Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Metascore
63 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
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  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    91
    For 45 minutes, it zings along on perfectly pitched overstatement.
  2. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Schickel
    90
    Not since "This is Spinal Tap" have I had such a good time watching amiable idiocy stumble on toward uncertain glory.

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User Score
6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 44
  3. Negative: 14 out of 44
  1. ShammySham
    10
    I laughed most of the time, shook my head for a few parts, but overall this movie was funny. I enjoyed it. especially the part..."and you never paid for drugs!" LMAO.… Full Review »
  2. MikeR.
    5
    Some laughs, but pretty unfunny overall.
  3. PatP
    9
    It saddens me to see that this often hilarious movie is drifting into obscurity. Walk Hard is one of the funniest movies I have seen in a long time, and only suffers from the occasional slow section that just barely drags it out of the top echelon of raunchy comedies. If you are even marginally interested in this movie, check it out, and you likely won't be disappointed. Adequate litmus tests to determine if you would enjoy this movie include: 1) Did the title make you chuckle? 2) Do you enjoy other Apatow movies? and 3) Did you enjoy the comedic stylings of the comedy troupes The State or Kids in the Hall? If you answered yes to any of these, give this movie a shot, and spread the good word.… Full Review »
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