Will Ferrell, cinematic Anti-Christ?

[HappyGilmore]

I just don't get why so many people like him so much. He's OK, the thing I liked him best in was when he did the voice for Bob Oblong in the cartoon. I just can't see why people rave about Taledega Nights, it's a below average movie, and most of the funny stuff wasn't him.

I don't get why people like Talladega Nights either.  He was much better in Anchorman.

[metalmonster]

I Think Some Of Will Ferrell's Movies Are Pretty Good


But He Does Kill A Lot Of Movies Too

[GilbyFromMagoombo]

Talledega Nights was a letdown. It had Sascha (Ali G, Borat) Baren Cohen and it still stunk. As far a Will Ferrell goes, I guess he's of the love 'em or leave 'em type. I personally loved him in a many of his films, he's a character actor, and that's fine. You know what your gonna get going in. Old School,Anchorman and Stepbrothers are classics, imo. He was also pretty good in Stranger Than Fiction and Winter Passing, which were both more serious-minded "dramady's". He has made his fare share of stinkers, though, and those I just stay away from. A lot of people felt the same way about Bill Murray (whom I also love) back in the 80's, especially at the height of his commercial fame (one of his co-stars was an elephant). These guys are character actors, but a lot of the success of their films still depends on the writers, so if something is bad, it's they who are to blame. I agree that you can get sick of seeing these guys everywhere, but that's how they earn a living, so who cares? Nobody is putting a gun to your head to watch anything. I'm not going to go see this (Land of the Lost), I'll wait for the dvd, it doesn't look to good. But, Will being the cinematic Anti-Christ? Puh-leeze.
BTW, whether you like him or not, check this video out for a laugh.
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/36d31abcf2/will-ferrell-answers-internet-questions-from-will-ferrell

[HappyGilmore]

Sascha (Ali G, Borat) Baren Cohen

I'm sorry, but I don't find that guy funny or appealing at all in any capacity.

[AndyC]

Sascha (Ali G, Borat) Baren Cohen

I'm sorry, but I don't find that guy funny or appealing at all in any capacity.

Cohen was good in Madagascar, but he was just voicing an animated lemur.

[Kester Pelagius]

Sascha (Ali G, Borat) Baren Cohen

I'm sorry, but I don't find that guy funny or appealing at all in any capacity.

Cohen was good in Madagascar, but he was just voicing an animated lemur.

I actually saw Madagascar.  Had no idea Borat did one of the voices.

Has Will Ferrell done any voice work?

[Javakoala]

Had Will Ferrell done any voice work?

The Oblongs.  He played the Dad.  Great animated show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGY4SDklUCs

[HappyGilmore]

Sascha (Ali G, Borat) Baren Cohen

I'm sorry, but I don't find that guy funny or appealing at all in any capacity.

Cohen was good in Madagascar, but he was just voicing an animated lemur.

Anybody can be good when they're voicing a character.  It's how they do with live action stuff.

Unfortunately Cohen comes across as an annoying cocky little b***h of a man.

[Olivia Bauer]

I have disapproved of every film the man has done.

Is it unnatural for someone not to see a grown man running around and screaming like a child unfunny?
Am I asking too much for some actual jokes instead of childish slapstick?
*Sigh* I miss Monty Python type humor....

[Kester Pelagius]

I have disapproved of every film the man has done.

Is it unnatural for someone not to see a grown man running around and screaming like a child unfunny?

Am I asking too much for some actual jokes instead of childish slapstick?

*Sigh* I miss Monty Python type humor....

Since I asked this question I've learned there are those who either A) Loathe Will Ferrell with the vitriol of an exploding star; 2) Tolerate Will Ferrell because they feel comedy stanards aren't what they used to be, or; 3) Really are crazy wacky fans of the guy.

Well, okay, maybe I've seen fewer responses from #3 than the rest.  But someone did leave a angry comment on my blog that fits into the #3 category so they are out there.  Though I think most people seem to share the sentiments expressed above.

But the thing to remember about Monty Python is it wasn't juvenille humor, it was humor aimed at adults, meaning grown-ups, which is to say people capable of thought.  I think Hollywood is working under the assumption that most people today don't want to think/aren't capable of thinking with any depth of intelligence about anything.  Thus we get SNL level comedies and black comedians dressing up in rubber-suit drag as fat black women.  Granted the first movie that did this might have been funny but, seriously, stick a fork in this genre it's done!

Or am I off base?

[Ash]

I have to agree with AndyC.
Ferrell can be hit or miss.
I haven't seen all of his films, but I liked the ones I did see.

In my opinion, Anchorman and the role of Ron Burgandy is without a doubt his best role. 

Also, some of his best work has only appeared on the internet.
Like the short feature The Landlord.

Or...

Good Cop, Baby Cop.

I don't think he's the cinematic anti-christ.  He just needs to use a bit more discretion when choosing roles.

[Olivia Bauer]

But the thing to remember about Monty Python is it wasn't juvenile humor, it was humor aimed at adults, meaning grownups, which is to say people capable of thought.  I think Hollywood is working under the assumption that most people today don't want to think/aren't capable of thinking with any depth of intelligence about anything.  Thus we get SNL level comedies and black comedians dressing up in rubber's drag as fat black women.  Granted the first movie that did this might have been funny but, seriously, stick a fork in this genre it's done!

The sad thing is that Ferrell himself has hosted SNL many times.

Is it just me or is SNL going to the bottom of the barrel with hosts? The Rock (DOOM), Zac Effron (HSM), and Seth Rogan (A ton of movies based on genetailia jokes.)

Comedy of 2009 - It's not funny until someone makes a joke about privates

[HappyGilmore]

But the thing to remember about Monty Python is it wasn't juvenile humor, it was humor aimed at adults, meaning grownups, which is to say people capable of thought.  I think Hollywood is working under the assumption that most people today don't want to think/aren't capable of thinking with any depth of intelligence about anything.  Thus we get SNL level comedies and black comedians dressing up in rubber's drag as fat black women.  Granted the first movie that did this might have been funny but, seriously, stick a fork in this genre it's done!

The sad thing is that Ferrell himself has hosted SNL many times.

Is it just me or is SNL going to the bottom of the barrel with hosts? The Rock (DOOM), and Seth Rogan (A ton of movies based on genetailia jokes.)

Comedy of 2009 - It's not funny until someone makes a joke about privates

The Rock is actually pretty decent as a comedy performer, and a decent actor considering his background in pro wrestling.  Rock's made a couple of clunkers (DOOM and Southland Tales), but almost every actor has had a movie they're ashamed of.  Rock's two (maybe three) turns hosting SNL were actually decent.

Rogen makes dirty movies, sure, but he is pretty funny when he wants to be (Superbad, Pineapple Express, 40 Year Old Virgin).  While I can see blaming the performers/writers to a degree for the state of comedy today, it also comes down to the audience.  Sadly, today's audience seems unaccepting of films of Python's standards (personally, at my age (25), I can appreciate both styles of humor.)  But I know plenty of people who LOVE a 'dirty' movie like 40 Year Old Virgin, but won't laugh once at Holy Grail.

[flackbait]

But the thing to remember about Monty Python is it wasn't juvenile humor, it was humor aimed at adults, meaning grownups, which is to say people capable of thought.  I think Hollywood is working under the assumption that most people today don't want to think/aren't capable of thinking with any depth of intelligence about anything.  Thus we get SNL level comedies and black comedians dressing up in rubber's drag as fat black women.  Granted the first movie that did this might have been funny but, seriously, stick a fork in this genre it's done!

The sad thing is that Ferrell himself has hosted SNL many times.

Is it just me or is SNL going to the bottom of the barrel with hosts? The Rock (DOOM), Zac Effron (HSM), and Seth Rogan (A ton of movies based on genetailia jokes.)

Comedy of 2009 - It's not funny until someone makes a joke about privates

Hehe you said Privates!

Just Kidding, I'm not that immature (I think).

[trekgeezer]

The best thing Ferrell has ever done is  the More Cowbell skit  on SNL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mie9hhQTUM