- Directors: Jake Kasdan
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005VNXCQA
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Somewhere between pitch-perfect parodies from Christopher Guest and Co. (such as THIS IS SPINAL TAP and A MIGHTY WIND) and slapstick spoofs (such as AIRPLANE and NAKED GUN) resides the farcical biopic WALK HARD - THE DEWEY COX STORY. Taking the critically lauded Johnny Cash biopic WALK THE LINE as its most obvious inspiration, WALK HARD plows its way through every rock star cliche--from drug use and rampant sex to artistic self-indulgence and spiritual redemption--laying waste to all of them with unremitting blasts of brilliantly lowbrow comedy. Written by Judd Apatow and starring Jon C. Reilly in the title role, WALK HARD is a deliciously basic synthesis of any number of ponderous biographical narratives with the poetic raunchiness of Apatow films, such as SUPERBAD and KNOCKED UP, and the most lovably inane aspects of Reilly's role as Cal Naughton Jr. in TALLEDEGA NIGHTS. In fact, fans will have a blast spotting the endless array of cameos by the gifted comic actors who pepper all of those films, including Jonah Hill, Kristin Wiig, Ed Helms, and Jack McBrayer, among many others. Although Reilly (whose comedic chops are on par with his skills as a dramatic player) is hilarious as the hapless rock n' roll icon Cox, and Jenna Fischer is utterly charming and slyly multifaceted as Darlene Madison (June to Dewey's Johnny), it's the ensemble cast that makes the film so much fun.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By O. Jones
Format:DVD
This is one of the best films i have seen in a long time, it is a very funny and detailed parody of rock and roll genre. The film was great, i knew i wanted it on DVD, however on watching it through for the first time i found myself completely disappointed with the DVD. In the transition from cinema to DVD huge amounts of scenes and jokes have been cut or completely removed. As someone who had seen this film before, i felt like i only got 75% of it on DVD. I can only imagine this film was butchered in some quest for a low rating. My advice is don't buy this, wait for a full version.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have a monthly ticket to cinema so seeing an extra film doesn't cost me a penny so I see A LOT of films.
"Walk Hard" was one of the best films I saw in 2007. I went there just to kill the time, frankly speaking, but by the time The Beatles were dropping acid with Dewy Cox and Sergeant Pepper style cartoon and everything in this film...I sat with my mouth open couldn't believe what was happening. I MUST HAVE treat for all who is into rock, pop, country, blues and all sort of 50th-70th music. Knowing that Bryan Wilson spent two years in bed while being depressed helps as well. Also I watched 17 years old ones leaving the cinema but there is no cure for ignorance. For me, the film was absolutely fabulous.
"Walk Hard" was one of the best films I saw in 2007. I went there just to kill the time, frankly speaking, but by the time The Beatles were dropping acid with Dewy Cox and Sergeant Pepper style cartoon and everything in this film...I sat with my mouth open couldn't believe what was happening. I MUST HAVE treat for all who is into rock, pop, country, blues and all sort of 50th-70th music. Knowing that Bryan Wilson spent two years in bed while being depressed helps as well. Also I watched 17 years old ones leaving the cinema but there is no cure for ignorance. For me, the film was absolutely fabulous.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By haunted
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
"Walk Hard" is an excellent parody of musical biopics and in
particular "Walk The Line".
Made by the team that gave us Knocked Up and Superbad fun is poked at
showbiz biopic standards like a hectic love life, multiple forms of
substance abuse, numerous offspring and a glorious late-career
comeback. The laughs come thick and fast. Some of the jokes are a bit
lame but not to worry as another one is just around the corner. The
constant stream of gags is reminiscent of the "Airplane" and "Naked
Gun" movies. In a rare lead role John C Reilly is perfect as the clueless Dewey. Familiar
faces such as Jenna Fischer and Kirsten Wiig appear and there are
cameos from Frankie Muniz and Harold Ramis among many others.
A perfect film with guaranteed laughs when you feel like a night in
with a DVD.
particular "Walk The Line".
Made by the team that gave us Knocked Up and Superbad fun is poked at
showbiz biopic standards like a hectic love life, multiple forms of
substance abuse, numerous offspring and a glorious late-career
comeback. The laughs come thick and fast. Some of the jokes are a bit
lame but not to worry as another one is just around the corner. The
constant stream of gags is reminiscent of the "Airplane" and "Naked
Gun" movies. In a rare lead role John C Reilly is perfect as the clueless Dewey. Familiar
faces such as Jenna Fischer and Kirsten Wiig appear and there are
cameos from Frankie Muniz and Harold Ramis among many others.
A perfect film with guaranteed laughs when you feel like a night in
with a DVD.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funniest movie since the Life of Brian!
Brilliant movie. Cannot understand why it wasn't a huge hit. Every friend and family member who has now seen it absolutely loves hit. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carroll Christian
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT!
fun for whole family. i loved this being a big 50's/60's rock n roll fan! jam packed with hilerious moments. worth the watch.
Published 2 months ago by Miss Troke
5.0 out of 5 stars
BLU RAY INCLUDES FULL TWO HOUR VERSION OF THE FILM.
I think it worth confirming that you do at least get the complete two hour movie on the Walk Hard Blu Ray. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny and astute.
Humour is very subjective but speaking as a musician (of sorts) with a keen interest in the history of rock/pop etc then this film really worked for me. Read more
Published 11 months ago by P. White
5.0 out of 5 stars
Laugh Hard
Quite frankly, a brilliantly put together comedy full of great lines, great acting, great sets, scenes and songs. Read more
Published 15 months ago by The Truth
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Underrated Comedy Classic
I consider this one of my favourite comedies of all time, I think it was undeservedly underrated and was such a box office flop. Read more
Published 21 months ago by D. Mccaffrey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Comedy for bio-pic fans.
If you liked Anchorman, or Step-Brothers, then you will like this!
If you are also a fan of music bio-pics then you are in for an extra treat! Read more
If you are also a fan of music bio-pics then you are in for an extra treat! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Richard I. Calvert
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
This film didn't get enough credit. Its clever funny but in most parts ridiculously funny. The midget song cracks me up the most!
Published on 12 Jan 2011 by Mr. S. J. Mayson
2.0 out of 5 stars
A Cox and Bull Story
My favourite film genre used to be comedy. During the 90s and early 2000s I loved the work of Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler and countless other SNL alumni. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2010 by Sam
2.0 out of 5 stars
Walk Hard
Had to pass on this one too. Thought it was an insult. Supposed to be the life story of a Rock star and it was obviously a boring life. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2010 by Paul G. Fuller
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