Funny, but a little overrated

Rating: 6/10 (8 September 2008)

Ferrell and McKay turn in a pretty funny comedy, but it isn't anything that really stands out. The movie had me giggling throughout, but there are few parts that had me really laughing (like the 'Gangs of New York' parody near the end). Ferrell is his usual funny self, and the supporting cast is fine. The romantic plot seemed to forced (even for a comedy), but everything else was fine.
This is a good comedy, but not a great one. I give the movie (I saw the unrated version) a 6/10, probably better for a rental rather than a purchase. I thought Talladega Nights and Step Brothers were much better Will Ferrell comedies.