Anchorman : The Legend of Ron Burgandy

DylanDog · Post by **DylanDog** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:07 pm

This movie holds absolutely no surprises. If you like Will Ferrell at his utmost stupidest (like I do) then by all means head on out to see it. If not, you probably better steer clear of this one, it won't do much to change your mind about him. He plays the lead whose life is perfect as San Diego's top newsman, until Christina Applegate is added as the first female member of the news team with aspirations of becoming a lead anchor. Besides this troubling occurance, there is also quite the rivalry with other news teams from around town, news teams that feature a number of cameo's from other prominent comedians. There's several laugh out loud scenes as well as plenty of cheap, but funny, gags. Steve Carell as retarded weatherman Brick Tamland is probably the least funny character in the movie. (As a side note, Strangers With Candy fans may recall that Carell originally was to play a retarded lawyer in an episode of that great show, but the idea was scrapped. Having seen what I imagine was simply that character planted into this movie, I must say I'm glad it didn't make the cut.) One thing I thought was a real nice touch was the narration by A&E's Bill Kurtis and in the Smokey and the Bandit style outtakes during the credits they showed an outtake of, you guessed it, Smokey and the Bandit. Much like Dawn of the Dead, stay until the lights come up if you wanna see all there is to see.

behindspace · Post by **behindspace** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 1:01 am

is the best movie ever made.

i wont be expecting any replies...

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 9:15 pm

Shit, I'll reply...

I'm really looking forward to seeing this. Will Ferrell is awesome.

behindspace · Post by **behindspace** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 12:29 am

this movie is amazing. perfect.

Latte Thunder · Post by **Latte Thunder** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 7:07 am

I was dying during this movie. Just about every gag was funny. Toward the end, things got really, really weird, though. That whole encounter with the dog and the bear was just fucking strange.

Bill Kurtis was right, though, Ron Burgundy is "the balls."

behindspace · Post by **behindspace** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 11:13 am

"did you throw a trident?"

"and...uh...Brick...you MIGHT want to skip town for awhile cause you're probably wanted for murder."

Kimberly · Post by **Kimberly** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 12:44 pm

Jack Black and the dog killed me...

And the gang fight was priceless...

Really enjoyed it

MattV · Post by **MattV** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:07 pm

it was really really good!!! I liked it better than old school

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 2:30 am

Greatness on a Stick!

Loved it!

behindspace · Post by **behindspace** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 2:33 am

Originally posted by Kat
Greatness on a Stick!

Loved it!

isnt it just amazing!

"it's a scorcher! *looks at carton* Milk was a bad choice!"

improv rules.

Kimberly · Post by **Kimberly** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 12:52 pm

"I'm going to punch you in the ovaries... right in the baby maker"

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Anchorman : The Legend of Ron Burgandy

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