Great mockumentary!

Rating: 8/10 (23 August 2009)

Recap: It's about for famous Dewey Cox to take the stage. But before he does he just needs a moment to remember his life. It began an awful long time ago, and is marked by the death of his older brother Nate. Dewey accidentally cut Nate in half with a machete and it has hunted him ever since. But it also gave him the gift of blues, and lead him to his life of music. It is a story of drugs, sex and rock'n'roll.
Comments: I'm not sure it is really right to spoof and parody a movie that is a biopic of someone's life. But it is great, it is hilarious. The Dewey Cox Story is obviously a parody of Walk the line but also spoofs great many other legendary musicians. It is a fine line to make a parody like this funny but not over the line and insulting, but The Dewey Cox Story negotiates that line masterfully.
It's a fast paced story with a lot of twists and turns. There are a lot of laughs and it's a great comedy to relax to. But actually, the music isn't that bad either. Sure, it pays to pay attention to the lyrics but the songs also resemble the time they are meant to spoof.
John C Reilly has had a long career and has had to worked hard to get the lead parts in the big movies. But now they're here and in this he handles it as good as anyone. He is perfect for the role. And he has got a good supporting cast too, not to mention the musicians that have cameos.
If you have the DVD I can also recommend the special feature The Real Dewey Cox. To watch that after the movie is a perfect ending.
Just hilarious.
8/10