Possibly the worst attempt at comedy I've ever seen.

Rating: Null/10 (24 November 2004)

I've read most of the other comments on this movie, and I guess I'm just missing something not only about the movie, but about Will Ferrel in general. I guess this movie is alright for fans of his, but from "Elf" to "Old School" to "Roxbury" to SNL, it seems to me that Ferrel's comedic talent is viewed as WAY more original and hysterical than it really is. I've just never seen the guy do anything that hasn't been done somewhere before, and better. As far as the film, I think it's a stretch to say that it's a "star-studded cast." I mean, James Caan is awesome, but can you name anything he's done in the last ten years? Bob Newhart? I'm sure his phone is just ringing off the hook. It's just sad that this is what SNL comedians do after their run on the show is over. Look at the SNL stars of the past that went on to bigger and better things. Dan Akroyd, Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, etc. Just seems that all the SNL stars of the past ten years just end up doing crap like "Elf" or "The Ladies Man" every other year, and a few cartoon voices on the side. Sorry, I just don't think Ferrel is ever going to be a bigger star than he is now.