The movie starts in and maintains the typical fashion of Anchorman standard for a while. Sometimes the jokes are too forced, sometimes they are overdone (like those racial jokes, that weren't witty) but apart of that, the first part of the movie was quite enjoyable. The story about creation of senstation-driven "news" ("This is not news") is not only funny, but an actual eye-opener as well.
Then Ron sustains a trauma a temporarily loses his sight. At this very moment, the movie feels like its original writers died and some strange, newly hired dudes finished the movie.
The part about blindness goes way beyond the possible extent, exploitable for comedy and it's too long. The bizarre "royal battle" makes you confident, something had gone terribly wrong. It's laughable potential is minimum, the scenes looks as dull as expensive and foremost, completely pointless. Brief appearances of celebrities in their micro roles do not help, they only make you wonder more.
I would say the movie was superb when it started, but after watching the whole flick, I was very disappointed. The waste of the potential was enormous. Ron Burgundy was know for unique feel and outstanding, signature genre of retro comedy. This time it has failed beyond imagination. And yes, I have to agree with many, Steve Carrel's role was written awfully.
If you paid for this movie, you probably "deserve" at least 50% refund.
Then Ron sustains a trauma a temporarily loses his sight. At this very moment, the movie feels like its original writers died and some strange, newly hired dudes finished the movie.
The part about blindness goes way beyond the possible extent, exploitable for comedy and it's too long. The bizarre "royal battle" makes you confident, something had gone terribly wrong. It's laughable potential is minimum, the scenes looks as dull as expensive and foremost, completely pointless. Brief appearances of celebrities in their micro roles do not help, they only make you wonder more.
I would say the movie was superb when it started, but after watching the whole flick, I was very disappointed. The waste of the potential was enormous. Ron Burgundy was know for unique feel and outstanding, signature genre of retro comedy. This time it has failed beyond imagination. And yes, I have to agree with many, Steve Carrel's role was written awfully.
If you paid for this movie, you probably "deserve" at least 50% refund.