Pop corn comedy with a stellar cast

Rating: Null/10 (10 September 2006)

This film is about an anchorman having to deal with his job being done and then taken over by a female colleague.
In the first half of the film, the jokes are gross and politically incorrect. Viewers are forced to think that an erection that is easily discerned through the clothing is funny. Viewers are also forced to sit through one whole minute of Will Ferrell shouting for no reason. I became rather disappointed with the film.
Fortunately, in the second half of the film, things picked up, and the film becomes much better. The attempts of trying to get Christina Applegate out of the office are funny. The scenes with the bears are funny and cute as well! Steve Carell is the gem in the film. His performance is in my opinion the funniest in the whole of the film. The way he speaks, walks and knows nothing that is going on makes me laugh. In one scene, there are a few arguing, and he joins in and shouts that he does not know what the people are shouting about. In another, he reports weather and names Michigan the Middle East. These little things are light hearted and funny. In contrast, I think Will Ferrell tries too hard and is way over the top in this film.
Christina Applegate gives a fine performance in this film too. In the scene where she sees Will Ferrell being pushed into the crowd of protesters, her sorrows and regrets are portrayed effectively.
There are cameos by Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson, Ben Stiller and Jack Black. These celebrities keep coming up and it is so pleasant to be surprised by a sudden cameo appearance.