Shockingly unfunny...seriously....

Rating: 1/10 (8 August 2006)

I couldn't even sit through this. I thought Talledega Nighs would be better than "Anchorman"; instead, and sadly, this movie actually takes itself quite seriously. Yes, it is a comedy, and yes there is one great vintage Ferrell scene (the "grace" sequence is laugh-out-loud, albeit a lot of lines seem to be shortened from what I remember in the previews).
The movie, and especially the writers, drop the ball here. Extended dramatic scenes, character development, love interests....not to mention the fact the film is one big rip-roarin' infomercial for how excitin' an' cool Nascar is. I was nervous when I first heard the producers mention in an interview they got "permission" from Nascar to do this movie. That's never a good sign and this movie confirmed it. Nascar, something that has cried out for satire for years now, is put on a pedestal and made the spring board for straight-faced action sequences. Yes, action sequences!! If you like the standard big-budget, play-it-safe Hollywood comedy...here ya go. The sharp wit and unpredictability of Anchorman is no where to be found here.
Very disappointing.