Sunday, March 27, 2011

Which Will Ferrell Movies Should You Watch?

By Stephanie Walter


Actor and comedian Will Ferrell has appeared in dozens of films. With so many films, however, some are bound to be better than others. So, for the casual viewer, what are the best Will Ferrell movies?

People from all over the world have celebrated Ferrels special kind of humor. Ferrell got his start in comedy in the performance troupe The Groundlings, then went on to a successful career on Saturday Night Live.

Ferrell has made three movies that focus on childrens themes: Elf, Kicking and Screaming, and Curious George. Though they have their high points, they are generally less interesting for adult viewers. Based on a series of childrens books about a little monkey and his friends, Curious George is the best of Ferrells movies for kids. Elf is also a strong candidate as Ferrells performance as one of Santas elves that leaves the North pole has warmth and charm that has drawn several good reviews.

Ferrell has also starred in a number of adaptations of American television shows. Both Bewitched and Land of the Lost update programs from the small screen. Though Land of the Lost has the bigger budget and more special effects, Bewitched has the cleverer premise.

Ferrells funniest movies draw on his unusual comic vision. Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and Blades of Glory are among Ferrells best work and provide some of his biggest laughs. Ferrells performance as San Diegos top-rated newscaster in Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy uses non-sequitur and hyperbole to create fantastic comic moments. Similarly, in Talladega Nights, Ferrell plays against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen in an outrageous parody of NASCARs professional racing circuit. Blades of Glory is a spoof on professional figure skating.

Will Ferrell movies have lots to offer viewers who are willing to sort through his catalog. His best movies are funny and enjoyable.




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