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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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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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RICKYBobbyAug 10, 2006

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

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JonathanC.Aug 4, 2006

It was very similar and yet very different from Anchorman. I think Anchorman produced bigger laughs and is the more enjoyable film, but I think TN is right behind it. I laughed almost constantly and there were a few times that tears were It was very similar and yet very different from Anchorman. I think Anchorman produced bigger laughs and is the more enjoyable film, but I think TN is right behind it. I laughed almost constantly and there were a few times that tears were coming out of my eyes. My favorite film of the summer and one of the funniest movies I've seen in quite some time.… Expand

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KristinAug 5, 2006

Whatever vague critiques there are here are just worthless. go see the movie. there's about 10 jokes per minute (taking conversational and character-based focus from the forty year old virgin) and extremely intelligent dialogue.Whatever vague critiques there are here are just worthless. go see the movie. there's about 10 jokes per minute (taking conversational and character-based focus from the forty year old virgin) and extremely intelligent dialogue. priceless comedy.… Expand

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PetrE.Aug 5, 2006

This movie is hilarious!

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BarryJAug 6, 2006

Hillarious. Laughs throughout. Never a lull.

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KevinAug 8, 2006

Hellarious! It sends up NASCAR while loving it. The acting is awesome all the way down to the minor parts. Check out Gary Cole as Ricky's dad - he actually should get a Best Supporting Actor nomination for this one. Also Amy Adams is Hellarious! It sends up NASCAR while loving it. The acting is awesome all the way down to the minor parts. Check out Gary Cole as Ricky's dad - he actually should get a Best Supporting Actor nomination for this one. Also Amy Adams is great as the mousy assistant who turns into something very different. Sacha Baron Cohen almost steals the movie with his gay French driver, but Will Ferrell has one of his best roles and infuses his character with alot of heart as well as some of the best jokes in the movie. See it!… Expand

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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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RonaldAug 10, 2006

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

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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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MichaelS.Aug 5, 2006

This movie is hilarious. Brilliant work.

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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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AlexisAug 13, 2006

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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JoshTheBot121May 6, 2023

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

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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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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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PatrickB.Aug 7, 2006

This is a very funny film, especially for Southerners out there! It plays well into the typical NASCAR fan -- why else would the villan be French and gay? (Borat does a fine job with the role. The bad French accent is wonderful.) The best This is a very funny film, especially for Southerners out there! It plays well into the typical NASCAR fan -- why else would the villan be French and gay? (Borat does a fine job with the role. The bad French accent is wonderful.) The best scenes involve Bobby's kids however. The smaller, redheaded kid is hilarious with his snide remarks. If you want a good laugh in a summer filled with misses, see this film!… Expand

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MichaelC.Aug 4, 2006

This Movie Was Absolutely Hilarious..I, as well as the whole audience was laughing the whole way through. Although there were definetly some uneccessary parts, you forget about them because you are laughing so hard. Will Ferrell does it This Movie Was Absolutely Hilarious..I, as well as the whole audience was laughing the whole way through. Although there were definetly some uneccessary parts, you forget about them because you are laughing so hard. Will Ferrell does it again, Easily the best comedy of 2006.… Expand

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RogerS.Aug 5, 2006

Very funny movie. I laughed at the way people looked at each other and themselves. "I want to get a gun and be a friendly crack dealer" LOL. The kiss was laughing a lot too NASCAR never looked so happy.

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GigglesTheClownAug 6, 2006

I like to judge comedies by the sheer volume and frequency of the laughs that they bring, "Talladega Nights" is a solid 9 on this scale. Ignore the twats that over-intellectualize movies like this. Chances are they're that boring, I like to judge comedies by the sheer volume and frequency of the laughs that they bring, "Talladega Nights" is a solid 9 on this scale. Ignore the twats that over-intellectualize movies like this. Chances are they're that boring, depressing co-worker that never shuts up.… Expand

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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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FilmfanAug 6, 2006

This is a very funny film. It is less subtle but more funny than "Anchorman". Ferrell is hilarious, so too Reilly and Baron Cohen. Even the women who have smaller roles put on some great performances. The relatively low user ratings for the This is a very funny film. It is less subtle but more funny than "Anchorman". Ferrell is hilarious, so too Reilly and Baron Cohen. Even the women who have smaller roles put on some great performances. The relatively low user ratings for the film surprise me. As goofy and overdrawn as the humor is, there is often a clever underlying critique of American culture that might be escaping some viewers. Bottom line, if you like Ferrel, you will have a great time.… Expand

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LindaSep 23, 2006

Thank you baby Jesus!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BlancoA.Aug 4, 2006

The midnight show crowd I saw this with was roaring... There are enough hysterical individual gags to bind the film together. Of course, there are a couple of stretches toward the middle which aren't stellar, but Will Farrell is The midnight show crowd I saw this with was roaring... There are enough hysterical individual gags to bind the film together. Of course, there are a couple of stretches toward the middle which aren't stellar, but Will Farrell is probably funnier than he's been since "Old School" and John C. Reilly is a perfect counterpart for him. Amy Adams is smokin' in her role (and absolutely dwarfs Leslie Bibb). Another note: the use of ACDC's "TNT" and Sepultura's "Desperate Cry [corrected!]" during the last race was absolutely dead on perfect. If you have any interest at all in NASCAR, you'll probably be in heaven. All I know is that I laughed my ass of for a good portion of this film (much like I did in "Clerks II") and it's just a damned good time. Not a classic, but you shouldn't be disappointed. [Why do I feel like a little Applebees tonight?]… Expand

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ChuckYoAug 5, 2006

So far, this is the best film of the year! This film is just as funny as Wedding Crashers.

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J.H.Aug 8, 2006

If you like Will Ferrell's type of humor, you will probably love this movie. I watched it with two friends and we all loved it! This may be Ferrell's best movie yet.

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MeikeG.Aug 5, 2006

To Blanco A. i have to correct you. yes it was a Sepultura song ... but it was not "Dead Embryonic Cells" it was "Desperate Cry" that was in the movie.

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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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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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NickE.Aug 6, 2006

Well, it's 2 hours of cheap laughs, but there's a certain humanity about Ferell's performance. Also, Sasha Baron Cohen is officially the funniest human on the planet.

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WongitAug 7, 2006

Awsome movie. Laughed my ass off and thats what your going to see the movie for right? definet check!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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WAKOJAKOAug 6, 2006

Not a great movie, but a far as comedies and most films in general, it's pretty good. My friends and I laughed our asses off all throughout.

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PatrickSep 20, 2006

It was good fun, but nothing compared to Anchorman.

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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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Rev.RikardAug 5, 2006

If you like smart, thought provoking comedies (ala Woody Allen) Talladega Nights will disappoint you. However, if you want to enjoy an entertaining afternoon this film isn't bad. McKay pits a good ol boy sport against the gay lifestyle, If you like smart, thought provoking comedies (ala Woody Allen) Talladega Nights will disappoint you. However, if you want to enjoy an entertaining afternoon this film isn't bad. McKay pits a good ol boy sport against the gay lifestyle, family values against a twisted understanding of what those values are. Toss Will Ferrell at his funniest and you have Talladega Nights. It has not been a great year for comedies, but this one is at least enjoyable.… Expand

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JonC.Aug 5, 2006

Although I did not find the film totally hysterical, it is funny. Forget what Ron B says. I can assure you that the average NASCAR fan would not understand the humor in this film.

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TimM.Aug 6, 2006

Good, not great. I liked anchorman better, thought it was funnier. this movie felt long cuz some of the material kept getting recycled. still laughed pretty f-in hard sometimes, but not all the time. and i just saw it last night and nothingGood, not great. I liked anchorman better, thought it was funnier. this movie felt long cuz some of the material kept getting recycled. still laughed pretty f-in hard sometimes, but not all the time. and i just saw it last night and nothing about the movie sticks in my head. except applebees, powerade, wonder bread, perrier, taco bell, dominos, old spice, kfc... MUST SPEND MONEY...… Expand

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MattK.Aug 6, 2006

The advertisments were in it to parody NASCAR in general, you moron. The movie is good, if you enjoyed Ferrel's previous works. The plot does get into the way a bit, but it's worth the comedy.

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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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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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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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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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[Anonymous]Aug 14, 2006

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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JesseDillingerApr 25, 2023

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

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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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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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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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MendyC.Aug 5, 2006

Something was off about this movie. There are a few good laughs here and there but I kept thinking of so many different funnier directions the writers could have taken this movie. Bottom line: meh.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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DrewF.Aug 5, 2006

There are two things that are exceptionally funny in this film: 1) Gary Cole. That guy is just criminally underrated. 2) The joke about the film "THE HIGHLANDER". I admit that Ferrell's brand of "Throw everything possible at you and There are two things that are exceptionally funny in this film: 1) Gary Cole. That guy is just criminally underrated. 2) The joke about the film "THE HIGHLANDER". I admit that Ferrell's brand of "Throw everything possible at you and hope SOMETHING sticks" of comedy just isn't my bag. I like sharp, smart , well-executed comedy. This film features none of the above. Never thought i'd see the day that John C Reilly disappointed me, but here we are. Movie does have some laughs, but overall a waste of time.… Expand

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MichaelB.Aug 6, 2006

This is a completely un-exceptional film. As Mendy said, there are a few laughs here and there, but not enough to recommend this movie to anyone.

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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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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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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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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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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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RikiegeDec 7, 2012

A very crude movie psychologically.

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amheretojudgeFeb 24, 2019

One 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 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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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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