The Bottom Line
Pros
- One of the best comedies of 2006
- Will Ferrell and John C Reilly are hilarious
- Above average selection of bonus features
Cons
- None worth noting
Description
- 7 deleted/extended scenes
- Short gag reel
- 'Line-o-Rama' - Different variations of lines from a few scenes
- Interviews with Ricky & Cal and Cal & Carley
- 'Will Ferrell Returns to Talladega' - Real drivers talk about Ferrell
- Bonus Race Footage
- 25 Year Later - Commentary track by the cast done on the film's 25th anniversary
- DVD Release Date: December 12, 2006
Guide Review - Talladega Nights DVD Review
Ricky Bobby (Ferrell) didn't learn much from his absent alcoholic dad but he did learn one thing: if you're not first, you're last. Growing up with a need for speed, Ricky Bobby finally realizes his dream of being the fastest thing around when he's offered the chance to transition from the pit crew to the driver's seat. With his life-long best friend Cal Naughton Jr (Reilly) watching his back, Ricky Bobby becomes the best driver on the NASCAR circuit.First place finishes, a trophy wife, and two handsome but bratty boys are all Ricky Bobby needs to be happy. But his perfect life changes when a gay French Formula One racer (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) challenges his place in NASCAR history.
The Bonus Features
In addition to the gag reel, deleted scenes, and other featurettes, the Talladega Nights DVD includes a commentary track that's just about as good as the film itself. Will Ferrell, John C Reilly, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Koechner, Jack McBrayer, and Adam McKay (as his son Darnell) take part in the commentary track, discussing the film as though they're celebrating its 25th anniversary. It's a pretty funny track and all involved do a great job of pretending to reminisce about their Talladega Nights experience.
