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REVIEWSPREVIEWS: Anchorman
Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy starts off with a lot of potential, which is sadly left unexplored. It could have had lots of laughs sandwiched in between the covers, but it simply turns out to be a non-stop stupidity fest. However, if you enjoy crude gags, then this movie is definitely for you.
The movie is set in San Diego during the 1970s. The crew of Channel 4 News is a sexist, male-dominated one and the reason for the network’s booming popularity is its star anchorman Ron Burgundy. Saturday Night Live alum Will Ferrell plays the legendary Burgundy — a chauvinistic evening news anchor. However, in an attempt to “diversify” things, ambitious newswoman Veronica (Christina Applegate) is put on the team. The men feel threatened by her presence and unsuccessfully come on to her. Veronica finally becomes a co-anchor and eventually wheedles Burgundy out of a job as the tension between the two soars. But does she have feelings for her professional rival?
Anchorman has some hilarious moments like Ron’s embarrassing explanation of where the name San Diego comes from. But such comic sequences are generally few and far between. The visuals and colour schemes give some authenticity to the period the movie is set in. Ferrell tries a little too hard (or sometimes doesn’t try at all) to keep the audience entertained. Worth just a handful of chuckles, this is one news flash you’d rather skip.—Taimur Saleem
The Coolkout
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The Cookout has all the ingredients for an adventurous outing, but the director fails to handle the talents of all the big shots involved.Todd Anderson (Storm P) is the hottest young player in basketball. Signed on for $30 million, he ends up playing for his home team, the New Jersey Nets. But coming from a not-so-well-off family, he immediately sets about spending his millions. One of the things he settles for is a lavish multi-million dollar home in one of the city’s snooty neighbourhoods. But as it turns out, Todd is not ready for the culture clash.
To celebrate his newly acquired wealth, he plans a cookout, a family gathering that will also involve inviting his suspicious neighbours. But the stuffy neighbours aren’t exactly interested in socializing with him. Especially when they happen to be Farrah Fawcett and Danny Glover — a couple who panic at the sight of Black people in the neighbourhood. Steaks, white-man-conspiracies and pot smoking turn the whole afternoon into one wild ride. And keeping an eye on the whole proceedings is overzealous area security guard, Queen Latifah.
As Todd struggles to come to terms with those who like him for his money and not for who he is, we, in turn, are left adrift.—Atif Khan
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