Hot Rod
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43 out of 100

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7.0 out of 10

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  • Starring: Andy Samberg, Ian McShane, Isla Fisher
  • Summary: Amateur stuntman Rod Kimble has a problem--his step-father Frank is a jerk. Frank picks on Rod, tosses him around like a ragdoll in their weekly sparring sessions, and definitely doesn't respect him, much less his stunts. But when Frank falls ill, it's up to Rod to stage the jump of his life in order to save his step-father. The plan: jump 15 buses, raise the money for Frank's heart operation and then...kick his ass. (Paramount Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 27
  3. Negative: 8 out of 27
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    Rod is played by Andy Samberg from "Saturday Night Live," who on the basis of this film, I think, could become a very big star.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Gregory Kirschling
    58
    Wait until the best parts pop up on YouTube.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Jessica Reaves
    50
    Sure, it's funny, mainly because it's utterly absurd and meandering.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    38
    I laughed, then I wished it was funnier, then I just wished it would end.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 49
  3. Negative: 7 out of 49
  1. PK
    10
    Far better than the over-rated Superbad, which was released around the same time. Hilariously awkward nerdy comedy.
  2. AllenG
    8
    Good stoner comedy if you ask me. If your not into being silly and not putting reasoning into every part, i think anyone could enjoy it.. stoners especially.… Expand
  3. grandpajoe6191
    7
    Its all silly and preposterous, but Andy Samberg does a great job in racking up the audience with the movie as well using his great, brazen performance. HE made "Hot Rod" such a funny movie.… Expand
  4. NickA.
    1
    When viewing a movie as silly as 'Hot Rod,' one must sit back, relax, and alter one

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