A great funny movie

Rating: 8/10 (4 August 2006)

This has got to be one of Will Ferrell's best movies. Do not believe this isn't a great movie based on what others have said. This is a comedy, not some serious drama based on a book looking to get in depth and analytical about life. This is a true funny film that has the usual morals, and delivers what it promises.
First off the previews did not make this very enticing to see, yet what else do you do when you are bored on a Friday night? While the scenes in the preview commercials would seem to desensitize one, they did a good job in leaving all the highlights out of the movie. There a numerous funny scenes and lines which follow what was shown on TV.
The acting itself is great since Ferrell does a good job in creating a cocky and arrogant man who matures throughout the movie, yet it is the clever lines presented by all the characters which make it amusing. There are non stop laughs in the movie with few repeating gags. The two boys in the movie are hilarious as is all the support cast.
I do have some peeves though. The kissing scenes were just wrong. Now I am not against that stuff, but I don't think it was appropriate to have it presented in that manner and in front of some kids. Some of the one liners are a bit stupid and not all that funny. Finally, I know this is a movie, and as I have said not a serious one, but many of the crash scenes and things that occur on the track and in other car scenes seem unbelievable.
If you are looking to laugh for 2 hours straight this is the movie, definitely a future classic!