Good News Station Spoof

Rating: 5/10 (29 December 2004)

Having worked at a news station before, I could appreciate the humor behind the idea used in this film. It is a spoof of the inner workings at a news station and the characters that bring you the news. The theme used is a bit throwback, with an old-school flavor. Will Ferrel plays Ron Burgundy, a chauvinistic playboy news anchor. When a gorgeous female is introduced to the all-male news cast, all goes awry.
Some films are really funny and others are more silly. While "Anchorman" had some genuinely funny parts to it, it was otherwise mostly silly. Will Ferrell's idea as the writer of this film was good and brings comic relief through a unique perspective, but things begin to get "Naked Gun" fast and go goofy.
I am beginning to think that Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson (Owen's younger brother), and Vince Vaughn have some sort of comedy band going. Lately, these four have interchangeably starred in film's together. It reminds me of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. I can't say I've been wholly impressed by such repetition. I hope Will keeps to himself and continues to give us that "Saturday Night Live" wackiness he is known for. 5/10
P.S.: I still can't believe that was Christina Applegate playing Veronica! Whew, she's still hot!