Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Metascore
63 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
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  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    88
    To discover why movie fans are screaming for more Will Ferrell, and to savor the work of improv wizards like Carell, go see Anchorman.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Stephen Hunter
    90
    You will laugh. Then you will laugh some more. Then you will laugh still again.
  3. Slate
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    90
    It strides above its crudeness like a colossus. It's smart people telling dumb jokes with a brilliant sense of irony. Anchorman gives you permission to laugh like an idiot.
  4. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Eric Campos
    100
    Full force Will Ferrell at his best. And as an added bonus, we all get one of the funniest movies of the year...that is if you don't mind your humor on the rude and crude side.

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 231 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 99 out of 130
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 130
  3. Negative: 26 out of 130
  1. boolooloo
    10
    Between my 3 friends at school and me we have seen this 43 times. Brilliance from Adam Mckay.
  2. ratethismovie
    5
    It has its moments where you'll laugh but at the end of the day it's a pretty bad movie. Most of the humor is based on the characters behaving really stupid and loud. Throughout the movie it felt like my IQ was going down. If you like over the top humor which would amuse 8 year olds then you'll like it, but if you like humor to have a bit of depth and sophistication to it, then look elsewhere.… Full Review »
  3. Movie1997
    8
    Will Ferrell and director Adam McKay teaming up was truly a brilliant. This movie really boosted Will Ferrell's career as a comedic actor. Not only that, but out of all his movies, this one is his biggest and most known role of his career. Anchorman was a hilarious slap-stick comedy. I do admit, it has stupid moments, but how can you resist the hilarious charm this movie has to offer. It also features an ensemble of funny actors like Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner and Fred Wilard. But out of those actors, Steve Carell steals a bit of the show with his stupid charm. Overall, it's a hilarious screwball comedy done surprisingly right.… Full Review »
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