I wasn't too keen on this at first, but my brother suggested buying it, and at a mere £5.99 from play.com, why not? And it was a bloody brilliant purchase!
Let me just say though, that this film is funny in a lighthearted, cheap gag way. There is nothing clever about the humour, so if that's what you're after, this won't be your cup of tea.
The film is based in a sexist news studio in San Diego in the early 1970s. The local top rated anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his news crew, reporter Brian (Paul Rudd), sports commentator Champ (David Koechner), and weatherman Brick (Steve Carell) have been told by the producer that they are bringing in a female reporter into chauvinistic newsroom, in the form of Veronica (Christina Applegate).
Ron is fine with this arrangement providing a line is drawn and Veronica is only restricted to reportings regarding 'women interests' such cooking and cat fashion shows. Of course, ambitious Veronica isn't willing to stick to those things and steps behind the news desk, causing a war!
This film is full of hilarious one-liners that will leave you in stitches, such as when Ron Burgundy says to a dog, 'You're so wise, you're like a miniature Buddha, covered with hair' or 'Mmmmm... I look good. I mean really good. Hey everyone... come and see how good I look.' Ok, I guess that's not particularly funny if you've never seen the film. You just have to watch it for yourself to understand the hilarity!
You won't be able to help yourself from quoting from the film! My friends and I are constantly doing stupid random role-plays, quoting things from the film! And after a few minutes of conversing in 'Anchorman' talk, we just can't help watching the DVD again! And again!
The only downfall I can think of is that the film is rather slow at the start with not that many funny parts. But this is compensated for later, when you have laughs after laughs after laughs!
The DVD itself is well worth the value, as you get the film, which is more than enough, but also special features! Commentary! Deleted scenes! Bloopers! Even more comedy!
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