Extremely Disappointing

Rating: 2/10 (10 August 2006)

There are maybe a dozen short, funny takes in this movie, and almost no acting, writing, editing, directing or coherence. Ferrell of course is funny, though given little to do. Much of the acting looks improvised, almost one-takes (the out-takes are better than the movie). Sacha Cohen is far better on his Ali G show, and does a poor Frenchman, even though his role is supposed to be stupid. The whole movie both mocks and imitates, exploits and kowtows to the presumed low mentality of NASCAR lovers, with a few subtle licks at George Bush-ism. The car racing scenes are awful. No one except Reece Bobby is believable (or supposed to be?). What a waste of talent. I didn't see anyone in the theater over 18, and these actors have been on Larry King! What infantile hype! It would look better as a 10-minute YouTube production. Wait for the pirated download.