Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 21, 2007
6.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 136 Ratings
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5
MikeR.Jun 24, 2008
Some laughs, but pretty unfunny overall.
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10
ShammyShamJul 7, 2008
I laughed most of the time, shook my head for a few parts, but overall this movie was funny. I enjoyed it. especially the part..."and you never paid for drugs!" LMAO.
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10
DanielKJan 9, 2008
Well i just want to say that, first of all I personally would not give this movie a 10 but i would give it no less then 7. This B.S. about how the movie was rated 0 is just stupid. Does this movie have some hilarious moments? Yes. Does this Well i just want to say that, first of all I personally would not give this movie a 10 but i would give it no less then 7. This B.S. about how the movie was rated 0 is just stupid. Does this movie have some hilarious moments? Yes. Does this movie have parts where it drags a little? Absolutely... This movie does remind me of Anchorman being that it has it's stupid jokes and smart jokes. I would recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys laughing at idiocy, loves classic music, and enjoys past generations.… Expand
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RyanM.Apr 20, 2008
Turned it off after 43 minutes into it. Nice idea, good premise. Horribly written, terrible, almost kitschy acting. And cliche till it's pounded through your skull, leaving you angrily numb.
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3
PeterP.Jan 2, 2008
In the commercials, they said that it was made from the same director or producer from "Superbad" and "knocked up". I would've never guessed it. It didn't even come close to being as funny as them. The humor in that movie was soo In the commercials, they said that it was made from the same director or producer from "Superbad" and "knocked up". I would've never guessed it. It didn't even come close to being as funny as them. The humor in that movie was soo retarded. I think i honestly laughed once or twicce the whole time. … Expand
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10
bobarinoJan 2, 2008
This movie was halarious. I couldnt stop laughing and the music was surprisingly good also. if you like the anchorman humor, or talladega nights then you'll love this movie. i can't believe it only got a 64 from users and critics This movie was halarious. I couldnt stop laughing and the music was surprisingly good also. if you like the anchorman humor, or talladega nights then you'll love this movie. i can't believe it only got a 64 from users and critics it was just so damn good. i loved jack white as elvis and john c reilly walks so hard!!!… Expand
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5
JoshuaE.Dec 22, 2007
Walk Hard got me to laugh, but they weren't big laughs. It was more like "ahhh, that's kind of funny." I usually like Apatow's efforts, but his writing co-credits on this film don't do his catalogue justice. Many of the Walk Hard got me to laugh, but they weren't big laughs. It was more like "ahhh, that's kind of funny." I usually like Apatow's efforts, but his writing co-credits on this film don't do his catalogue justice. Many of the gags seem shoehorned into the genre parody and just don't do the job well enough over the course of the film to warrant anything more than a "meh" and a justifiably middle of the road rating.… Expand
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3
KarenB.Dec 26, 2007
Mr. Apatow, I know Spinal Tap. And this movie, sir, is no Spinal Tap. I barely laughed through this movie. Highly overrated and overhyped, many of the jokes cames across as underwhelming and overused.
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3
MattP.Jan 1, 2008
If not for the hilarious Beatles moment and the Bob Dylan spoof, this movie would be nothing more than jokes told around the couch with a bunch of guys with beers in their hands and Dylan on the stereo. The movie might as well have a big If not for the hilarious Beatles moment and the Bob Dylan spoof, this movie would be nothing more than jokes told around the couch with a bunch of guys with beers in their hands and Dylan on the stereo. The movie might as well have a big sign that says "LAUGH NOW" everytime a joke is on screen. I was dissapointed to say the least.… Expand
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RowanSJan 2, 2008
I found myself near a movie theatre with 10 dollars and nothing to do, and out of the six films playing, this was what I chose to see. Knowing the basic story, and knowing Judd Appatow was involved I chose to see it. This is more like I found myself near a movie theatre with 10 dollars and nothing to do, and out of the six films playing, this was what I chose to see. Knowing the basic story, and knowing Judd Appatow was involved I chose to see it. This is more like Anchorman then anything else He's been involved with for certain, and I was pleasantly surprised considering how unfunny the trailers and commercials were. Very tongue in cheek, and some awesome performances from John C. Reilly and Tim Meadows. Overall, not a great movie, but a fun movie that was worth the 5.50 matinee I payed to see it.… Expand
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DanielWJan 4, 2008
Mr. Apatow has got to stop reading his own press. Not everything that springs forth from his imagination is funny. This certainly isn't. In its proximity to biopics that came out in the last couple of years, it displays the laziness of Mr. Apatow has got to stop reading his own press. Not everything that springs forth from his imagination is funny. This certainly isn't. In its proximity to biopics that came out in the last couple of years, it displays the laziness of the Scary Movie/Date Movie franchise. The Spinal Tap comparisons may not be fair, but they are only natural given the theme, and suffice it to say that Walk Hard suffers in comparison. There were exactly two bits that evinced a bit of comedic imagination: the Beatles' encounter (I am sure much of that was ad libbed by Jack Black, Jason Schwartzmannm, et al) and the Dylan spoof. The rest was no better than a bad SNL skit, extended ad nauseam. Reilly is a decent singer, though. They should have cast him in Sweeny Todd!… Expand
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TheresaT.Jan 6, 2008
This movie was so overated, it was a waste of my money. The nudity in this movie was ridiculous it was completly overused, and the movie had no point. I wish i had never seen this!!
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10
MarkC.Jan 7, 2008
One of the funniest, sharpest and most inspired parodies I've seen since, well This Is Spinal Tap. Some of the references will go over some people's heads (well, most, based on the reviews here), but this well-acted and crafted -- One of the funniest, sharpest and most inspired parodies I've seen since, well This Is Spinal Tap. Some of the references will go over some people's heads (well, most, based on the reviews here), but this well-acted and crafted -- the music numbers are as good as most record -- piece is definitely worth a second look. I liked it more than Knocked Up or Superbad, actually.… Expand
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3
JustinH.Apr 13, 2008
It's the same joke, over and over again. So if you think it's funny the first time, you'll love this movie. I for one, thought it drew too much from "Walk the Line," and therefore they weren't able to actually go anywhere It's the same joke, over and over again. So if you think it's funny the first time, you'll love this movie. I for one, thought it drew too much from "Walk the Line," and therefore they weren't able to actually go anywhere new with the movie, and it became a cliche biopic satire flick.… Expand
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BusterB.Apr 18, 2008
Hilarious, John C. Reilly is perfect as title character and Jenna Fischer showed me a side that I had never seen before. In fact, it kind of scared me. This movie keeps proving that Judd Apatow is the master of today's comedy and the Hilarious, John C. Reilly is perfect as title character and Jenna Fischer showed me a side that I had never seen before. In fact, it kind of scared me. This movie keeps proving that Judd Apatow is the master of today's comedy and the music was most excellent. It almost convinced me to go and buy the album.… Expand
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JayH.Apr 3, 2008
Amusing satire on just about every musical biography film ever made, John C Reilly pulls it all off, and gives a talented performance. It does begin to wear thin after an hour or so, but it's a fun movie.
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ChadS.Dec 24, 2007
Is it too soon to make jokes about Johnny Cash? I think so, even though "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" is meant to skewer the musical biopic more than the man in black himself. Cash fans may cringe at jokes about his legendary drug abuse Is it too soon to make jokes about Johnny Cash? I think so, even though "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" is meant to skewer the musical biopic more than the man in black himself. Cash fans may cringe at jokes about his legendary drug abuse and estranged relationship with his father. Laughter transcends bad taste, but therein lies the problem with "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story", a lot of the humor inspired by "Walk the Line" is simply not funny. The surreal, and unexpected use of gore will drop jaws. It seems phoned in from another movie. Dewey also tries on so many musical hats, he never comes across as a real artist. The only songs that work are those in the country vein. Brian Wilson fans may bristle at Cox's "Pet Sounds"-influenced sessions. "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" is a cold-hearted assemblage of obvious jokes that satirize the drug-addled life of a musical superstar, often without any heart or wit.… Expand
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NopieT.Dec 26, 2007
I like John C. Reilly very much and expected this to be an embarrassingly stupid yet occasionally very funny movie. It threw me because it has fewer stupid slapstick moments than I expected and those it has weren't that funny. For me, I like John C. Reilly very much and expected this to be an embarrassingly stupid yet occasionally very funny movie. It threw me because it has fewer stupid slapstick moments than I expected and those it has weren't that funny. For me, it missed big time. Dull and not funny.… Expand
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10
TimA.Jan 13, 2008
This is a real real funny movie- especially when you sing along with the songs. Most of the songs were written by Dan Bern who is a great singer/songwritter in his own right. Really loved it saw it 3 times - can't wait for the WALK This is a real real funny movie- especially when you sing along with the songs. Most of the songs were written by Dan Bern who is a great singer/songwritter in his own right. Really loved it saw it 3 times - can't wait for the WALK HARDER the extended version on DVD in March.… Expand
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2
ChrisC.Jan 2, 2008
Almost as stupid and unfunny as date movie but the music was good and there was moments of laughter.
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2
HowieLJan 2, 2008
Can't believe someone compared this movie to Anchorman. The only similarities for me is that they're movies. Anchorman was hilarious. Dewey Cox was simply not funny and boring. There was nothing clever or smart about any of the Can't believe someone compared this movie to Anchorman. The only similarities for me is that they're movies. Anchorman was hilarious. Dewey Cox was simply not funny and boring. There was nothing clever or smart about any of the jokes. Dewey pretty much plays the straight man too. The idea was good but the movie I thought was one big waste of time and money.… Expand
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RyanC.Jan 3, 2008
I walked hard....right out of the theater about 40 min into the flick.
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7
ChrisCJan 5, 2008
Funny movie, but it has a problem with audiences. It has a style of humor only young people will like, but it's full of references only old people will get. Honestly, how many people who know enough about Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, the Funny movie, but it has a problem with audiences. It has a style of humor only young people will like, but it's full of references only old people will get. Honestly, how many people who know enough about Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the rest to appreciate the jokes would actually go for dumb humor? And, as judging by the other comments, the dumb humor wasn't even quite dumb enough to satisfy the dumb humor buffs. Mr Derek P: You KNOW you laughed at the naked fight scene in Borat, so don't pretend the naked people scene really bothered you in this.… Expand
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9
SteveJan 8, 2008
Hilarious amalgam of various music stars and styles into one goofy star. Beatles scene is a classic!
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5
RockF.Apr 12, 2008
Lights years ahead of typical parodies (Meet The Spartans, Epic Movie, etc.), but still disappointing. Reminds me of Will Ferrell's movies, which generally contain a few inspired laughs among unbearably flat scenes that seem to go on forever.
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9
AndyAApr 21, 2008
This is an in your face literal lighthearted spoof of some our music idols and us. The best and funniest I
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8
MikeN.Apr 9, 2008
The "Cox" jokes that the movie insists on making every 3 minutes generate exactly zero laughs. But other than that almost everything works in this very funny send-up of biopics, the history of Rock and Roll, the cultural fads of the past 40 The "Cox" jokes that the movie insists on making every 3 minutes generate exactly zero laughs. But other than that almost everything works in this very funny send-up of biopics, the history of Rock and Roll, the cultural fads of the past 40 years and how they all blend together in our collective conciousness. Plus the music is really pretty decent. It is funnier than Spinal Tap and has better music. What more do you want?… Expand
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6
RobertI.May 3, 2008
Over the top, not funny enough, and gross when it needs to be sharp, but the music's great and Reilly is ultra good.
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9
PatPJun 3, 2008
It saddens me to see that this often hilarious movie is drifting into obscurity. Walk Hard is one of the funniest movies I have seen in a long time, and only suffers from the occasional slow section that just barely drags it out of the top It saddens me to see that this often hilarious movie is drifting into obscurity. Walk Hard is one of the funniest movies I have seen in a long time, and only suffers from the occasional slow section that just barely drags it out of the top echelon of raunchy comedies. If you are even marginally interested in this movie, check it out, and you likely won't be disappointed. Adequate litmus tests to determine if you would enjoy this movie include: 1) Did the title make you chuckle? 2) Do you enjoy other Apatow movies? and 3) Did you enjoy the comedic stylings of the comedy troupes The State or Kids in the Hall? If you answered yes to any of these, give this movie a shot, and spread the good word.… Expand
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10
DannyH.Dec 21, 2007
Being a huge judd apatow fan i was going into this movie with high hopes, and all of these hopes were fulfilled. I am definitely now convinced that all of these magazines and other reviewer have no idea what they are talking about and haveBeing a huge judd apatow fan i was going into this movie with high hopes, and all of these hopes were fulfilled. I am definitely now convinced that all of these magazines and other reviewer have no idea what they are talking about and have lost the sense of smart ridiculous humor. If you like any of his other movies, you will definitely love this movie. Walk Hard!… Expand
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BillyS.Dec 23, 2007
Starring John C. Reilly. It's about time!!
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9
[Anonymous]Dec 23, 2007
This is a fantastic movie that has a lot more to offer than just a Walk The Line parody. As long as you keep your mind open and don't mind seeing a few penis's, I definitely recommend this movie. Also, for a comedy, this movie has This is a fantastic movie that has a lot more to offer than just a Walk The Line parody. As long as you keep your mind open and don't mind seeing a few penis's, I definitely recommend this movie. Also, for a comedy, this movie has fantastic music, I've had "Walk Hard" stuck in my head for days now.… Expand
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TadS.Dec 23, 2007
A funny idea made by funny people that turns out to be not funny at all.
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JoeDec 26, 2007
This is a classic. This movie pushes the envelope in contemporary America. The jokes are sophisticated and funny. I haven't seen a movie this good since Rushmore. This movie takes on anti-semitism, the absurd war on drugs and other This is a classic. This movie pushes the envelope in contemporary America. The jokes are sophisticated and funny. I haven't seen a movie this good since Rushmore. This movie takes on anti-semitism, the absurd war on drugs and other sensitive topics with humor and honesty.… Expand
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DeborahS.Dec 30, 2007
It's all good, but the scene where Tim Meadows answers Dewey's questions about marijuana and the hilarious Dylanesque songs (and I love Dylan) are worth the price of admission alone. This is probably not for everyone. I think you It's all good, but the scene where Tim Meadows answers Dewey's questions about marijuana and the hilarious Dylanesque songs (and I love Dylan) are worth the price of admission alone. This is probably not for everyone. I think you need to be "of a certain age" and love popular music--yet be able to laugh about some of its pretensions--to really understand and enjoy the film.… Expand
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SamApr 18, 2008
We turned it off after 10 minutes, good reviews for this must be funded. wow what garbage.
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TylerG.Dec 21, 2007
Hilarious. This movie will have you rolling, but I must warn you that it is not for everyone. You have to appreciate the crazy senseless humor that John Reily does so well. For fans of slapstick parody, walk to your nearest theater and walk hard.
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10
JonoB.Dec 21, 2007
It's from Apatow...what were you expecting.
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BrentonL.Dec 23, 2007
Apatow and crew were disappointing this time. The first 30 minutes are hilarious, then the running jokes start to get old.
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AndyZ.Dec 23, 2007
This movie was not nearly as funny as I had hoped, the jokes were re-hashed. Terrible writing and equally poor acting. Very disappointing. There seemed to be no point to some of the gags, they just didn't work.
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DerekP.Dec 24, 2007
This movie was awful. The scene that forced us to stare at some guy's genitals was about as painful as John C. Reilly's jokes. Mr. Reilly, you were the reason Talladaga Nights was awful, and you didn't keep me from vomiting This movie was awful. The scene that forced us to stare at some guy's genitals was about as painful as John C. Reilly's jokes. Mr. Reilly, you were the reason Talladaga Nights was awful, and you didn't keep me from vomiting throughout this flick.… Expand
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KGF.Dec 26, 2007
Halarious. Like Anchorman where the joke is taken WAAAAY too far but if you're along for the ride, enjoy. Stupid, utterly stupid. But also very very funny. True, not laugh-out-loud funny, but funny. It's really too bad that due to Halarious. Like Anchorman where the joke is taken WAAAAY too far but if you're along for the ride, enjoy. Stupid, utterly stupid. But also very very funny. True, not laugh-out-loud funny, but funny. It's really too bad that due to "Knocked Up" and "Superbad," people will expect near-perfection from Apatow and Co. Take the expectations away and this is a funky little way to spend 90 minutes, with or without the wacky-tabacky.… Expand
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KevinFDec 31, 2007
Pretty funny movie if you were a fan of Anchorman. Some of the jokes made you wonder why the writers put that in there but overall it was put together decently. I liked Anchorman better though...
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JimK.Dec 31, 2007
Went there not knowing what to expect. I am not a Johnny Cash fan so that didn't hinder my perspective of the film. I found it very funny, very entertaining...and not in a slapstick way, but in a way of wit and irony. It is one of those Went there not knowing what to expect. I am not a Johnny Cash fan so that didn't hinder my perspective of the film. I found it very funny, very entertaining...and not in a slapstick way, but in a way of wit and irony. It is one of those movies that you'll see a second time and laugh harder. The soundtrack is remarkably solid, too. It does satire a couple of groups that do not really have a sense of humor about themselves...so you're sure to get some people denigrating the film because they walked out insulted. But it is all in good fun, and if you don't laugh out loud at least a few times, therapy may be in your best interest.… Expand
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Tss5078Oct 18, 2015
I'm not a fan of farces, and to be honest, I'm not that crazy about John C. Reilly, but one thing you can be sure of, is that when I see Judd Apatow's name attached to something, I'll eventually see it. Walk Hard is a mocumentary about anI'm not a fan of farces, and to be honest, I'm not that crazy about John C. Reilly, but one thing you can be sure of, is that when I see Judd Apatow's name attached to something, I'll eventually see it. Walk Hard is a mocumentary about an Elvis Presley type persona, whose music spanned an evolved over a 50 year career. As styles changed, so did Dewey Cox, his outfits, personality, and his music, it was all very clever. I especially liked when he ran into the Beatles at a monastery in India. Walk Hard has some very funny moments, but this film would be nothing without John C. Reilly. It seems like he's in everything these days and most of the roles are quite forgettable, but Dewey Cox is easily his crowning achievement. Reilly is an actor I don't care for, in a style of film I don't care for, yet I was still very amused by the whole thing. The one negative I can give the film, is that is was exceptionally long for this type of film and it spent far too much time on the early stages of his life. The end of the film felt rushed to avoid it becoming a three hour movie, which to me suggests that maybe it should have been split in two. The inherit problem with comedies is that the longer they are, the more tiresome they become. While I enjoyed the first half of the movie a lot, by the end I really couldn't wait for it to end. Farcical comedies are usually way out there and Walk Hard has some of that, but by and large it was an interesting take on fifty years of American pop culture. The film and it's star far exceeded my expectations and for what it was, I was impressed.… Expand
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StoneyzatigerDec 14, 2014
In “Lets Duet” one has to wonder how can one song can contain so many double entendres and still sound kind of “normal”? Dewey Cox story contains some excellent writing.

Arguably one of the funniest Parodies’ for a long while. John CIn “Lets Duet” one has to wonder how can one song can contain so many double entendres and still sound kind of “normal”? Dewey Cox story contains some excellent writing.

Arguably one of the funniest Parodies’ for a long while. John C Reilly hits the mark perfectly and without will Farrell to inject his own style with a blend of egotistical characters .

Just like “Talladega nights”, “Walk hard” is teeming with subtle gags from start to finish that require more than a basic frame of reference to understand. From some of the negative reviews its clear they were not always understood by everyone. From the “You don’t want to try this” drug routines to the classic “penis in shot” it’s a movie so funny you just wish everyone could “get it”.… Expand
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Meth-dudeSep 9, 2016
It was good comedy overall. Great acting performances, funny jokes and an interesting and entertaining story. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story might be a little too long for it's own good and some jokes might not be funny but, overall, it wasIt was good comedy overall. Great acting performances, funny jokes and an interesting and entertaining story. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story might be a little too long for it's own good and some jokes might not be funny but, overall, it was a good movie.… Expand
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ydnar4Apr 22, 2015
Walk Hard is a spoof of popular music biopics. This film draws most of its influence from Walk the Line, the Johnny Cash biography and Ray, the Ray Charles biography. This film was the best it could be in my opinion. I'm glad it didn't turnWalk Hard is a spoof of popular music biopics. This film draws most of its influence from Walk the Line, the Johnny Cash biography and Ray, the Ray Charles biography. This film was the best it could be in my opinion. I'm glad it didn't turn into a Scary Movie rip off. It was wonderfully written by one of my favorite figures in comedy Judd Apatow and John C. Reilly finally gets a leading role after hiding behind Will Ferrell for years. What makes the film fun are the amount of cameo appearances of rock stars both dead and alive. There are also many comedy characters hidden throughout the film. The original music is also pretty strong for a spoof movie.… Expand
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FartButtJul 7, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is dumb, like super super dumb. BUT, I love it. It’s really entertaining. “You cut me in half pretty bad.”… Expand
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DoZY_WoZYMar 16, 2021
If you give this movie a bad review, you are either in a vegetative state, or just dead.
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SkummehJun 19, 2022
Hit and miss with a recycled premise but it still had enough good moments to make it worth watching. You're missing nothing if you skip it.
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ArmyjacksonOct 25, 2022
I have never seen a movie so many times and still enjoyed it as I have this one. It's also one of the most quotable movies I've ever watched. I recommend watching this under more blankets if you get cold, but less blankets if you get hot.
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