Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Film Title: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Year: 2006
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Length: 105 minutes
Film Genre(s): Comedy, Action
Director(s): Adam McKay
Producer(s): Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Ryan Kavanaugh, et. al.
Writer(s): Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
Players:
Will Ferrell as Ricky Bobby
John C. Reilly as Cal Naughton, Jr.
Gary Cole as Reese Bobby
Jane Lynch as Lucy Bobby
Michael Clarke Duncan as Lucius Washington
Leslie Bibb as Carly Bobby
Amy Adams as Susan
Houton Tumlin as Walker
Grayson Russell as Texas Ranger
Sacha Baron Cohen as Jean Girard
and cameos by various NASCAR stars, Elvis Costello and Mos Def
Plot: The famous stock car driver Ricky Bobby is challenged by a Frenchman from "Formula Un", but his determination is crushed after a horrible accident. Laughs around every turn.
Acting: Ferrell is funny and that's all you need to know. Even if you've had a disposition toward him in past movies, you should see this one.
Cinematography: Who cares.
Visual: See "Cinematography".
Audio: See "Visual".
What to watch for: Outrageous hilarity. Grayson Russell's performance near the end will have you peeing-your-pants, doubling-over-on-the-floor, snorting-milk-from-your-nose laughing...and he's under 10 years old.
What to watch out for: Crude humor and some language.
When I watched it last: A few nights prior to review.
IMDB User Rating: 6.8 out of 10
Roger Ebert Rating: 3.5 out of 4 stars;
The Cinema Standard Overall Score: 7.9 out of 10 stars; Funny and entertaining! A must see, especially if you're a NASCAR fan.
- - Reveiwed by JB