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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Unrated Widescreen Edition) / Les nuits de Talladega: La ballade de Ricky Bobby (L'intégrale non censurée)

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I wanted to watch this as soon as I found out Sacha Baron Cohen was in it (I'm a big Ali G fan). I've enjoyed other Will Ferrell movies - Anchorman in particular - but I'm not a fan of NASCAR and, watching the previews and trailers, it looked a bit, ah, predictable.

But what was quickly apparent was that this is not a movie that is taking itself seriously. It pokes fun at some very stereotypical American types, and NASCAR itself, while at the same time revelling in the fun of the sport and all its hype.

Many of the jokes were worse than crass, they were downright vulgar. I still laughed. Many times I felt my jaw gape, or I cringed, and while I knew they were not meant to be taken seriously, I couldn't help but feel a bit sickened. The two boys, in particular, although reformed, were painful to listen to. Although exaggerated a great deal, the characters are sadly recognisable.

Sacha Baron Cohen, though, steals the movie with his faux French accent, his cliched, over-the-top homosexuality, his pursed mouth, greased curls and comic timing. He is almost unrecognisable in the role, a testament to his acting abilities.

I did enjoy this movie, and it is funny, but rife with product placement to the point that it's a joke - yet still it's product placement. Oh, and don't dwell too much on the weird plot holes.

I wouldn't consider this a kids movie by any means, and it's too obvious to be clever. Look elsewhere for more subtle wit: Talladega Nights is for drunken laughs only.

This movie is hillarious. There were a few freezes with this particular disc, but my laptop's a beast. It can handle anything.

I got this movie for a Christmas present after having thoroughly enjoyed the film with my kids (14 & 10) in the theatre.The problem was, we got the uncut/unrated version instead of the PG-13. I had to shut the movie off less than a half hour in. This version cuts important scenes, has more gratuitous swearing and sexual innuendo and basically loses all the charm of the movie we saw in the theatre.Why they call it "Uncut" puzzles me when they cut two important scenes from the theatrical release. I guess this one will be a coaster as I have to go out and get the PG-13 version. Just be careful to check the packaging so you don't get stuck with this mess.

What can I say about this film that hasn't been said before. Will Farrell isn't funny, he was in SNL back when his comedy was original. And the best example of how recycled and unispired his sense of humour is, is with this film. Seriously, jokes that are long and drawn out way passed the point of being slightly amusing. That whole scene with Ricky Bobby, and his family saying grace at the dinner table for like 10 minutes with an argument over which Jesus is their favourite. I realize this might sound somewhat funny, but if you were to see this road apple you'd understand how this movie stinks. Also the regurgitation of jokes in this movie shows how truly flat and this movie was written. Roughly 5 minutes of seeing Ricky Bobby running around in his underwear screaming for Tom Cruise and Oprah gets boring. Not to mention the obvious source of the character was his George W. Bush SNL impersonation. Not even with the presence of Sacha Baron Cohen (a.k.a. Ali G) was this movie saved, with the redundant gay, French man joke, fused with many, many horrible puns that make no sense. If this movie were a car, it wouldn't be a Nascar, but some brokedown jolopee in someone's front yard. This movie isn't funny, doesn't start funny, doesn't end funny, this movie has to be one of the most awful tragedies I have ever had the misfortune of watching, if you like laughing don't watch this movie. This is one car wreck that you shouldn't be rubber necking to see, it ain't pretty.