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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
The film tells the story of NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) whose "win at all costs" approach has made him a national hero. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly), are a fearless duo -- dubbed "Thunder" and "Lightning" by their fans for their ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When a flamboyant French Formula One driver, Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen), challenges the "Thunder" and "Lightning" for the supremacy of NASCAR, Ricky Bobby must face his own demons and fight Girard for the right to be known as racing's top driver. (read more)
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Movie Review by Chris  (8/21/2008) |
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NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby is a national hero because of his "win at all costs" approach. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr., are a fearless duo -- "Shake" and "Bake" by their fans for their ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in...
(complete Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby review by Chris)
| Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Movie Review by B Movie Ben (12/25/2007) |
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I have to admit that when I first started watching this film with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly I thought it was a documentary. The performances of the two stars was so spot on that they had to be the result of outstanding acting or perfect casting. I guess it is the fact that i am surrounded by legions of NASCAR fans...
(complete Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby review by B Movie Ben)
| Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Movie Review by AJ (8/14/2006) |
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When a movie makes you long for the sophistication of Anchorman, you know that something's gone wrong. Anchorman seems to have found some sort of cult in between the mainstream and niche audiences hailing it as a comedic masterpiece, even though it's really a spotty, hit-or-miss affair in desperate need of a little bit...
(complete Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby review by AJ)
| Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Movie Review by Matthew (8/8/2006) |
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Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) spends his life living by a motto his deadbeat dad (Gary Cole) once told his elementary school class. "If you're not #1, you're last". Working on a NASCAR pit crew with his lifelong buddy, Cal (John C. Reilly), Ricky Bobby takes the opportunity to drive the company car when the driver decides to...
(complete Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby review by Matthew)
There are many chances for this film to be the next great broad Will Ferrell comedy, to follow in the footsteps of 'Old School' (2003), 'Elf' (2003) and 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgendy (2004) to make Ferrell the new Sandler. However this film loses its funny bone fast and is about half an hour too long. If not for...
(complete Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby review by Jessica Film Junkie)
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