Funny, Charming, and Witty... Ingredients For A Sexy Film

Rating: 9/10 (1 November 2006)

"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" is a devilishly funny film about a local newsman named Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), the sexiest and the most famous man in San Diego. Ron Burgundy has "it". The voice, the friends, the charm and spunk, and of course, how can we forget the hair? His world is turned upside down when the beautiful and smart Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) rolls into town. She threatens and intimidates Ron and his news team, Champ Kind (David Koechner), Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd), and Brick Tamland (Steve Carrell), but Ron still falls head over heels for her. At first people laugh at her because simply, she is a woman. But they realize Veronica is the dedicated and hardworking journalist possible better than Ron. Then it's war.
"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" is one of the coolest movies of the past decade. Cleverly written by Will Ferrell and a SNL writer, it is random humor that you wouldn't think would be... well... so hilarious! Many memorable quotes will stick in your mind on a Post-It and you can't go through one day without saying at least one. The roles are so well played by all cast members and is a film that is just so funny for words. You will think, "Ron Burgundy is the sexiest newsman alive." It is a film that can actually be taken seriously if you laugh your brain off. Will Ferrell plays Ron Burgundy so well, you're going to fall in love with him. Christina Applegate resurrects her comedic charm as the intimidating, aspiring journalist Veronica Corningstone. Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd,and David Koechner add to the wicked jokes, and you absolutely cannot forget comic legend Fred Willard attempting to be serious, but is still the same. "Anchorman" is one of the most exhilarating future legends of comedy.