Official Website MPAA Rating: PG-13 Theater Release: 8/4/2006 Video Release: 12/12/2006 Buy it from Amazon: DVDVHS
Driving on Redneck Satire - By Jeffrey Chen I think the reason why Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby works so well as a comedy is because its subject can't defend itself. This Will Ferrell vehicle, directed by writing partner Adam McKay, is essentially chucking javelins at good ol' American redneckery.... MORE >>
The Fast and the Funniest - By Betty Jo Tucker I should issue a disclaimer with any review I write about a Will Ferrell movie. He has the same effect on me as Jim Carrey, Lily Tomlin and Jack Black. All three make me laugh no matter what they’re involved in on screen. Ferrell’s Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,... MORE >>
High-Octane Laughs - By Geoffrey D. Roberts Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a humorous and entertaining comedy which successfully satirizes the world of auto racing -- NASCAR to be exact. Will Ferrell portrays Ricky Bobby, a member of NASCAR driver Terry Cheveaux’s (Adam McKay) pit crew.
Ricky accidentally... MORE >>
