The legend of ron burgundy is yet another wreck of a vehicle for will ferrells comedic talent. The legend of ron burgundy trailer b 2004 second trailer for anchorman plays against the stereotype of being an anchorman. The star studded comedy cast along with the great role play by actors such as will ferrell, steve carell, and paul rudd makes the film a great comedy for the generation of young adults and many adults who like stupid funny movies. The legend of ron burgundy is a 2004 american comedy film directed by adam mckay, produced by judd apatow, starring will ferrell, and written by mckay and ferrell. The legend of ron burgundy synopsis a 1970s newsman will ferrell feels threatened by a female employee christina applegate. The legend of ron burgundy is a 2004 american comedy movie set in san diego in 1975. The legend continues ron burgundy, still a legend in his own mind will ferrells airheaded newsman heads to new york and a national platform and more clueless. Ron burgundys longawaited arrival in the era of 24hour rolling bulletins is still fun, but the laughter is more muted this time. So when ron is told hell be working with a bright young newswoman christina applegate whos beautiful, ambitious and smart enough to be more than eye candy, its not just a.
The legend of ron burgundy for those convinced local tv news long ago graduated from parody to selfparody, pic nevertheless wrings ample laughs from that milieu and the bighaired 1970s. The legend of ron burgundy, a proudly dumbass look at the. The legend continues ron burgundy, still a legend in his own mind will ferrells airheaded newsman heads to new york and a. The legend of ron burgundy is a will ferrell comedy about a pompous, preening, male chauvinist who is a top rated local newscaster in the 1970s, he feels challenged and bewildered when his station brings in a competent female coanchor although anchorman was highly touted as ferrells final step to superstardom, the film didnt turn out to be quite the comic masterpiece many expected. Set in a dimlyremembered past, before cable and before steve carell was famous, san diego newsreader ron burgundy will ferrell finds his position threatened by the newfangled concept of diversity, in the form of a woman newsreader, veronica corningstone christina applegate although its set in san diego and theres a scattering of establishing shots throughout theres. The legend of ron burgundy rent movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. Sadly, whenever a film undergoes this transformation i. Do you have any new or corrected filming details to add. Anchorman the legend of ron burgundy 2004 rotten tomatoes. The legend of ron burgundy is a local newscaster made giddy by the rarefied air of semistardom. The legend of ron burgundy was reedited from an r rating down to a more viewerfriendly pg rating.
The legend of ron burgundy will ferrell christina applegate paul rudd 2004 a 1970s san diego newscaster will ferrell feels threatened by the arrival of an ambitious woman christina applegate looking to climb the ranks of. The legend of ron burgundy is a will ferrell comedy about a pompous, preening, male chauvinist who is a top rated local newscaster in the 1970s, he feels challenged and bewildered when his station brings in a competent female coanchor. Drawing influences from sitcoms and adding some improvisational. Ron has bought into his legend, believes his promos, and informs a blonde at a pool party. The films were written, produced and directed by adam mckay. The legend of ron burgundy is a 2004 american actioncomedy. The film is a tongueincheek take on the culture of the 1970s, particularly the new action news format. The plot is set in san diego that follows ron and his cohorts as they navigate the newsroom in the 70s. Will ferrell plays ron burgundy perfectly, watching him and his fellow anchors interact is one of the many pleasures of the film. The legend of ron burgundy has become a cult classic movie for fans of comedian will ferrell and the movies of producer judd atapow. Feb, 2015 will ferrell is ron burgundy, a toprated 1970s san diego anchorman who believes women have a place in the newsroomas long as they stick to covering fashion shows or latebreaking cooking stories. The legend of ron burgundy, 2004, directed by adam mckay, with will ferrell, christina applegate, steve carell, at turner classic movies.
Pompous and chauvinistic yet occasionally kindhearted, burgundy is master of all he surveys. The legend of ron burgundy and the 40yearold virgin in the early 2000s that made him a major player in comedy films. Will ferrell, steve carell, paul rudd, david koechner, christina applegate, vince vaughn, fred willard, chris. The legend of ron burgundy dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. Ron burgundy is san diegos top rated newsman in the maledominated broadcasting of the 70s, but thats all about to change for ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor. With will ferrell, christina applegate, paul rudd, steve carell. Will ferrell is ron burgundy, a toprated 1970s san diego anchorman who believes women have a place in the newsroomas long as they stick to covering fashion shows or.
Jul 09, 2004 sadly, your moms rolodex would provide richer comic material than anchorman. The movie centers on ron burgundy will ferrell, the legendary top local anchor in san diego in the early 1970s. The anchorman series is a series of three american comedy films anchorman. Ron burgundy is san diegos toprated newsman in the maledominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but thats all about to change for ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor. It was produced by judd apatow and directed by adam mckay. The legend of ron burgundy, a proudly dumbass look at the hardpartying, buttgrabbing machomacho men who ran tv. A 1970s newsman will ferrell feels threatened by a female employee christina applegate.
John william will ferrell is an american actor, comedian, producer, and writer. In the world of 70s domination by males, ron burgundy is an awardwinning news anchor in the san diego broadcasting world. Will ferrel old school, elf is ron burgundy, a toprated 1970s san diego anchorman who believes women have a place in the newsroom as long as they stick to covering fashion shows or latebreaking cooking stories. The movie is number 100 on bravos 100 funniest movies, and 1 on empires 500 greatest movies of all time.
An ambitious female news reporter threatens the cosy, allmale world of a 1970s san diego newsroom dominated by its sexist. The legend of ron burgundy movie trailer this feature is not available right now. With will ferrell, christina applegate, steve carell, paul rudd. I have many very important leatherbound books, and my apartment smells of rich mahogany. Ron burgundy is san diegos top rated newsman in the male dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but thats all about to change when a new female employee with ambition to burn arrives in his office. The legend of ron burgundy the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. He plays ron burgundy, the toprated tv anchorman at kvwn in san diego. The legend of ron burgundy on bluray august 31st aug 19, 2010 will ferrells classic 2004 comedy will be available in 1080p exclusively at best buy. Sadly, your moms rolodex would provide richer comic material than anchorman. He first established himself in the mid1990s as a cast member on the nbc sketch comedy show saturday night live, and has subsequently starred in comedy films such as anchorman. The legend of ron burgundy stars will ferrell, christina applegate, paul rudd, steve carell the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a.
The legend of ron burgundy movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. The legend of ron burgundy 2004, talladega nights 2006, step brothers 2008, the other guys 2010 and anchorman 2. It portrays a san diego tv station where ferrells title character clashes with his new female counterpart. A big man in a midmarket town, will ferrells character in anchorman. Starring will ferrell as ron burgundy and distributed by dreamworks pictures and paramount pictures. The legend of ron burgundy ron burgundy is san diegos top rated newsman in the maledominated broadcasting of the 70s, but thats all about to change for ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor. Acting as both a tribute to and spoof of the petty rivalries of local news teams and the popular culture of the 1970s anchorman has become popular amongst fans of. Marking the directorial debut of adam mckay, former head writer for saturday night live and founder of the upright citizens brigade, anchorman is set during the 1970s and stars will ferrell as.
The legend of ron burgundy, or simply anchorman, is a 2004 comedy film directed by adam mckay, produced by judd apatow, starring will ferrell, and written by mckay and ferrell. Set in a dimlyremembered past, before cable and before steve carell was famous, san diego newsreader ron burgundy will ferrell finds his position threatened by the newfangled concept of diversity, in the form of a woman newsreader, veronica corningstone christina applegate. With the 1970s behind them, san diegos toprated newsman, ron burgundy, returns to take new york citys first twentyfourhour news channel by storm. The legend of ron burgundy is easily one of the funniest movies of the 21st century.
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