Very Funny

Rating: 8/10 (1 February 2005)

Why are most reviewers so cynical? Lighten up, folks. this movie is hilarious in certain scenes and it tries very hard for laughs. Much like Airplane or the first Naked Gun movie, many jokes in Anchorman fall flat. Still, when it's funny, it's some of Ferrell's best work. As a native San Diegan, I remember local newscasters like Burgandy from when I was a kid. I also remember how big that stupid panda bear story was and how long it dragged on. But insider San Diego jokes aside, Anchorman is a definite must for fans of Will. It's gotten to the point with all of these "Frat Pack" movies where you know that Ben Stiller and Luke Wilson are going to show up, but when they show up in Anchorman, it's awesome.