Talladega Nights

Just watched this incredibly funny movie with Mike after the kids got to bed early. If you go into it with zero expectations and a nonchalant attitude, you'll find yourself slapping your mouth shut from laughing too loud. The storyline takes you from beginning to end of a man who only wants his father's love and approval through what he thought was something his father admired....speed through racing cars. The interesting thing is that what happens to Ricky Bobby is quite predictable in that he attains stardom status, makes crazy money and lands himself a trophy wife, etc.

The surprising twists and turns can be found in the "culture" of his family and friends. For example, talking trash to elders by the little boys, the debate over prayers to which Jesus at the dinner table, the friend who only knows that being second and a punching bag is the only way to be a friend, and Will Ferrell pulls it all off with his signature infantile style. I think he is absolutely hilarious. I loved him on SNL, and loved him as one of the Roxbury brothers, and love all his feature films.

By the end, he is humbled by his downfall and seeks the comfort of mom. I laughed until I cried. Go rent it.