Anchorman (1 & 2)
ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON
BURGUNDYÂ (15)
D: Adam McKay
Dreamworks (Judd Apatow)
USA 🇺🇸 2004
94 mins
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ComedyÂ
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W:Â Will Ferrell & Adam McKay
DP: Thomas Ackerman
Ed: Brent White
Mus: Alex Wurman
PD: Clayton R. Hartley
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Will Ferrell (Ron Burgundy), Christina Applegate (Veronica
Corningstone), Paul Rudd (Brian Fantana), Steve Carell (Brick Tamland), David Koechner (Champ Kind), Fred Willard (Ed Harken)
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A mostly-fictionalised comedy biopic of an outspoken,
flamboyant newsreader who came to prominence in the 1970's and his feuding relationship (working and personal) with a female co-anchor.
It's easily Will Ferrell's best and funniest performance
to date and he's helped by a great supporting cast including Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, Christina Applegate plus several cameo appearances from actors such as Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller &
Jack Black.
It is incredibly silly in parts, but it makes up for that
with the fact that the funny bits are absolutely hilarious. Even those who aren't fans of the comedians involved should give this one a chance.
7/10
Did You Know:
Will Ferrell graduated from college with a degree in
Journalism. He anchored the local news a few times before breaking into comedy.
Award Wins & Nominations:
MILSTEAD MOVIE AWARDS:
Wins: none
Nominations: 1 (Best Screenplay - Original)
OSCARS:
Wins: none
Nominations: none
BAFTAS
Wins: none
Nominations: none
OTHER WINS:
none
ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND
CONTINUESÂ (12)
D: Adam McKay
Paramount (Judd Apatow, Will Ferrell & Adam
McKay)
USA 🇺🇸 2013
119 mins
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ComedyÂ
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W: Will Ferrell & Adam McKay
DP: Oliver WoodÂ
Ed: Brent White & Melissa Bretherton
Mus: Andrew Felterstein
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Will Ferrell (Ron Burgundy), Christina Applegate (Veronica
Corningstone), Paul Rudd (Brian Fantana), Steve Carell (Brick Tamland), David Koechner (Champ Kind)
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The first Anchorman film was one of the surprise hits of
2004, featuring several hilarious moments and is amongst the best works of Will Ferrell. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Inspired by a true story of a flamboyant newsreader in the
1970's. A sequel was inevitable, and, as far as sequels go, it really isn't that bad, in fact, some moments are just as funny as the first film.
Fired from his original network and separated from his
co-host wife, news anchor Ron Burgundy is struggling to hold down a job, until he is approached by a producer of an upcoming 24-hour news channel which requires his
services.Â
He assembles his old crew of Brian Fantana, Champ Kind and
Brick Tamland and together they win over the ratings war by making up news they think people would want to hear (including smoking crack on air).
Meanwhile, Burgundy fights a custody battle with his
separated wife for his son and embarks on an affair with his African-American female producer, leading to a rather embarrassing dinner with her family where he speaks in racial
stereotypes.
There are a few jokes which are more embarrassing than
they are funny, but there's more than enough good jokes to make up for that.
The film descends into a series of celebrity cameos in the
final moments and becomes all a bit silly, but if it's seriousness you're after, you wouldn't get that far into the movie.
Overall, it's not as good as the first film, but is still
a decent enough sequel and worth watching if you enjoyed the original.
6/10
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Did You Know:
The film was originally concieved as a
musical.
Award Wins & Nominations:
MILSTEAD MOVIE AWARDS:
Wins: none
Nominations: noneÂ
OSCARS:
Wins: none
Nominations: none
BAFTAS
Wins: none
Nominations: none
OTHER WINS:
American Comedy Awards (Best Comedy Actor)