Anchorman the Legend of Ron Burgundy
Synopsis: Will Ferrell is Ron Burgundy, a top-rated 1970’s San Diego anchorman who believes women have a place in the newsroom – as long as they stick to covering fashion shows or late – breaking cooking stories. So when Ron is told he’ll be working with a bright young newswoman (Christina Applegate) who’s beautiful, ambitious and smart enough to be more than eye candy, it’s not just a clash of two TV people with really great hair – it’s war! Filled with wicked wit and slapstick humor, Anchorman is the year’s most wildly irreverent, must – see comedy hit!
Rating: R and Unrated versions
Run Time:1 hr 38 min
Director: Adam McKay
Dvd Extra’s: Audio: English or French, Subtitles: English, French, or Spanish, Feature Commentary, Bloopers, The Making of Anchorman, “After Delight” Music Video, A Conversation With Ron Burgundy, Ron Burgundy at the MTV Movie Awards, ESPN Audition, Deleted Scenes, Trailers, Cast, Filmmakers, Production Notes
Hidden Features: On the best buy bonus disc, while in ‘Todays Headlines’, hit the RIGHT arrow and it will highlight a 4. Hit ENTER and it will play about 8 minutes of the dog funeral.
Nudity Factor: None
Of Note: The Mexican restaurant Veronica visits with the girls from the station is named “Escupimos en su Alimento”. In Spanish, that means, “We spit in your food”.
Recommendations:
I must confess, I’ve never quite been a devotee of the comedic stylings of Will Ferrell, and this particular film only serves to solidify my stance. As I sat through the movie, I found myself eagerly anticipating the moment when the humor would finally hit its mark. Alas, even after enduring the entirety of the credits, I was left sorely disappointed by the lack of genuine laughs.
It seems that my comedic tastes lean more towards humor with a well-crafted punchline or a clever premise, rather than simply watching someone engage in absurd antics. Therefore, I cannot in good conscience recommend purchasing this film. However, if you happen to have a penchant for this particular brand of humor, then perhaps borrowing it would be a more suitable option.