Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097363379249
Format: Color
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
MPN: PARD337924D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-11-27
Running Time: 87
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: 2007-08-03

Amateur stuntman Rod Kimble (ANDY SAMBERG) has a problem – his step-father Frank (IAN MCSHANE) is a jerk. Frank picks on Rod, tosses him around like a rag doll 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.
After making a name for himself on SNL through a series of shorts, particularly viral video favorite "Lazy Sunday," the way was clear for Andy Samberg to segue to the big screen. Directed by SNL scribe Akiva Schaffer, Hot Rod proves his humor works best in small doses. Then again, producer Will Ferrell got his start in A Night at the Roxbury. In his first starring role, Samberg is amateur stuntman Rod Kimble. To raise money for his ailing stepfather, Frank (played with devilish glee by Deadwood's Ian McShane), Rod plans to jump 15 school buses on a moped. With support from his crew, which includes SNL's Bill Hader and Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers), Rod trains for the big event. All the while, Denise (Fisher) is seeing obnoxious attorney Jonathan (Will Arnett, Arrested Development). Lack of physical dexterity aside, Rod prevails through pure dogged determination. You've seen it before, and if you can't get enough of this sort of thing, you'll see it again. Hot Rod is the kind of slapdash comedy that neglects to provide its hero with an age, a job, or even a hometown. But don't count Samberg out. Given time, he may yet craft a persona that doesn't borrow so heavily from the man-boy antics associated with Ferrell and Adam Sandler. Still, Hot Rod would've worked better with the funnier, more sympathetic Jorma Taccone, who plays Rod's half-brother, in the lead--on the other hand, that's the same formula that made Napoleon Dynamite a hit. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Rating:
Summary: Hilarious!
Comment: This movie could not make me stop laughing. The Lonely Island group did a great job with this feature length film. Unlike Napoleon Dynamite, this movie had a straight forward plot, and a lot betteroverall quality. Every character in this movie is extremely unique. I have never seen anything quite like this movie.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Hot Rod - Blu-ray Info
Comment: Version: U.S.A / Paramount / Region A, B, C
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
VC-1 BD-25 / Advanced Profile 3
Running time: 1:27:56
Movie size: 21,00 GB
Disc size: 23,26 GB
Average video bit rate: 23.65 Mbps
Number of chapters: 11
Subtitles: English / English SDH / French / Spanish / Portuguese

Dolby TrueHD Audio English 3419 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 3419 kbps / 24-bit (AC3 Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps)
Dolby Digital Audio French 640 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio Spanish 640 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / Dolby Surround

#Audio Commentary
#Behind the scenes (7m:58s)
#Deleted and Extended Scenes (14m:40s)
#Outtakes Reel (3m:32s)
#Theatrical Trailer (HD)

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Better Than It Looks
Comment: My boyfriend talked me into watching this movie after his friend talked him into watching it. The thing about "Hot Rod" is that the commercials that came out before the movie made it look horrible. This movie is, in fact, hilarious. It's a pleasant blend of Anchorman-esque humor and Super Bad style punchy jokes. When I was through watching it the first time I couldn't believe how good it actually was. I was shocked that it was not all lame slapstick! I think this movie is under appreciated because it was very poorly advertised, but I highly recommend it.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: I laughed until my sides hurt!
Comment: If you like slap stick comedy, you will love this movie. I laughed and I laughed. It's one of a few that I could repeat view over and over!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: "Souls Of The Animal Kingdom!"
Comment: The small budget '07 film `Hot Rod' is a zany, unpretentious, Indie looking production that you will either find absolutely hilarious or leave you wondering "what in the world was that all about?" My initial reaction put me in the "what was that all about" camp however as I began to reflect back on some of the parodies and dialogue I found myself chuckling over what I had missed during my viewing of this film.

Andy Samberg and Bill Hader are hilarious, Isla Fisher is adorable and the rest of the cast is rock solid. Lots of inane comedy value to be had by one and all, just please don't attempt any of the stunts you will view on your own. Leave them to the real stuntmen out there.

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