Ferrell makes the film

Rating: 6/10 (23 September 2007)

Will Ferrell really picks this movie up and carries it on his shoulders. I think, without him, I wouldn't have laughed once. That's a testament not only to how hilarious his improv-esquire comedy is, but also to how lame the supporting cast in this was. Heder's schtick has worn out its welcome, Arnett + Poehler are both pretty weak, and Fischer looks great but brings nothing to her character. She's already typecast, I think. It's got some moments that are utterly brilliant (Hector + the North Korea video in particular) but a lot of the humour falls flat and the story is incredibly generic. Ferrell can do better in picking his roles.