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Title: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Will Ferrell | ... | Ricky Bobby | |
| John C. Reilly | ... | Cal Naughton Jr. | |
| Sacha Baron Cohen | ... | Jean Girard | |
| Gary Cole | ... | Reese Bobby | |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | ... | Lucius Washington | |
| Leslie Bibb | ... | Carley Bobby | |
| Jane Lynch | ... | Lucy Bobby | |
| Amy Adams | ... | Susan | |
| Andy Richter | ... | Gregory | |
| Molly Shannon | ... | Mrs. Dennit | |
| Greg Germann | ... | Larry Dennit Jr. | |
| David Koechner | ... | Hershell | |
| Jack McBrayer | ... | Glenn | |
| Ian Roberts | ... | Kyle | |
| Pat Hingle | ... | Mr. Dennit Sr. | |
NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby is a national hero because of his "win at all costs" approach. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr., are a fearless duo -- "Shake" and "Bake" by their fans for their ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When flamboyant French Formula One driver Jean Girard challenges "Shake" and "Bake" for the supremacy of NASCAR, Ricky Bobby must face his own demons and fight Girard for the right to be known as racing's top driver. Written by CartmanKun@aol.com
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This movie does something that is rarely done successfully done, pokes fun at the modern NASCAR circuit. Without detailing all the gags, this is pure fun which doesn't offend the tastes too often. Will Farrell is patently absurd as Ricky Bobby & the support he receives in this film from the entire cast is excellent. Gary Cole is very solid as Ricky's dad, & so is Jane Lynch as his mom. Amy Adams is solid too. In fact, the entire cast including John C. Reilly seems to have been fit into their roles like gloves.
Sasha Cohen comes off better in this as Ricky Bobbys French nemesis than he does in even Borat. He is used perfectly & fits his role really well. The story line works really well as the evolution from speed too shake & bake too magic man & me helps keep the film focused on something besides the jokes. There is just enough plot to hang the jokes on.
The script is lots of fun with references to lots of things besides NASCAR & Sex (which is all too often the only thing done as comedy today). This film proves that outrageous is much better than sex when done right as comedy. Thank goodness this is much better than the ill conceived BETWITCHED Farrell did in 2005. This film is really an excellent showcase for everyone involved. If your a NASCAR fan, you should even get some extra fun out of this one.
Get ready for the checkered flag Ricky Booby, this film is a winner all the way.