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Rating: 9/10 (7 February 2005)

I am slightly confused! Having seen the score given to Anchorman (a mid 6 is creditable, but not great) and the mixed reviews this film has received, I can only come to one conclusion. Half of the reviewers watched the same 'Anchorman: the legend of Ron Burgundy' as I did, the others must have watched the little known TV movie 'Anchorman: the legend of Roy Bogard' featuring the little known comic talent Wally Farrell. Yes, that is truly the only explanation as to why some of you did not enjoy this movie.
Ferrel is magnificent- hilarious in almost every quip and a truly likable, if flawed, character. Christina Applegate does a good job as well, but its Steve Carrel who really puts the icing on the cake. His understated performance as the imbecilic Brick Tamland is genius (eg 'loud noises', 'toilet store, I love carpet, hand grenade moment, trident, etc, etc) The early Pink Panther movies, Naked Gun and some of Sandler's finest moments may challenge this title, but at the moment having just watched 'Anchorman' twice this weekend, I've got to say that presently I'd rate this as the funniest movie ever.
Doubters: Check the box before you rent.