Anchorman 2—to
be honest, I was very skeptical about this movie. After seeing the first one, I
wondered how much further into the realm of stupidity it could go without just
being a waste of time. Well, the writers went one step lower, and somehow, the
movie didn’t stink. That, in itself, is amazing.
Anchorman 2 rides
on the idea of what made CNN, well, CNN. The movie is based on the launch of
the first 24-hour news station. The downside (though I might be wrong in a few
years) is that it’s not half as quotable or memorable as its predecessor. But
it’s just as funny, which is all I wanted. The onslaught of jokes is
relentless—just when you think it’s safe to look away, another one hits you
right in the face.
My favorite
actor in the movie was Steve Carell, who played Brick Tamland. I just couldn’t
get enough of him. His acting and voice were enough to keep me laughing the
whole time.
After leaving
San Diego for New York City, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) is living the high
life with his wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), and their son,
Walter Burgundy. But things take a sharp turn when Ron’s boss decides to
promote Veronica to full-time lead anchor and fires Ron. Suddenly, Ron’s world
is turned upside down.
Now back in San Diego, Ron is washed up and working a part-time gig at
SeaWorld. Just when it seems like his glory days are over, he gets a shot at
redemption. Enter Freddie Schapp, an executive producer at the Global News
Network—the world’s first 24-hour news channel. Freddie hires Ron, who quickly
reunites his old news team: Champ (David Koechner), Brick (Steve Carell), and
Brian (Paul Rudd). Together, they head back to New York City.
Once there, Ron and his team are stuck with the graveyard shift and a tough
challenge. But Ron comes up with a radical new idea to revolutionize the news,
catapulting him back to the top of the game. The question is, how long will
Ron’s newfound fame last?
In the end, time
will tell if this movie becomes as quotable as the first one. But one thing
I’ll say is that it’s just as funny, and it’ll bring in the box office numbers.
If this makes the producers consider Anchorman 3, I just hope they come up
with a script that’s as good—or even better—than this one.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is a must-watch.
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