Review of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) by Brady P — 11 May 2012

Adam McKay is awesome. Good movie. Same as step brothers. Epic and funny.

This review of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) was written by Brady P on 11 May 2012.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby has generally received positive reviews.

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