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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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