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DVD Anchorman - The Legend of Ron Burgundy Giftset (Widescreen Unrated Edition & Wake Up, Ron Burgundy)
Will Farrell followed up his star-making vehicle Elf, which matched his fine-tuned comic obliviousness to a sweet sincerity, with a more arrogant variation on the same character: Ron Burgundy, a macho, narcissistic news anchor from the 1970s. Along with his news posse--roving reporter Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd, Clueless), sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner), and dim-bulb weatherman Brick Tamland (Steve Carell, Bruce Almighty)--Burgundy rules the roost in San Diego, fawned upon by groupies and supported by a weary producer (Fred Willard, Best In Show) who tolerates Burgundy's ego because of good ratings. But when Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate, View from the Top) arrives with ambitions to become an anchor herself, she threatens the male-dominated newsroom. Anchorman has plenty of funny material, but it's as if Farrell couldn't decide what he really wanted to mock, and so took smart-ass cracks at everything in sight. Still, there are moments of inspired delirium. --Bret Fetzer
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Why can't I give it zero stars?
Okay, I don't know. Maybe I just don't get the so called "subtle humor" of this movie. I did not find anything even remotely funny about it. I don't even think there was a real plot behind this movie. It was just random events with no real meaning. It's definitely not an intelligent movie. The overall experience of watching this movie was somewhere between being annoyed and being bored. The summary of the movie would have to be "A two hour sexual harassment joke".
Bananas
This thing is outrageous.
If you enjoy outlandish "Animal House" funny, then you have no choice but to check this thing out. It is a ludicrous movie about ridiculous people. If that is not your thing, then ignore it. But, if you do decide to have a look, your taste in comedy just might change.
The plot is an easy one. Will Ferrell is Ron Burgundy - a hotshot news reporter in the 1970's. Back when they smoked on air and drank booze before their broadcasts. All of a sudden, the company he works for wants to put a woman on the air as his co-anchor. That's when the place just flips and what happens later is more hilarity, more fun and a whole lot more stupidity.
This thing is basically made up with Ben Stiller's "good friend crew." Every now and then, you will see a movie with Ben, Luke and Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn and as occasional as Will, Tim Robbins. They arer easily using their clout in Hollywood to make sure they are always on top, always casting each other and always making sure the movies they make don't suck. That would mess up their little plan. But, I have to admit, when they are together, it is awesome. There is a fight in a parking lot with Ron and his foes (played by Will's good friends) and it is the most insane part of the film. Truthfully, when the guest star cuts off the other guest star's arm without even thinking about it and then immediately SMOKES HIS PIPE while the war continues...that stuff is hard to write. It must have been ad libbed.
Another thing about this movie is how things have changed over the years. I have worked in television for 12 years and to hear Ron Burgundy say thanks to the technical crew after the show is a rarity. It almost NEVER, NEVER, NEVER HAPPENS, when the crew makes these people, all the way from the production writing to the tech crew doing the good cameras. Twice Ron does this and it is a lost art. There is no "thanks.
The film is 1970's sexist and if you cannot deal with that, then move on. Seriously.
The movie is the movie, but since this is the DVD unrated version, let's get to it.
I cannot kid you. They really worked hard at putting this thing together. For us. There really is no reason to put so much content into a DVD unless you are 1) proud of what never made it or 2) trying to give more to the fans. That's what I love and this video pays in spades.
The DELETED SCENES are great. Sometimes I wonder why some of these crazy things never made it to air. It must have been for time reasons. There is, like, a 3 second scene when Ron sees his father. It's really funny even thought it's nothing. But, I liked it. Some of the other stuff HAD TO GO no matter how funny.
The BLOOPERS are cool too. No more than what you would see elsewhere. But they are always funny. But that is just half the story. This is not the movie you saw at the theatre. This thing is unrated for a reason. Keep looking!
There is also a "funnier than you would think" music video of "Afternoon Delight," starring the cast of the film.
I love this movie. It is so stupid and so fun. They are not even trying to make sense sometimes and I love that about them. Awesome.
And the most important aspect of this thing is that I loved Christina Applegate on "Married With Children." But these guys were so guy-oriented with their script that they almost never give Christina winning lines. Almost NEVER. She is a wasted talent, a natural comic who has proven herself to be useful early in her career. I am STILL waiting for the movie that makes use of her hotness AND acting talent! Other actresses get to do this, why not her? ---unless there are some inside figures that I know nothing about. That's when I shut up and let Hollywood be Hollywood.
P.S.....STEVE CARRELL is amazing. He is so funny in this film, you will lose your mind. Talk about a guy making a career for himself! he is INCREDIBLY FUNNY! Look for him as the star of EVAN ALMIGHTY....the seqeul to BRUCE ALMIGHTY. And if u saw BRUCE, then you know the scene that made his career. It's worth renting just for that.. Perfection on film.
Pleasantly Surprised!
After seeing such harch critiscm of Anchorman, my expectations of this comedy were mighty low. But it is exactly those low expectations that led me to enjoy this movie.
Sure...a lot of the jokes most any dunce could understand, but that's one of the points that makes Anchorman so enojyable and accesible. While it's not a comdey classic, it is a entertaining time to spend when you have a few hours to spare.
The plot focuses around the Channel 4 News studio and the hijinks that occur after a woman is hired as a correspondant. The leading News Anchor Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) is quickly smitten with the new newswoman. And hilarity ensues.
The character that produces the biggest laughs would have to be Brick, played by Steve Carrell. Will Ferrell deffinitly has his moments as well.
While a few of the jokes are lame and don't get across, most of it is simple, harmless, and fun. If you are looking for something with a little more depth, this probably is not for you. Though, if you are looking for a light movie to raise your spirits, this is worth a try.
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