DMann2003 Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 I just saw Anchorman today, and it continues a funny trend set by the Stiller/Wilson/Farrell/Vaughn combinations from Starsky & Hutch and Dodgeball. Steve Carrell steals the film just as he did Bruce Almighty. And Christina Applegate funny.....and foxy (insert faux macho laugh). Seriously I'm glad Ferrell got the chance to make this film in the wake of his success with Old School/Elf, cause it's real good.
justsoyouknow Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 Steve Carrell is a funny guy, the only problem is that he's going to get typecast really soon. The local papers here absolutely shit on the movie, tearing it apart in the Arizona Republic's review. They pointed out how the concept was imaginative, how anyone could make fun of the media, and how the jokes were hit and miss. Then they gave it three stars.
Guest MikeSC Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 Steve Carrell is a funny guy, the only problem is that he's going to get typecast really soon. The local papers here absolutely shit on the movie, tearing it apart in the Arizona Republic's review. They pointed out how the concept was imaginative, how anyone could make fun of the media, and how the jokes were hit and miss. Then they gave it three stars. Does Roger Ebert write for your local paper? -=Mike ...How about Richard Roeper?
godthedog Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 bill muller, possibly the worst major critic in america, writes for the 'AZ republic'. i have a friend in phoenix who keeps a "bill muller is a stupid fucker" jar. she reads his reviews every friday; every review he's horribly wrong about gets fifty cents in the jar, and every horrible line he writes (like, "apparently the only person framed more than david gale is ansel adams") gets a dime. i think she has around twenty dollars in the jar, and when it fills up she's going to send a photo of it to the 'republic'.
starvenger Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 Steve Carrell is a funny guy, the only problem is that he's going to get typecast really soon. The local papers here absolutely shit on the movie, tearing it apart in the Arizona Republic's review. They pointed out how the concept was imaginative, how anyone could make fun of the media, and how the jokes were hit and miss. Then they gave it three stars. The Toronto Star only gave it 2 stars, but the critic noted that the movie doesn't need the critics to be successful. Probably true...
Slingshot Suplex Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 Considering it looked like total shit from the previews... I'm not surprised by the lack of critical praise.
DrVenkman PhD Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 I enjoyed the commercials that have been airing this week ("Thank you, Canada, for making us the #1 comedy... oh we haven't opened?", "Thanks you Canada for helping us beat Spider-Man 2. Wait, we didn't beat it? Not even close? We haven't even opened yet?"), but I still don't know if I want to see it. I like Ferrel, but the previews aren't that hot.
2GOLD Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 I think it'll hit some problems against Spiderman 2, F 9/11, and King Arthur but I want to see it. Will has been on a tear of doing good things and he has a chance to be the next break out comedian.
justsoyouknow Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 bill muller, possibly the worst major critic in america, writes for the 'AZ republic'. i have a friend in phoenix who keeps a "bill muller is a stupid fucker" jar. she reads his reviews every friday; every review he's horribly wrong about gets fifty cents in the jar, and every horrible line he writes (like, "apparently the only person framed more than david gale is ansel adams") gets a dime. i think she has around twenty dollars in the jar, and when it fills up she's going to send a photo of it to the 'republic'. The man sometimes seems like he has no idea what he's talking about. "One of Anchorman's failings is that it doesn't mine more of that it-could-really-happen-and-often-does humor. Yes, the film is set in the 70's, and much has changed in local news fashion (you don't see leisure suits anymore, though big hair is a dependable staple)." That's one paragraph in his review. If you could tell me how those thoughts are connected, I'd be impressed. "But you'll also find yourself wishing that Anchorman took aim at such ridiculous practices as propping a reporter up in front of a darkened courthouse where a hearing took place six hours before just so the station can flash a "live" logo on-screen. Thats' just one of the many possibilities. Where do we begin with idiotic news-chopper stories? Car chases? Roaming meteorologist, cracking wise as he forecasts more hot weather from the zoo or wherever? At the beginning of Anchorman, a voiceover says the film is set in a time before cable news, a time when the local news was king. It's easy to also think of it as a time when sound bites lasted longer than seven seconds." Then he goes off on a rant about how no one takes the news seriously anymore, and how it's "entertainment for the dimwitted".
Zack Malibu Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 Local newspaper here (Providence Journal Bulletin) gave it one star, although the guy that writes for it is another one of those who shits on movies, then takes back his criticism when they hit big. He tore into Ace Ventura years back and gave it one star, but when it became a smash hit, he CHANGED THE RATING to **1/2 stars to make it seem like he at least enjoyed some of it. The moral of the story: Fuck critics.
Guest Choken One Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 It looks shitty. I don't need Critics to tell me that.
NoCalMike Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 It got 3 stars in the Sacramento Bee. I am seeing it tonight when I get off work in an hour.
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 It looks shitty. I don't need Critics to tell me that. It looks tremendous. May I ask why you think it looks terrible?
Mecha Mummy Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 The Seattle Times didn't care for it as well, calling it unoriginal and more or less saying that Ron Burgundy is a complete Ted Baxter knockoff (and they actually make real comparisons). I'm gonna see it anyway.
Placebo Effect Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 Steve Carrell is a funny guy, the only problem is that he's going to get typecast really soon. The local papers here absolutely shit on the movie, tearing it apart in the Arizona Republic's review. They pointed out how the concept was imaginative, how anyone could make fun of the media, and how the jokes were hit and miss. Then they gave it three stars. Carrell rocked out some awesome lines about himself on JoBlo.com. He jokingly stated that he plans to never not be a newsman, but he does have his own project going into postproduction; Weatherman. I'll download it. If I enjoy it, I'll buy the SE DVD.
AndrewTS Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 It looks shitty. I don't need Critics to tell me that. It looks tremendous. May I ask why you think it looks terrible? I'm not Choken, but for me it was Will Farrell doing a character I wouldn't have liked on SNL, and sure as hell wouldn't want to watch a whole movie about. Local newspaper here (Providence Journal Bulletin) gave it one star, although the guy that writes for it is another one of those who shits on movies, then takes back his criticism when they hit big. He tore into Ace Ventura years back and gave it one star, but when it became a smash hit, he CHANGED THE RATING to **1/2 stars to make it seem like he at least enjoyed some of it. The moral of the story: Fuck critics. Because Ace Ventura was so good.
Crimson G Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 Steve Carrell is reason enough to see this movie. Every word that comes out of his mouth and his facial expressions, especially during the fight scene are some of the funniest things I've seen in a movie in a while.
godthedog Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 The moral of the story: Fuck critics. i'm a critic. would you fuck me?
Downhome Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 I saw the movie tonight, and loved it. Then again, I like weird films like this one. A lot.
Guest Olympic Slam Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 Based on the TV ads, it just doesn't look funny.
Downhome Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 I laughed all through it, as did the majority of the packed theater that I was in there with.
The Electrifyer Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 I just got back from seeing this movie and it was well worth it. The entire cast is hilarious, as are all the cameo's. Stop reading those crap reviews and go watch this movie.
Guest combat_rock Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 It looks hilarious. I might make it a double feature tommorow afternoon, and see this and watch Spider-Man 2 again. In fact, I'll theatre hop! I feel just like a kid again.
UseTheSledgehammerUh Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 Based on TV ads, the movie looked STUPID, even with Ferrell. I saw it tonight. I laughed a lot (as did the crowd, who applauded a few times at certain things). It was entertaining. I was in a bad mood when I went to the theatre. I left smiling. Go see it. When in Rome.
Damaramu Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 God I was dying throughout the entire movie. "You're a dirty pirate whore!" I couldn't hear half the jokes though b/c the theater was laughing at the previous joke! It was that funny. And jeez......everyone showed up. Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson, Tim Robbins, Jack Black, and Ben Stiller. When I saw Wilson I was like "Alright.....where's Stiller!?" and there he was. It left me wondering though.......where was Owen?
The Electrifyer Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 Jack Black's spot was the funniest. And the out-take for it at the end was great too. So many funny lines in the movie like "I will punch you in the ovary." or something. I wish someone could list them all, since I forgot almost everything.
DMann2003 Posted July 10, 2004 Author Report Posted July 10, 2004 "Why don't you go back to your home on Whore Island" "I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOUT" "Mr. Burgundy you have a huge erection" "It's the pleats"
Crimson G Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 So many funny lines in the movie...I wish someone could list them all, since I forgot almost everything. I'll try to list some of the ones I thought were hilarious. Ron Burgundy: Great Odin's Raven! Brian Fantana: This stuff works 60% of the time all of the time. Ron Burgundy: That doesn't make any sense. Ed Harken: Break it up, you two. (Veronica hits Ron with a TV antennae one last time) Ron Burgundy: Son of a bee sting, that hurt! Ron Burgundy: Brick, where did you get that hand grenade? Brick Tamlund: I don't know. (Later on, during the fight with all the news corporations Brick is just wading through the mob as they're fighting. He's holding his hand grenade high and screaming.) Brian Fantana: Ron, where are you? Ron Burgundy: I'm stuck in a glass case of emotion! Ron Burgundy: That's the news. I'm Ron Burgundy and you can go fuck yourself, San Diego. Garth Holliday: Ron, there's thousands of angry San..Diego-ites out there looking for you...San Diego-ites? Ed Harken: San Diego-ans. Ron Burgundy: San Diegans. Garth Holliday: ...San Diegans. Veronica Corningstone: You're acting childish. Ron Burgundy: You're acting childish! (hangs up the telephone after "convincing" Veronica she was pregnant) Champ Kind: How'd it go? Ron Burgundy: I think she bought it. Brick Tamlund: Later on, they'd find out that I have an IQ of 48 and I'm what you'd legally call: mentally retarded. Ed Harken: Ron, are you paying attention? Ron Burgundy: No. Ed Harken: Well you better, this concerns us all. Announcer: ...A man who wore suits that make Frank Sinatra look like a hobo. (Brick is riding a Kodiak Bear) Brick Tamlund: Hey Ron, I'm riding a furry tractor! Frank Vitchard (Luke Wilson): Now, I'm going to kill you. (Guy chops his arm off from behind) Frank Vitchard: Oh, man. I shoulda seen that coming! Jack Black: Dude, that bike was the only thing I loved. What do you love? Ron Burgundy: I love poetry, (something else), and Baxter, my dog... (Jack Black picks up Baxter and carries him toward the edge of the bridge) Ron Burgundy: What's happening? Where are you taking Baxter? Jack Black: Now this is happening... (Jack Black punts Baxter off the bridge to Ron Burgundy's protest) Champ Kind: Oh yeah, Wes. Well, I'm going to pick up Mrs. Mantooth for a date. Take her out, have a nice evening, then not call her. Wes Mantooth: You leave Mama Mantooth out of this! Ben Stiller: Como esta, beet-ches?
RavishingRickRudo Posted July 11, 2004 Report Posted July 11, 2004 I really don't know what to say besides I have never laughed that hard in the theatre. Now, where's my jazz flute?
Mole Posted July 11, 2004 Report Posted July 11, 2004 One of the trailers I saw made it look like a romantic comedy. Is it a romantic comedy? If it is, then I won't be seeing it.
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