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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
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Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
Featuring 763 new jokes, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is returning to theaters for one week only.
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With the 1970s behind him, San Diego's former top-rated newsreader, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York City's first twenty-four-hour news channel by storm.With the 1970s behind him, San Diego's former top-rated newsreader, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York City's first twenty-four-hour news channel by storm.With the 1970s behind him, San Diego's former top-rated newsreader, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York City's first twenty-four-hour news channel by storm.
IMDb RATING
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186K
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POPULARITY
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  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Will Ferrell(characters)
    • Adam McKay(characters)
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Christina Applegate
    • Paul Rudd
  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Will Ferrell(characters)
    • Adam McKay(characters)
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Christina Applegate
    • Paul Rudd
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    • 407User reviews
    • 275Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 23 nominations

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    Adam McKay in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
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    Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Will Ferrell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
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    Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
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    Will Ferrell in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
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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
    Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker
    • Freddie Shapp
    Meagan Good
    Meagan Good
    • Linda Jackson
    Judah Nelson
    • Walter Burgundy
    James Marsden
    James Marsden
    • Jack Lime
    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Gary
    Josh Lawson
    Josh Lawson
    • Kench Allenby
    Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig
    • Chani Lastnamé
    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
    • Ed Harken
    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Garth
    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Mack Tannen
    Bill Kurtis
    Bill Kurtis
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    June Diane Raphael
    June Diane Raphael
    • Chani's Boss
    Tom Clark
    • Curtis Knightfish
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Will Ferrell(characters)
      • Adam McKay(characters)
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    • Trivia
      A sequel to Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) had been in the works for several years, but stalled, even with Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, and Steve Carell taking pay cuts to keep the budget down. Paramount Pictures didn't like the numbers, and didn't agree to a sequel initially. However, the studio later decided to greenlight the sequel.
    • Goofs
      Ron is told by his doctor: "Looks as if both optic nerves are separated from their respective corneas .... No other way to put this, but you're blind". The optic nerve does not attach to the cornea, therefore a separation of the two is a normal finding and would not result in blindness. If the optic nerve separates from the retina, on the other hand, blindness ensues.
    • Quotes

      Ron Burgundy: If you've got an ass like the North Star, wise men are gonna want to follow it.

    • Crazy credits
      In the "Super Sized R-Rated Version", there is an additional scene after the end credits with Brian Fantana and Champ Kind in a bar trying to pickup some girls while talking dirty to them.
    • Alternate versions
      Five different cuts of the film exist, which was specially prepared for certain territories:
      • The US Theatrical Version (running for around 119 mins)
      • The UK/Australian Theatrical Version (running for around 118.5 mins)
      • The International Theatrical Version (running for around 113 mins)
      • The Extended Version (running for around 123 mins)
      • The Super-Sized Version (running for around 143 mins)
      The US Theatrical Version version does not appear on any Blu-ray releases outside of the United States. Similarly, the UK/Australian Theatrical Version is only available on Blu-ray in those two territories. Non-US and non-UK home video releases include only the International Theatrical Version, although the UK and Australia editions also include the Super-Size Version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 17 December 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Ride Like The Wind
      Written & Performed by Christopher Cross

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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    8/10
    A hilariously silly and ridiculously absurd comedy eruption that was worth the wait.
    Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues - Film Review

    The news team is back, and it's kind of a big deal! The highly anticipated sequel to the cult phenomenon, Anchorman, is finally here after a nine year hiatus and see's Will Ferrell reprise his most memorable role as eccentric newscaster, Ron Burgundy. And yes, with salon quality hair!

    The film is everything you'd expect from the comedy pairing of Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, and although not as good as the first film, it certainly has its moments with a fresh new storyline and an abundance of hilarious jokes. The film is just as silly as you'd hope, with Steve Carell saying 'There's little rhyme or reason to this world and that's what makes it so funny.'. With perms, a werewolf, ice skating jazz flute, a pet shark and Harrison Ford the film truly is, in the words of Carell and Paul Rudd, 'absurd', 'ridiculous' and 'inexplicable', that won't leave fans disappointed as one of the best comedies of the year.

    We pick up the story years on from the first film where, after hitting rock bottom and with the seventies over, the legendary news team reunite to take on New York City and the worlds first twenty four hour news network.

    Despite the film dragging in parts, the thing that really makes this movie is of course, what can only be described as, a truly flawless cast and the extraordinary characters they portray. The actors all expressed their deep admiration and love of working with one another, which comes through in their performances, and is a real joy to watch.

    The highlight of the film; however, is the climax which is quite simply mind blowing in its arsenal of heavyweight Hollywood actors, featuring cameo appearances from Harrison Ford, Sacha Baron Cohen, Will Smith and even Kanye West to name just a few from the explosion of talent. The only people they couldn't get were Oprah and president Obama!

    Ferrell's performance as Burgundy is bigger and better than ever with as much ignorance and narcissism as we've all come to love and admire. The other stand out performance of the film is Steve Carell as brainless weatherman Brick Tamland that is effortlessly delivered and simply hysterical. In one of the more touching moments of the film Brick finds love with an identically unintelligent character played by Kristen Wiig, leaving the nice message that there's someone out there for everyone. This storyline isn't without humor featuring a date at a vending machine, but that's definitely not for everyone!

    Harrison Ford's appearance in the film takes the concept of a deadpan performance to a whole new level of supremacy, which is sure to make you laugh, and adds to the weight of the already marvelous cast. Ferrell laughed 'He (Ford) hasn't seen the first Anchorman and I don't think he has any intention of seeing this one either!'. Carell stated his disappointment for not getting the chance to meet the Indiana Jones star with Adam McKay joking they 'banned him from the set.' and producer Judd Apatow adding 'Yeah, f**k that Steve Carell!'. All joking of course!

    Ferrell also discussed how the filmmaking process involves a large amount of improvisation. Carell commented how 'An environment was created in which we could venture off into the land of improv.'. Christina Applegate, who plays ambitious news anchor Veronica Corningstone, recalls the first cut being 'over three hours long' and the films director, Adam McKay, has expressed his intention of releasing a second cut of Anchorman 2, featuring 'the same plot and storyline but with entirely different jokes.'.

    When asked if another Anchorman film was in the pipeline Ferrell concluded that following The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter there'd be 'at least fourteen' Anchorman films! The producers even hinted at the possibility of a Step Brothers sequel, reuniting Ferrell with John C. Reilly, something that McKay says will 'definitely' happen again. So with that, another cut of Anchorman 2 and twelve more sequels there's much to look forward to from these comedy titans.

    Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues hits UK cinemas December 18th and is the comedy to watch this Christmas.
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    • Dec 16, 2013

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Anchorman 2
    • Filming locations
      • St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Apatow Productions
      • Digital Image Associates
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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $127,352,707
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,232,425
      • Dec 22, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $173,649,931
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
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      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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