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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy

Original title: Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
  • Video
  • 2004
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
6.4K
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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy (2004)
Comedy

While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone persists, a group of unprofessional thieves endeavor to make "the truth" known.While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone persists, a group of unprofessional thieves endeavor to make "the truth" known.While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone persists, a group of unprofessional thieves endeavor to make "the truth" known.

  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Will Ferrell
    • Adam McKay
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Christina Applegate
    • Paul Rudd
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    6.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Will Ferrell
      • Adam McKay
    • Stars
      • Will Ferrell
      • Christina Applegate
      • Paul Rudd
    • 29User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Ron Burgundy
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Veronica Corningstone
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Brian Fantana
    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Brick Tamland
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Champ Kind
    Kevin Corrigan
    Kevin Corrigan
    • Paul Hauser
    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
    • Ed Harken
    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Garth Holliday
    Chuck D
    Chuck D
    • Malcolm Y
    Maya Rudolph
    Maya Rudolph
    • Kanshasha X
    Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn
    • Helen
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Tino
    Chad Everett
    Chad Everett
    • Jess Moondragon
    Tara Subkoff
    Tara Subkoff
    • Mouse
    Michael Coleman
    Michael Coleman
    • Construction Worker
    • (as Mike Coleman)
    Steve Bannos
    Steve Bannos
    • Nikos
    Jerry Lambert
    Jerry Lambert
    • Business Man
    Kate Walsh
    Kate Walsh
    • Sue
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Will Ferrell
      • Adam McKay
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This film was assembled from excised footage for Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004).
    • Goofs
      While driving to the observatory, the cars passed by are recent models as opposed to 1970s models
    • Quotes

      Ron Burgundy: Brick, what are you eating?

      Brick Tamland: Oh, it is one of those delicious falafel hot dogs with cinnamon and bacon on top.

      Ron Burgundy: What do you mean "one of those?" Those don't exist... that's a used coffee filter with cigarette butts on it.

    • Connections
      Edited from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie
      Written by Maurice Irby

      Performed by Jay and the Techniques

      Courtesy of Spirit Music Group

      Under license from Dominion Entertainment, Inc.

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    6/10
    Very funny, but doesn't make a lot of sense
    Wake up, Ron Burgundy is allegedly made of deleted scenes from Anchorman, but while it's obvious how some scenes fit into the movie such as Ron's dangerous driving here leading to the parking scene in Anchorman, there's no way most of this would have ever fit. I assume a lot of last-minute re-shoots were involved.

    Some elements work. The Alarm Clock gang is hilarious. They are a group with political goals, but seem unclear on what they are and lack any sort of grand plan. The bit with Amy Poehler as a bank teller who refuses to give them any money because they are so inept as bank robbers is one of the best in the movie. Justin Long as Ed's sullen teenage son, Chris, and Chad Everett as Jess Moondragon, Ron's mentor who won't shut up about how inappropriately he loves nature, also have some very memorable bits. Note that none of these (fairly significant) characters are in Anchorman.

    Unfortunately, the movie is just a series of bits. It doesn't really come together. To some degree, this is to be expected in a movie assembled from deleted scenes, but it's more than that. The jokes get too much narrative priority, often leading to things that just don't fit in the context of the movie. Veronica Corningstone's personality is all over the place and Champ King's moment in the car goes on way too long, even though it starts well, for instance. This really hurts suspension of disbelief as it never really establishes any rules to play by.

    This is a serious problem, but I'm giving the movie a 6 anyway, mainly because it made me laugh so hard I nearly vomited on several occasions, like when Brick explained what he was eating or any of Paul's attempts to explain the manifesto. In short, this is a great way to present deleted scenes. It isn't a great movie.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 28, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wake Up Ron Burgundy
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Apatow Productions
      • DreamWorks
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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