Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

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NASCAR superstar Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) is at the top of his game; adored by fans, a trophy wife by his side, and incredible wealth. But Ricky loses it all when French Formula One champion Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen) roars onto the scene. Ricky, with the help of his ruthless father, must pull himself out of the depths of despair and restore his honor on the racetrack. Read More Read Less

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Though it occasionally stalls, Talladega Nights' mix of satire, clever gags, and excellent ensemble performances put it squarely in the winner's circle.

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Steven Snyder

TIME Magazine

A comedy with horsepower to spare.

Jul 31, 2008

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Tim Grierson

Screen International

Playing to his strengths, star and co-writer Will Ferrell reaps many good comic moments early on in Adam Mckay's feature to compensate for a sluggish second half.

Jul 25, 2008

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

The disappointment of this movie is not that we don't see enough of Will Ferrell. It's disappointing because what we do see, we've seen before, and better.

Rated: C

Mar 3, 2007

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

What else can you say about Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby? It’s one of the best comedies of the 2000s, a rip-roaring Bush-era satire of American excess and full-throttle competition.

Aug 21, 2023

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

Ricky Bobby may not be as well known as the other RB [Ron Burgundy], but the film's carefree silliness has plenty of funny bits and pieces.

Jan 23, 2023

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

The perfect summer movie.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 25, 2020

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C S One of the best comedies out there. No idea why this doesn't have a higher score, but certainly should. Remember, if you're not first, you're last! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Paul L If you liked Step Brothers.... cut from the same mold Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review John G I can’t watch it enough! One of my two favorite movies Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Ryland C This was such an amazing riot! I’m so jealous of the comedy and writing of this movie! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/22/24 Full Review Audience Member This movie is Comedy gold! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/24 Full Review david n One of the Top 20 comedies ever made. Watch this and laugh. Under-rated by critics, as usual. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Adam McKay Director Will Ferrell Ricky Bobby John C. Reilly Cal Naughton Jr. Sacha Baron Cohen Jean Girard Gary Cole Reese Bobby Michael Clarke Duncan Lucius Washington

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