- Release date: 2006
- Runtime: 108 min
- Genre: Action, Comedy, Sport
- Starring: Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, Jason Davis, Jake Johnson ... See all
- Director: Adam McKay
- Plot: 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.,... Read more
User Reviews
The laughs come fast and hilarious
May 25, 2008
mike7972 - yahoo.com
May 25, 2008mike7972 - yahoo.com
My only fear before going into this movie was that ALL of the funny parts were spoiled by the trailers and commercials that I've seen. I'm happy to say that there were more jokes than I expected. Will Farrell is hilarious!... Full review
If you liked Anchorman you will like this
Apr 24, 2007
joejkukula - yahoo.com
Apr 24, 2007joejkukula - yahoo.com
I personally found Anchorman hilarious and I laughed even more throughout this one, this movie supplies one liners that will probably be quoted by your friends for about the next year, I highly recommend you see this movie and prepare to... Full review
Should have been rated R!!!
Apr 24, 2007
michellerenee_12 - yahoo.com
Apr 24, 2007michellerenee_12 - yahoo.com
I loved this movie, but it is for an adult audience only. The movie has near constant profanity, crude humor, sexual references, drug references, and more comments about the male sex organs than I've seen in a while. There is also... Full review
Finally, a Decent Will Ferrell Movie
Apr 24, 2007
popcornmoviecritic - yahoo.com
Apr 24, 2007popcornmoviecritic - yahoo.com
I hate to say this but this movie isn't bad. In fact, most of it is downright hilarious. The only negatives are profanity, drug and alcohol abuse, and sexual content. It really pushes the PG-13 envelope and is inappropriate for kids.... Full review
Dumb but entertaining racing comedy
Jan 07, 2007
mstomaso - imdb.com
Jan 07, 2007mstomaso - imdb.com
In Talladega Nights, Will Farrell and Jon C. Reilly head a nicely assembled cast (without a lot of star power) in a story about a fool who happens to be a race car driver and who has based his entire... Full review
Great American Movie, One for the Ages
Jan 01, 2007
johnatdunning - yahoo.com
Jan 01, 2007johnatdunning - yahoo.com
Great movie Nascar fans and non Nascar fans alike will love this latest Will Ferrell movie. I have been a harsh critic of his movies before, he is very hit or miss comedian. This one he hits it way out of... Full review
Hillarious, but questionable at parts
Aug 30, 2006
e_squared2424 - yahoo.com
Aug 30, 2006e_squared2424 - yahoo.com
Taladega Nights was a very........ well there is no adjective for this movie, except funny (in a very sick sort of way). There was just to much gay in the movie. Every other word sounded like they were saying something about... Full review
an entirely solid follow-up
Aug 29, 2006
Scott-101 - imdb.com
Aug 29, 2006Scott-101 - imdb.com
Two summers ago, Will Ferrell and director Adam McKay teamed up for Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, the best display of improvisational comedy on screen since Christopher Guest (Best in Show, A Mighty Wind) entered the scene. This summer,... Full review
Great Lampoon of NASCAR- Best Comedy of 2006
Aug 13, 2006
DKOSTY - imdb.com
Aug 13, 2006DKOSTY - imdb.com
This movie does something that is rarely done successfully done, pokes fun at the modern NASCAR circuit. Without detailing all the gags, this is pure fun which doesn't offend the tastes too often. Will Farrell is patently absurd as Ricky... Full review
Could have (should have) been much, much better.
Aug 07, 2006
bloodpuppy11 - imdb.com
Aug 07, 2006bloodpuppy11 - imdb.com
I really wanted to like this movie.It's obvious that Will Ferrell is a talented comedian; his work on Saturday Night Live, his supporting roles in Old School and Wedding Crashers and portions of Anchorman are all very funny. However, Ferrell... Full review
Critics Reviews
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie V
Bobby and his family/friends are the only idiots in this movie, making it seem like all racing fans are cultured sophisticates by comparison.
In this one, he plays Ricky Bobby (yes, someone makes the two first names joke early on), a dull-witted young man who grows up with dreams of high speed glory.
... Full Review
The Cinema Source
On the surface, Ricky Bobby seemed to have it all.
Ricky Bobbys passion for the game fueled his drive to win.
Before too long, betrayal turns its ugly head and Ricky Bobby gets the shaft.
... Full Review
popsyndicate.com
Rickys kids Walker and Texas Ranger (ha ha) run wild and spew obscenities until Rickys mother puts them in their place.
His best friend and racing teammate Cal Naughton (John C. Reilly) has perfected a move called the slingshot; Cal sacrifices a win to get Ricky into first.
... Full Review
Reel.com
So, good ol' Ricky Bobby is primed for his comeuppance, which occurs both on the track and on the home front, when his marriage hits the skids.
The perfect tonic to this summer's bloated, special effects-driven extravaganzas, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby crosses the finish line with flying colors.
... Full Review
eFilmCritic.com
A personal favorite: after selling advertising space on his windshield, Ricky laments, This sticker is dangerous and inconvenient!
After a mid-race replacement puts Ricky in the drivers seat at a NASCAR event, Ricky quickly becomes the hottest driver the sport has to offer.The set-up whizzes by us all too quickly, content with skipping over the details and getting us right to the premise, which is, simply, Will Ferrell as a big, dumb, redneck NASCAR driver.
... Full Review
News
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acedmagazine.com –
2008-07-25
AICN Double-Teams Will Ferrell - Quint's turn! Pearl! A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES and PG-13 vs R-Rated comedy!!!
aintitcool.com –
2008-02-29
Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. Youve read Capones piece above by now Im sure if you havent click here to read AICN vs. Will Ferrell Part 1 Capone's First Assault . Now we have my piece, which is infinitely better because ... Full Article
Note: This is a review of the 50 GB retail version of Talladega Nights . The disc bundled with the PS3 is a 25 GB movie only disc. ... Full Article
As I wrote when I reviewed the standard edition, I'm not a NASCAR fan, and though it runs smack through my town, I don't even get my kicks on Route 66. ... Full Article

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - movie - part 1/10


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