The Bottom Line
John C Reilly works - and walks - hard in Walk Hard to tap into his inner rock star, and the supporting player proves he has the stuff to lead films. Walk Hard does a great job of lovingly skewering music biopics while delivering the laughs.
Pros
- John C Reilly is incredibly entertaining
- Lots of classic rock and roll references including a funny take on Brian Wilson's later years
- Great supporting cast
- Packed with extra content
Cons
- None worth noting
Description
- Starring John C Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Tim Meadows, and Chris Parnell
- Cameos by Paul Rudd, Justin Long, Jack Black, Jason Schwartzman, and Frankie Muniz
- Written by Jake Kasdan and Judd Apatow, and directed by Jake Kasdan
- DVD Release Date: April 8, 2008
Guide Review - 'Walk Hard' 2-Disc Unrated DVD Review
The StoryDeleted and Extended Scenes: 9 bits not seen in theaters, including more with 'The Beatles'
Line-O-Rama: A batch of alternate takes
Song Performances: 16 songs
The Music of Walk Hard: Setting the tone through song
The Real Dewey Cox: The 'real' man who inspired the film
A Christmas Song from Dewey Cox: Oh yeah, a special holiday treat from the rock and roll legend
Cox Sausage Commercials with Outtakes: Reilly stays in character throughout the featurette
The Making of Walk Hard: Their Oscar hopes, the cast, the characters, and the origin of the film
The Last Word with John Hodgman: One final interview
Tyler Nislon - A Cockumentary: Finding the right penis for the full frontal scenes
Bull on the Loose: It's out there and it's chasing the crew
The Music of Walk Hard: Reilly talks about his musical background
Commentary with Jake Kasdan, Judd Apatow, John C Reilly, and Lew Morton: Definitely worth a listen
After Dewey Cox's musical prodigy brother is cut down as a child, it's up to Dewey to make something of himself in the field of music. As he transforming from a country kid to a rock and roll icon, Walk Hard traces the rise and fall of Dewey's career, his two marriages, his years doing drugs, and his life as a trail-blazing legend.
The Bonus Features
Walk Hard's 2-Disc DVD release is filled with hours of extra features, none of which should be missed. Every aspect of Dewey's life and the making of Walk Hard is thoroughly covered in the featurettes found on the 2-Disc Unrated DVD.
