enough.… Expand

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MusicaliD.Aug 16, 2006

Funny? Yes. Boring? Double yes. This movie has a couple of bits that are quite funny, but more often than not, I was bored, bored, bored. So slow and a lot of the jokes fell flat. I thought the "dear baby jesus" parts could have been cut Funny? Yes. Boring? Double yes. This movie has a couple of bits that are quite funny, but more often than not, I was bored, bored, bored. So slow and a lot of the jokes fell flat. I thought the "dear baby jesus" parts could have been cut out, they just dragged on and on. I don't think his dad needed to be in the film at all. However, the races looked pretty amazing. I had high hopes and was dissappointed. It's not on par with Anchorman.… Expand

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ukfan91Aug 15, 2006

This is the best comedy I have seen in some time now. I loved this movie and highly recommend that you see it as well.

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JohnK.Aug 15, 2006

This is by far the best Will Ferrell movie ever! You will laugh from beginning to end! Unlike some of Will Ferrell's other movies where he is the only truly funny character, in Talladega Nights Ferrell is surrounded by a hilarious cast. This is by far the best Will Ferrell movie ever! You will laugh from beginning to end! Unlike some of Will Ferrell's other movies where he is the only truly funny character, in Talladega Nights Ferrell is surrounded by a hilarious cast. John C. Reilly is great as his (dumb) best friend, and Sacha Cohen will make you cry from laughing as the (gay) rival driver from "Formula "Un." And they are only the beginning. This movie clearly hits on all cylinders, and is THE must-see comedy of the summer!… Expand

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AdamB.Aug 14, 2006

Will Ferrell is stellar once again in this fine, all-too-enjoyable hillarious romp in a blazingly well done comedy co-starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Michael Clarke Duncan, Amy Adams, and yours truly John C. Reilly.

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JillW.Aug 14, 2006

I loved this movie! It made me laugh so hard i thought i was going to pee my pants!

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TylerK>Aug 14, 2006

Few rip-roaring laughs, mostly falls flat, and awkwardly is reaching throughout the movie. Gary Cole delivers nicely as Ferrell's dad. There is little chemistry between Ferrell and Reilly, and mostly this move is scraping the bottom of Few rip-roaring laughs, mostly falls flat, and awkwardly is reaching throughout the movie. Gary Cole delivers nicely as Ferrell's dad. There is little chemistry between Ferrell and Reilly, and mostly this move is scraping the bottom of the barrell for poking fun at the Nascar subculture of America and doesn't click. Poor acting and even worse script doesn't help.… Expand

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IMAug 14, 2006

This movie was good, but all of the characters seemed to be poorly drawn versions of the characters from Anchorman. Ricky Bobby was essentially a southern version of Ron Burgandy. Cal Naughton Jr. was the same second Banana type that Champ This movie was good, but all of the characters seemed to be poorly drawn versions of the characters from Anchorman. Ricky Bobby was essentially a southern version of Ron Burgandy. Cal Naughton Jr. was the same second Banana type that Champ Kind played originally. Michael Clark Duncan was just a black version of Ed Harken. The confused guy in the pit crew was a poor mans Brick. Sasha's rival character could have been better and his husband played by Andy Richter could have been comedy gold if they had spent a little time developing the characters. I liked the movie but it wasn't nearly as good as Anchorman.… Expand

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[Anonymous]Aug 14, 2006

Basically the stereotypical Will Ferrel SNL character stretched out into a 107 minute movie.

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AmyS.Aug 14, 2006

Besides Elf, this movie is the best Will's ever done. He is, as always, hilarious, and I love how they bust on NASCAR!!! Especially the women!

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AlexisAug 13, 2006

So entertaining. i adore will f! his character is great.

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RachelR.Aug 13, 2006

Totally solid. Pretty compassionate to the NASCAR set, if you ask me. Got someone like me (snooty) to understand what some of the fun of racing is about. Makes you feel a little pride in even the less-intellectual of your fellow citizens. Totally solid. Pretty compassionate to the NASCAR set, if you ask me. Got someone like me (snooty) to understand what some of the fun of racing is about. Makes you feel a little pride in even the less-intellectual of your fellow citizens. And even mends some transatlantic fences with the French. Overall, smoother and more entertaining than the Secretary of State.… Expand

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TristramC.Aug 13, 2006

Three of my co-workers saw this movie the first weekend like I did and thought it was hilarious. I thought it was completely inane; and not in the "thats what we were going for" kind of way. To me this movie was one failed goof after another Three of my co-workers saw this movie the first weekend like I did and thought it was hilarious. I thought it was completely inane; and not in the "thats what we were going for" kind of way. To me this movie was one failed goof after another and a clumsy enough comedy to make the directors previous film with Ferrell, Anchorman, seem as smart as Office Space. Often at a film I have to pop out a sec and hotbox a cigarette (you know cause I'm addicted to the stuff) and hope I didn't miss anything important. With this movie I took my time and walked back hoping it had ended. This film reminds of the true risk involved in coming to the theatre in the first place and slapping your $8 on the counter and makes you realize TBS serves a true public service to the world. in 8 months or so this movie should be playing there and you'll be able to see the comedy of errors for free.… Expand

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KevinR.Aug 12, 2006

Almost as good as Anchorman (Ferrell's only other good movie), but not quite. Still, there are moments where you just can't help but die laughing (basically any moment with Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell).

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CharlesM.Aug 12, 2006

It was a funny movie, but I just don't see myself recommending it to anyone. Will Ferrell was great as a Nascar driver. It seemed to make fun of Nascar and it's fans though.

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PaulO.Aug 11, 2006

Very funny. Not as good story-wise as others, like 40-year Old Virgin, but still hilarious. And I think that was the whole point.

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JaclynW.Aug 11, 2006

This is just like any other Will Ferrel comedy. Absolutely hilarious! I nearly wet myself! I strongly suggest that you see this movie. There wasn't a moment in the movie where the audience was silent. Talledega Nights deserves a perfect This is just like any other Will Ferrel comedy. Absolutely hilarious! I nearly wet myself! I strongly suggest that you see this movie. There wasn't a moment in the movie where the audience was silent. Talledega Nights deserves a perfect 10! It was a comedy masterpiece.… Expand

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JoshuaS.Aug 11, 2006

If you loved Anchorman or Pootytang, than you'll kind like this movie! Reading the reviews I'm baffled. Do critics even get jokes that aren't references to something else? Where the two aforementioned films littered their If you loved Anchorman or Pootytang, than you'll kind like this movie! Reading the reviews I'm baffled. Do critics even get jokes that aren't references to something else? Where the two aforementioned films littered their screens with humor derived from their settings and characters, this one thinks its enough to pace its jokes meticulously through the plot points. I nearly counted down exactely when the "big painful laugh" moment was coming (the knife scene). While some of the dialogue snapped, "I'll come at you like a spider monkey", much of the editing gave away the jokes timing. Anchorman seemlessly integrated throwaway jokes, this movie mostly throws them away in the name of Nascar and an irrelevant story. Just make me laugh please.… Expand

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RonaldAug 10, 2006

Its no Anchorman, but any fan of Will Ferrell with love this movie.

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RICKYBobbyAug 10, 2006

No, I disagree with myself! It's a 10! It's hillarious! Fucking hillarious!

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RandyMoorheadAug 9, 2006

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby was honestly funnier than I thought it would be. That does not make it a triple A movie, but it still does provide laugh after laugh. Will Ferrell and NASCAR fans will love it. Everyone Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby was honestly funnier than I thought it would be. That does not make it a triple A movie, but it still does provide laugh after laugh. Will Ferrell and NASCAR fans will love it. Everyone else....meh...pretty funny.… Expand

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ShaunaT.Aug 9, 2006

Very funny when you're watching it, but looking back it'll never be a favorite movie and is not smart enough to be a satire.

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DaveK.Aug 9, 2006

They tried, but not too funny. I thought Gary Cole was the funniest in the movie, laughed a few times at Will, but other than that it was filled with mostly not funny material. Soooo many characters were not needed (aka Blonde pit crew They tried, but not too funny. I thought Gary Cole was the funniest in the movie, laughed a few times at Will, but other than that it was filled with mostly not funny material. Soooo many characters were not needed (aka Blonde pit crew member, the kids, wife's dad) Not Ferell/Reily's best work...i'll go pop in Anchorman/Wedding Crashers… Expand

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TomBAug 8, 2006

Pretty disappointing. Not a gutsy enough satire to be truly funny. I laughed a few times, sure, but most of it was pretty by-the-numbers and not terribly funny. It's not one-tenth as funny as Anchorman.

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RICKYBOBBYAug 8, 2006

This movie left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. For every funny part there were 2 lame ones.

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TomS.Aug 8, 2006

It had a lot of good bits in it, but also a lot of headscratching elements. For instance, why do we need to see the kids so much? And the blond guy in the pit-crew was a total waste of screen time. I thought that will ferrell actually got It had a lot of good bits in it, but also a lot of headscratching elements. For instance, why do we need to see the kids so much? And the blond guy in the pit-crew was a total waste of screen time. I thought that will ferrell actually got out-shined by John C. Reilly and Gary Cole, not to mention Ali G. You'll laugh at least a few times, but i gotta believe there's a better satire of nascar still waiting to be done.… Expand

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