Review of Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) by Mickey M — 07 Mar 2013
"Ron Burgundy" (Will Ferrell) is the most popular news anchorman in 1970s San Diego, despite being an immature bafoon. His career is jeopardized when the station hires an attractive female reporter (Christina Applegate) who wants to be the first female anchorperson.
This movie is not as funny as the TV promos lead you to believe. Although it does have some funny moments, but not enough to make it a good comedy. The comedy bits that do make you laugh will make you giggle, but nothing more.
The cast itself is fair, but are one-dementional for the most part. The best defined are those played by Applegate and Ferrell.
The performances, for the most part aren't that good as a whole -- with exception to Applegate, and Ferrell. In my opinion, Applegate was the best of the performers in this movie.
The wardrobe was dead on. Even the hairstyles were perfect. You had a sense that you were in the seventies.
Sadly, there was way too many problems with this film. There were a lot of problems in performances and jokes. If you see this in your local video rental shop, don't pick it up.
This review of Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) was written by Mickey M on 07 Mar 2013.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy has generally received positive reviews.
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