Saturday, 20 April 2013

Film Review Anchor-man- The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) 12A


70’s news spoof Anchor-man which was co-written by Will Ferrell himself has always been a hit with quotes like “I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal”. The hilariously crude comments, improvisation and that funny looking moustache will have you vibrating with laughter off the chair. It is full of uncomfortable yet enjoyable humour (should you laugh? Of course you should). Ron Burgundy is a local icon and a hero who owns the title of anchor-man.  He falls for a new female news reporter who has been brought in to spice things up but the rest of the news team see it as a major problem as all newsreaders are men. This film shows the terrible sexist humour of men and the immature comments that could spew from their mouths in the 70’s. The inappropriate remarks are not only that but also funny and coming from a woman that must mean it’s worth watching. Ferrell’s performance is both brilliant and unpredictable. You never know where he is going with a joke but it is always the right way. Good ole Christina Applegate who plays the new female news reporter Veronica Corningstone gets her digs back in at the majorly sexist comments that are thrown at her. This film is legendary and must be seen, so go out and grab a copy. Roll on the sequel.

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