"Talladega Nights" is not unbearable to sit through, in fact it has multiple moments that are quite entertaining. Essentially, comedy is in the eye of the beholder, and I found this film's comedic potential often overshadowed by VERY PG-13 subject matter. However, one can expect no less from those who also brought us "Anchorman."
I'm quite a fan of Will Ferrell, he being the only reason I saw this film. I know nothing whatsoever about NASCAR. I enjoy his trademark comedic styling to an extent, but I prefer to see him in roles that truly challenge him, such as his minor role in Woody Allen's "Melinda and Melinda" and more recently "Stranger Than Fiction." The role of Ricky Bobby is nothing we haven't seen him do before, but he does do it well. Ferrell is a talented comedian, and all his trademarks are in Talladega,including near nudity, as seen on the trailer.
Whether or not you like this film depends on what you personally find funny. I don't enjoy 10 year old boys with 4 letter vocabularies and I don't enjoy constant references to manhood, if you get my drift. However, I enjoy silliness when it is done in good taste, and "Talladega" has some of those moments too. As stated before, this film is most comparable to "Anchorman." If you saw the Legend of Ron Burgundy, the Ballad of Ricky Bobby is essentially the same in terms of humor.
I enjoyed this film because it's Ferrell, and he can always deliver. It's good for a laugh and most viewers probably wont be sorely disappointed.
I'm quite a fan of Will Ferrell, he being the only reason I saw this film. I know nothing whatsoever about NASCAR. I enjoy his trademark comedic styling to an extent, but I prefer to see him in roles that truly challenge him, such as his minor role in Woody Allen's "Melinda and Melinda" and more recently "Stranger Than Fiction." The role of Ricky Bobby is nothing we haven't seen him do before, but he does do it well. Ferrell is a talented comedian, and all his trademarks are in Talladega,including near nudity, as seen on the trailer.
Whether or not you like this film depends on what you personally find funny. I don't enjoy 10 year old boys with 4 letter vocabularies and I don't enjoy constant references to manhood, if you get my drift. However, I enjoy silliness when it is done in good taste, and "Talladega" has some of those moments too. As stated before, this film is most comparable to "Anchorman." If you saw the Legend of Ron Burgundy, the Ballad of Ricky Bobby is essentially the same in terms of humor.
I enjoyed this film because it's Ferrell, and he can always deliver. It's good for a laugh and most viewers probably wont be sorely disappointed.