Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Cringer · 07-10-2004, 05:45 PM

Went and saw this last night at 11:50 pm with the wife and kid....

BRILLIANT!!!

I loved it, my favorite comedy by FAR since Old School.....and of course has everyone of the Will Ferrell-Vince Vaughn-Ben Stiller circle of actors in it that I didn't expect to see. Jack Black and Stiller were a suprise.

Super funny, and insanely wacky!

Anyone else see this?

"I killed a man with a trident." Man, I thought I was 17 and high again I was laughing so hard!

GoSeahawks · 07-10-2004, 06:18 PM

You stay classy.........planet earth

Bubba Wheels · 07-10-2004, 06:21 PM

Too bad Will Ferrell is in it.

kcchief19 · 07-10-2004, 06:22 PM

Excellent. A movie that appeals to someone who is/feels 17 and high. Quite an endorsement.

GoSeahawks · 07-10-2004, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

Too bad Will Ferrell is in it.

I officially hate you

The Afoci · 07-10-2004, 06:29 PM

GoSeahawks, Bubba Wheels and kcchief19: Blah, Blah, Blah, Whine, I am old, Whine, Blah, Blah, Blah.

Cringer: Packers suck.

I got nothing.

Cringer · 07-10-2004, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

Excellent. A movie that appeals to someone who is/feels 17 and high. Quite an endorsement.

Excellent. Quite a misunderstanding.

The Afoci · 07-10-2004, 06:31 PM

Wait, I forgot to mention the movie looks splendid.

kcchief19 · 07-10-2004, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

Excellent. Quite a misunderstanding.

Excellent. I don't think so.

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Man, I thought I was 17 and high again I was laughing so hard!

How did I misunderstand that?

I'm not making fun of you for liking the movie, I'm just saying that if you were laughing as hard as you did when you were 17 and high, it isn't that big of an endorsement because I know people who thought their fingers were funny when they were 17 and high.

I'm sure it's a funny a movie and I'm sure it would be even funnier if you were 17 and high. You go girl.

sabotai · 07-10-2004, 06:45 PM

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I'm not making fun of you for liking the movie, I'm just saying that if you were laughing as hard as you did when you were 17 and high, it isn't that big of an endorsement because I know people who thought their fingers were funny when they were 17 and high.

How is it not a big endorsement, then? It sounds like what he was saying was that it's a hilarious movie that will make you laugh very hard. Not that if you are 17 and high, it will make you laugh.

Cringer · 07-10-2004, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

How is it not a big endorsement, then? It sounds like what he was saying was that it's a hilarious movie that will make you laugh very hard. Not that if you are 17 and high, it will make you laugh.

Pretty much what I meant.

BishopMVP · 07-10-2004, 07:18 PM

Good, some insanely funny parts (Jack Black cameo, the Trident) but some parts that were just way too outlandish to appeal to someone who wasn't 12 or high.

Cringer · 07-10-2004, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Good, some insanely funny parts (Jack Black cameo, the Trident) but some parts that were just way too outlandish to appeal to someone who wasn't 12 or high.

Outlandish? The rumble scene maybe, or the ending with the bears? I thought it was insane to throw that stuff in there but at the same time it just kind of fit.

Anyways, I understand different strokes for different folks and that some guys just don't like the slap in the face humor or the childish kind of humor, as for me I do. If that makes me uneducated (which I pretty much am I guess, no college and I went to public schools) then I'm fine with it.

BTW, Bush lovers will take offense to something said in the end, which I found to be a funny cheap shot......

Bubba Wheels · 07-10-2004, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

Outlandish? The rumble scene maybe, or the ending with the bears? I thought it was insane to throw that stuff in there but at the same time it just kind of fit.

Anyways, I understand different strokes for different folks and that some guys just don't like the slap in the face humor or the childish kind of humor, as for me I do. If that makes me uneducated (which I pretty much am I guess, no college and I went to public schools) then I'm fine with it.

BTW, Bush lovers will take offense to something said in the end, which I found to be a funny cheap shot......

Gee, what a surprise...Hollywood taking a shot at a Republican in a movie, what will there ever be next? Maybe a scene of a grocery bag with a loaf of French bread sticking out of it. Wonders never cease.

Cringer · 07-10-2004, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

Gee, what a surprise...Hollywood taking a shot at a Republican in a movie, what will there ever be next? Maybe a scene of a grocery bag with a loaf of French bread sticking out of it. Wonders never cease.

It happens sometimes I guess...........

ice4277 · 07-10-2004, 08:50 PM

Pretty funny movie. Although I was one of the oldest people in the theater (I'm 26). Still, would definitely recommend it to anybody who likes a comedy in the Old School-type of mold.

Anthony · 07-10-2004, 08:59 PM

Ben Stiller's cameo was the funniest stuff he's done since Meet The Parents.

"POLICIA!!!!"

I liked the movie, but i agree some parts were thrown in just to give it it's "outlandish", over-the-top feel. the conversation with his dog, the ending with the bear (although i laughed at it), the animated part with Christina Applegate. those 3 didn't do anything for me.

but i think it's cemented his status as the next Adam Sandler, and i think he has the potential to be even funnier than Sandler in the movie's.

SteelerFan448 · 07-10-2004, 09:22 PM

This movie is fantastic. I laughed virtually the whole way through. Will Ferrell should definitely be the next big star in comedy movies.

CentralMassHokie · 07-10-2004, 10:06 PM

I saw this last night as well.

Basically, if you like the more random stuff Will Ferrell did on SNL, you'll like the movie, since it's written by Ferrell and Adam McKay, who was head writer during a big portion of Ferrell's years.

I thought the movie was insanely funny. I was laughing mildly pretty much throughout the entire movie, punctuated with some supremely funny parts every 5 minutes or so.

This is nothing like Old School or any of the frat type comedies. This is pretty much a Will Ferrell-SNL sketch like the "Get Off the Damn Shed" guy blown up to 90 minutes, but it works.

And Steve Karell is even funnier here than he's been on The Daily Show.

BishopMVP · 07-10-2004, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

Outlandish? The rumble scene maybe, or the ending with the bears? I thought it was insane to throw that stuff in there but at the same time it just kind of fit.

The dog/bear scene and the dream sequence. I like stupid humor and loved the rumble, almost on the floor during that, but for the other two scenes I just couldn't understand how someone who hadn't smoked would be laughing there.

Overall, still a very good movie. Not as good as Old School, because it didn't have as many classic lines, but right up there with Dodgeball for the funniest movie released since.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-10-2004, 10:47 PM

I haven't seen the movie, but the best of Will Farrell is on SNL tonight. I thought anyone who is fan and didn't know might like to know.

Cringer · 07-10-2004, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

The dog/bear scene and the dream sequence. I like stupid humor and loved the rumble, almost on the floor during that, but for the other two scenes I just couldn't understand how someone who hadn't smoked would be laughing there.

Overall, still a very good movie. Not as good as Old School, because it didn't have as many classic lines, but right up there with Dodgeball for the funniest movie released since.

dream/sex scene was funny to me and my wife, but far from the funniest thing, we just enjoyed it a couple of the lines, and I think it was a must have scene, do you want to see Will having sex?

lynchjm24 · 07-11-2004, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

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Overall, still a very good movie. Not as good as Old School, because it didn't have as many classic lines, but right up there with Dodgeball for the funniest movie released since.

This movie isn't anywhere near as funny as Dodgeball. I suprised everyone is so positive about it. It was pretty good, but it's not in the same class as something like Old School.

Easy Mac · 07-11-2004, 09:13 AM

Dodgeball was complete ass, I've never been to a movie where I laughed so little.

Anchorman was the funniest movie I've seen since Old School.

Anthony · 07-11-2004, 09:18 AM

uhhhhhh...Dodgeball wasn't funny. i too did not laugh much.

all i was able to muster was about 3 chuckles. my wife hated me for suggesting we go see it.

Easy Mac · 07-11-2004, 09:22 AM

strangely, my girlfriend said she really liked dodgeball, didn't like anchorman, but thought anchorman was funnier... i dont understand women... ever.

Cringer · 07-11-2004, 09:42 AM

So one movie was funnier, but she didn't like that one? That is confusing......

lynchjm24 · 07-11-2004, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

uhhhhhh...Dodgeball wasn't funny. i too did not laugh much.

all i was able to muster was about 3 chuckles. my wife hated me for suggesting we go see it.

It makes me feel better that we disagree. Lets me know I haven't totally lost it yet.

Franklinnoble · 01-06-2005, 01:34 AM

Just saw this on DVD.

What a pile of crap.

Seriously, like, 75 seconds of funny material sprinkled here and there, and 90 minuts of flaming, runny, skunk poo.

That is all.

TLK · 01-06-2005, 01:39 AM

Gotta give this the ole' Thumbs down

INDalltheway · 01-06-2005, 07:03 PM

Fuck you San Diego...

That's all I got.

Franklinnoble · 01-06-2005, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by INDalltheway

Fuck you San Diego...

That's all I got.

You didn't even get it right.

It's "Go fuck yourself, San Diego."

Joe · 01-06-2005, 07:14 PM

big difference there

Flasch186 · 01-06-2005, 09:23 PM

Anchorman was one of the worst movies i saw all of last year....come to think of it, it was the worst movie i saw all of last year.

judicial clerk · 01-07-2005, 10:55 AM

Stay Classy FOFC.

Suicane75 · 01-07-2005, 11:06 AM

Didnt like it very much at all. I laughed hard a few times, but really it's just drawn out absurdity, much like the standard SNL skit.

Just saw Meet The Fockers and while there was a part of me who didn't like it I was laughing alot.

I think the difference in the 2 for me is that the characters in Fockers are nicely developed and funny as characters before you even throw jokes into the mix wheras Anchorman and other comedies of the ilk just throw out absurdity as a plot point and run with it, never really offering up anything more than "this is a retarded anchorman".

dawgfan · 01-07-2005, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

Didnt like it very much at all. I laughed hard a few times, but really it's just drawn out absurdity, much like the standard SNL skit.

Just saw Meet The Fockers and while there was a part of me who didn't like it I was laughing alot.

I think the difference in the 2 for me is that the characters in Fockers are nicely developed and funny as characters before you even throw jokes into the mix wheras Anchorman and other comedies of the ilk just throw out absurdity as a plot point and run with it, never really offering up anything more than "this is a retarded anchorman".

Extremely well-put, and i agree. Just saw Ron Burgandy last night, and while a few spots made me laugh, overall it was a letdown.

MizzouRah · 01-07-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

Extremely well-put, and i agree. Just saw Ron Burgandy last night, and while a few spots made me laugh, overall it was a letdown.

Smoke a fatty, then watch it again.

j/k ..but I watched this one a month or so ago and though, eh.ok.. re-watched it with my wife a few nights ago and the movie was much better.

Todd

VPI97 · 01-12-2005, 12:14 PM

Watched it last night with my wife and we both thought that it wasn't very good. Normally, I'm a big fan of the actors in the movie, but the writing was just bad in this one.

JeeberD · 01-12-2005, 12:17 PM

Watched it over the weekend and both the girlfriend and I thought that the extras were better than the movie itself.

The film did have lots of "it's funny because it's so damn stupid" parts to it, though...

Craptacular · 01-12-2005, 09:06 PM

We just watched it for the first time the other night. I thought it was fairly amusing, similar to Old School. My favorite movies are stupid comedies, but I wouldn't put either of them near the top.

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	strangely, my girlfriend said she really liked dodgeball, didn't like anchorman, but thought anchorman was funnier... i dont understand women... ever. Last edited by Easy Mac : 07-11-2004 at 09:22 AM.

07-10-2004, 06:18 PM	#2
GoSeahawks High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olympia, Wa	You stay classy.........planet earth

07-10-2004, 06:21 PM	#3
Bubba Wheels College Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Too bad Will Ferrell is in it.

07-10-2004, 06:22 PM	#4
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	Excellent. A movie that appeals to someone who is/feels 17 and high. Quite an endorsement.

07-10-2004, 07:18 PM	#12
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	Good, some insanely funny parts (Jack Black cameo, the Trident) but some parts that were just way too outlandish to appeal to someone who wasn't 12 or high.

07-10-2004, 08:50 PM	#16
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	Pretty funny movie. Although I was one of the oldest people in the theater (I'm 26). Still, would definitely recommend it to anybody who likes a comedy in the Old School-type of mold.

07-10-2004, 08:59 PM	#17
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	Ben Stiller's cameo was the funniest stuff he's done since Meet The Parents. "POLICIA!!!!" I liked the movie, but i agree some parts were thrown in just to give it it's "outlandish", over-the-top feel. the conversation with his dog, the ending with the bear (although i laughed at it), the animated part with Christina Applegate. those 3 didn't do anything for me. but i think it's cemented his status as the next Adam Sandler, and i think he has the potential to be even funnier than Sandler in the movie's.

07-10-2004, 10:06 PM	#19
CentralMassHokie High School JV Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Massachusetts	I saw this last night as well. Basically, if you like the more random stuff Will Ferrell did on SNL, you'll like the movie, since it's written by Ferrell and Adam McKay, who was head writer during a big portion of Ferrell's years. I thought the movie was insanely funny. I was laughing mildly pretty much throughout the entire movie, punctuated with some supremely funny parts every 5 minutes or so. This is nothing like Old School or any of the frat type comedies. This is pretty much a Will Ferrell-SNL sketch like the "Get Off the Damn Shed" guy blown up to 90 minutes, but it works. And Steve Karell is even funnier here than he's been on The Daily Show.

07-11-2004, 09:13 AM	#24
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Dodgeball was complete ass, I've never been to a movie where I laughed so little. Anchorman was the funniest movie I've seen since Old School.

07-11-2004, 09:18 AM	#25
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	uhhhhhh...Dodgeball wasn't funny. i too did not laugh much. all i was able to muster was about 3 chuckles. my wife hated me for suggesting we go see it.

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Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Just saw this on DVD. What a pile of crap. Seriously, like, 75 seconds of funny material sprinkled here and there, and 90 minuts of flaming, runny, skunk poo. That is all.

01-06-2005, 01:39 AM	#30
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	Gotta give this the ole' Thumbs down

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INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	Fuck you San Diego... That's all I got.

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Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	big difference there

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01-07-2005, 10:55 AM	#35
judicial clerk College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, OR	Stay Classy FOFC.

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Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Didnt like it very much at all. I laughed hard a few times, but really it's just drawn out absurdity, much like the standard SNL skit. Just saw Meet The Fockers and while there was a part of me who didn't like it I was laughing alot. I think the difference in the 2 for me is that the characters in Fockers are nicely developed and funny as characters before you even throw jokes into the mix wheras Anchorman and other comedies of the ilk just throw out absurdity as a plot point and run with it, never really offering up anything more than "this is a retarded anchorman".

01-12-2005, 12:14 PM	#39
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Watched it last night with my wife and we both thought that it wasn't very good. Normally, I'm a big fan of the actors in the movie, but the writing was just bad in this one. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

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Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	We just watched it for the first time the other night. I thought it was fairly amusing, similar to Old School. My favorite movies are stupid comedies, but I wouldn't put either of them near the top.

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