2007
Comedy
Starring: Andy Samber, Danny McBride, Bill Hader and many more
"My name is Rod, and I like to party."
Comedy
Starring: Andy Samber, Danny McBride, Bill Hader and many more
"My name is Rod, and I like to party."
Recently I have watched a few movies that when they came out, people told me were "okay" or "had a few funny parts." Basically, nobody gave them rave reviews. One of these movies I put off watching until today was Hot Rod. And I am mad I put it off so long.
For those who don't know Hot Rod follows the exploits of Andy Samberg's character Rod. Who is an amateur stuntman, whose stunts usually end up failing. But he has to pull off a major stunt (jumping 15 buses) to raise $50,000 for what one of the characters calls "a conveniently priced surgery" to save his step dad's life. Of course he only wants to save his life so he can beat the crap out of him to hopefully earn his respect.
The first thing that struck me about this movie was the amount of note worthy actors in it. Basically every major character is somebody you recognize, and most likely found very funny, from another movie. I mean the cast is: Andy Samber, Bill Hader, Isla Fischer, Danny McBride, Ian McShane, Sissy Spacke, Will Arnet. That is quite the line up, for me at least. I should focus on Danny McBride because I didn't know he was in this movie before I watched it. Afer some of my recent viewing I have come to the conclusion that he is one of the funniest guys around. He makes me laugh in everything he has done. In Hot Rod he has what I think is the funniest scene in the movie, where he flips out for no reason.
I will admit that most of this movie is really stupid, but that doesn't matter, because it's funny. Its comedy is a mix of slap stick and one liners, from basically all major cast member. It occasionally lovingly mocks 80s movies, but only for short bursts because it is not a spoof or anything. Though the use of 80s music during montages is perfect for the feel of the movie. I am mad I put off watching this for so long. It kept me laughing throughout, which is all I really ask for
3.5 out of 5 Stars
Factoid: This movie was originally written for Will Ferrel
For those who don't know Hot Rod follows the exploits of Andy Samberg's character Rod. Who is an amateur stuntman, whose stunts usually end up failing. But he has to pull off a major stunt (jumping 15 buses) to raise $50,000 for what one of the characters calls "a conveniently priced surgery" to save his step dad's life. Of course he only wants to save his life so he can beat the crap out of him to hopefully earn his respect.
The first thing that struck me about this movie was the amount of note worthy actors in it. Basically every major character is somebody you recognize, and most likely found very funny, from another movie. I mean the cast is: Andy Samber, Bill Hader, Isla Fischer, Danny McBride, Ian McShane, Sissy Spacke, Will Arnet. That is quite the line up, for me at least. I should focus on Danny McBride because I didn't know he was in this movie before I watched it. Afer some of my recent viewing I have come to the conclusion that he is one of the funniest guys around. He makes me laugh in everything he has done. In Hot Rod he has what I think is the funniest scene in the movie, where he flips out for no reason.
I will admit that most of this movie is really stupid, but that doesn't matter, because it's funny. Its comedy is a mix of slap stick and one liners, from basically all major cast member. It occasionally lovingly mocks 80s movies, but only for short bursts because it is not a spoof or anything. Though the use of 80s music during montages is perfect for the feel of the movie. I am mad I put off watching this for so long. It kept me laughing throughout, which is all I really ask for
3.5 out of 5 Stars
Factoid: This movie was originally written for Will Ferrel
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