Anchorman is Funnier, This One Has a Better Plot

Rating: 6/10 (23 April 2007)

NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby is a national hero because of his "win at all costs" approach. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr., are a fearless for their ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When flamboyant French Formula One driver Jean Girard challenges them for the supremacy of NASCAR, Ricky Bobby must face his own demons and fight Girard for the right to be known as racing's top driver.
Okay, I'm kind of disappointed in this film for not being funnier than Anchorman, another film made by these people of Talladega Nights. I've only laughed out loud in some scenes but really chuckled throughout the whole movie.
Though that was a weakness, this film actually has a better story than Anchorman! I don't even know if this film tries to be a dramedy or if it is a dramedy because the middle of the movie tries to be a drama but it really don't give you the jokes so I would expect it's a dramedy. I must be crazy. Maybe I'm getting the wrong idea here.
Still, I have to say Will Ferrell's performance is funny in the film. I was partcially disappointed that John C. Reilly and Sacha Baron Cohen weren't in the movie that long than I would expect.
Although not as funny as Anchorman, this was a good comedy, having a good storyline, and some funny performances. If you like Will Ferrel with all his funny roles, you'll like this.