Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
7.166%86%
In the 1970s, an anchorman's stint as San Diego's top-rated newsreader is challenged when an ambitious newswoman becomes his co-anchor.
Manuel Frangis reviewedApril 15, 2025
I just watched Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. This movie is pure comedy gold. It’s one of those films where every line feels like it could be a meme or a quote you hear someone randomly drop years later — and it still lands. It’s chaotic, it’s loud, it’s totally ridiculous, and that’s exactly what makes it so good. It never tries to be realistic or serious. It just goes for the most absurd jokes possible and somehow makes all of it work.
Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy is one of the funniest characters ever put on screen. He’s egotistical, clueless, emotional, and somehow lovable all at once. The way he reads the news like he’s a big deal, even though he has no clue what’s going on half the time, is hilarious. Ferrell throws himself into every scene with no filter. Whether he’s yelling at his dog, crying in a phone booth, or declaring how much he loves scotch, he makes it all hilarious.
The rest of the Channel 4 News Team is just as unhinged. Paul Rudd as Brian Fantana, Steve Carell as Brick Tamland, and David Koechner as Champ Kind all bring their own brand of chaos. Brick might be the standout just because of how weird he is. He’s barely functioning half the time, says the most random stuff, and somehow steals almost every scene he’s in. His lines are so strange that they just stick with you. Like, “I love lamp” should not be funny — but it is.
The chemistry between the cast is what really sells it. You can tell they’re all having the best time, and that energy comes through. It’s a nonstop stream of banter, weird insults, random fights, and big reactions. The news team battle scene is still one of the funniest moments in any comedy ever. It’s just so over-the-top and makes zero sense, but it works perfectly because the movie doesn’t care about making sense — it just wants to make you laugh.
Christina Applegate as Veronica Corningstone is the perfect match for Ron. She’s smart, confident, and doesn’t put up with his nonsense — which makes their back and forth so much fun. Watching her try to hold her ground in a world filled with clueless men is part of what gives the movie its edge. Her performance keeps everything from feeling too one-sided and adds some actual balance to all the insanity.
The soundtrack, the outfits, the fake mustaches — everything is extra, and that’s what makes it feel so iconic. It’s set in the 1970s, and they commit to it hard. It just adds to the charm. The whole movie feels like it’s from a different world, but one you weirdly want to keep visiting just to see what happens next.
I give Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 5 out of 5 stars because it’s one of the funniest, most quotable comedies ever. It doesn’t follow any rules, and that’s what makes it perfect. From the cast to the dialogue to the random scenes that somehow make sense in this universe, it just works. Overall Anchorman is a comedy classic that never stops being funny no matter how many times you watch it. If you love wild characters, nonstop jokes, and complete chaos, it’s an easy favorite.