In my movie experience, sequels to comedies are generally lacking. They build themselves up to be just as funny or even funnier than their predecessors and end up letting you down. We're talking way down. Well, I can confidently tell you that Anchorman 2 will not let you down as it's ridiculous humor will have you laughing out loud.......a lot.
We are reunited with the forever dense Ron Burgandy and his better half doing what they do best......the news. Then the unthinkable happens and our loving couple go their separate ways due to important life decisions. So Ron finds himself alone doing bottom of the barrel gigs while his ex and son (yes they procreated) continue their lives with a new man in the picture (who reminded me of the step dad in The Santa Clause, but much cooler). Then Ron is prepositioned with an innovative news concept. 24 hour news!
Ron accepts and reunites with his original news crew whom have all gone their separate ways. One an exotic kitty photographer, one the owner of a fried chicken (or bat) fast food joint, and the other dead. Okay, maybe not dead after all, we soon discover.
Ron and his gang of misfits end up surprising all by giving a spin to the news that has a very "merica" feel which spikes ratings. This newfound success once again gets to Ron's head and he has to decide what is more important; giving the real news or slanted, one sided version. In addition he has to decide which means more to him; his family or his "rock star" lifestyle.
For those who saw the first anchorman; you will be pleased to witness Brick's first love interest whom is pretty much the girl version of himself. Their laundry mat, soda machine dates are truly endearing. Ron's son will also capture your heart as he reminds you of a younger and less inappropriate version of Ron. The two bond over a shark named Doby. (You just have to see it.) I also promise a hilarious news crew fight scene in the end with several cameos (Wes Mantooth returns!).
Lastly, I'd like to think that even this movie can offer some meaning to life. The media has grown so much over the years in what access we have. What once started as nightly news is now the History Channel, MTV, National News, Local News, Wikipedia, etc. We truly have access to so much information more so than ever. So we must do our research and know a bias slant when we see it or else we are no better than people who follow others out of blind faith. I digress. This movie will have you laughing most of its duration and feeling glad that you finally saw a comedic sequal worth seeing.
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