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. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    25
    Imagine a movie where every character is more self-centered than Ted Baxter in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" of old, add a caboodle of idiotic jokes, and you have some idea of this ugly, unfunny farce.
  2. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Karen Karbo
    25
    Their collective timing is so off that the dead space around their endless bits is like that more commonly experienced during a job interview gone wrong.

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User Score
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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