Review of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) by Brian M — 25 Jun 2011

Ferrell plays a great stupid racer in this hilarious, and profoundly idiotic film which never fails to entertain.

This review of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) was written by Brian M on 25 Jun 2011.

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

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