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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
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When America's number one NASCAR speed-demon is issued a direct challenge from a gay, French Formula One racer with a hunger for the top spot and a mean talent for tight-cornering, the race is on to become the number one man in all of NASCAR in a full throttle comedy starring Will Ferrell and directed by Anchorman cohort Adam McKay. Ricky Bobby (Ferrell) is a national hero with a "smokin' hot" trophy wife, pair of borderline-abusively precocious sons, and an endless line of endorsement deals filling his mansion with toys and driveway with sports cars and Hummers. His racing partner and lifelong friend Cal Naughton, Jr. (John C. Reilly), never fails to provide him with a hand on the racetrack, frequently performing their trademark "slingshot" maneuver to shoot Ricky into first place, leaving Cal in second. While the public loves these buddies (popularly known by the meaningless childhood nicknames they find so exceedingly cool: "Shake and Bake"), a wedge comes between the two, as Ricky Bobby's longstanding winning-streak is broken by flamboyand French Formula One driver Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen), robbing Ricky of everything in an instant as the trauma leaves him unable to drive. Ricky's wife takes his fortunes while Cal takes his wife, and now he's back with his mother (Jane Lynch) and long-estranged father (Gary Cole). Things look bad for Ricky, but his father was once a race car driver himself, and now with the help of a training montage, a live cougar, and the courage to drive without his gleaming white Wonder Bread endorsement, Ricky might be ready to face the track again. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, (more)
Director(s):
Adam McKay
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Synopsis of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

When America's number one NASCAR speed-demon is issued a direct challenge from a gay, French Formula One racer with a hunger for the top spot and a mean talent for tight-cornering, the race is on to become the number one man in all of NASCAR in a full throttle comedy starring Will Ferrell and directed by Anchorman cohort Adam McKay. Ricky Bobby (Ferrell) is a national hero with a "smokin' hot" trophy wife, pair of borderline-abusively precocious sons, and an endless line of endorsement deals filling his mansion with toys and driveway with sports cars and Hummers. His racing partner and lifelong friend Cal Naughton, Jr. (John C. Reilly), never fails to provide him with a hand on the racetrack, frequently performing their trademark "slingshot" maneuver to shoot Ricky into first place, leaving Cal in second. While the public loves these buddies (popularly known by the meaningless childhood nicknames they find so exceedingly cool: "Shake and Bake"), a wedge comes between the two, as Ricky Bobby's longstanding winning-streak is broken by flamboyand French Formula One driver Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen), robbing Ricky of everything in an instant as the trauma leaves him unable to drive. Ricky's wife takes his fortunes while Cal takes his wife, and now he's back with his mother (Jane Lynch) and long-estranged father (Gary Cole). Things look bad for Ricky, but his father was once a race car driver himself, and now with the help of a training montage, a live cougar, and the courage to drive without his gleaming white Wonder Bread endorsement, Ricky might be ready to face the track again. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
121 mins

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Director(s):
Adam McKay
Writer(s):
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
Producer(s):
Jimmy Miller, Judd Apatow
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Adult Humor, Profanity, Drug Content, Adult Language, Mild Violence)
Categories:
Comedy
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Awards:
  • 2006 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Most Promising Performer
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    Brock S.

    Talladega Nights mix of satire, clever gags, and excellent ensemble performances put it at the top of its league! A hilarious with scenes- stealing form the supporting cast and memorable lines that will live on forever! Even though the comedy seems stupid, the movie is smart and will stand as Will Ferrell best movie EVer!

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    Jeff H.

    The movie is okay with some funny moments.

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    John P.

    Never in my life did I believe I would see any movie that would supplant Corky Romano as the worst I had ever seen. That moment came this weekend when I watched the first 30 minutes of this piece of garbage. It looked like they were making up the dialogue as they went along, and doing a really bad job at it. There are scenes where the actors are just looking at each other, as if they are pleading for something funny to happen. I shudder to think of what was left on the cutting room floor. Please rent Corky Romano instead; you will thank me later.

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