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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

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Release Date: August 4, 2006
On DVD: December 12, 2006
Genre: Action, Comedy
Running Time: 110 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language, drug references and brief comic violence.
Director: Adam McKay
Writer: Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
Cast: Will Ferrell, David Koechner

The film tells the story of NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) whose "win at all costs" approach has made him a national hero. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly), are a fearless duo -- dubbed "Thunder" and "Lightning" by their fans for their ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When a Read more

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Grade: C+ The latest Oscar-winner to come from Will Ferrell's camp, The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a moving story about a man who falls from the top and works his way back up again, regaining his glory and respect in the process. Who knew that an Oscar-wining picture would be about an imbecile race car driver who loses his seat as the best NASCAR driver around, and that the title of the film would be Talladega Nights?

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FUNNY AS CRAP!!!, by GREEN DAY

September 2, 2006

I thought that it was
THE FUNNIEST movie i had ever seen in my whole life i hope it releases soon on video because i am buying it the first day it comes out!

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