Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396250789
Format: AC-3
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: 2008-04-08
Running Time: 216
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
MPN: COLD25078D

One of the most iconic figures in rock history, Dewey Cox (John C. Reilly) had it all: the women (over 411 served), the friends (Elvis, The Beatles) and the rock 'n' roll lifestyle (a close and personal relationship with every pill and powder known to man). But most of all, he had the music that transformed a dimwitted country boy into the greatest American rock star who never lived. A wild and wicked send-up of every musical biopic ever made, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is gut-busting proof that when it comes to hard rocking, living and laughing, a hard man is good to find.

Customer Rating:
Summary: My name is Dewey Cox...
Comment: If you want a truly, unbelievably hilarious movie, than I HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND Walk Hard! Judd Apatow strikes again with his grand adaptation and parody of some of the great musical films of our time, like "Walk The Line" and "Ray."

John C. Reilly does an outstanding job as our main character Dewey Cox, a man who becomes a musical sensation aided by the untimely (and unique) death of his talented brother. Of course even death is poked fun at here as Dewey's own father reminds us throughout the movie that "the wrong kid died!"

Trust me, if you want laughs from beginning to end, with great one-liners, spontaneous and sparatic events (some of which have nothing to do with the overall plot) than check this movie out ASAP! This movie is a Judd Apatow classic, and really shows that dadaistic tendencies have returned to comedy!

Great cast, great directing, hilarious from start to finish; please "walk hard" and get this movie!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: GREAT MOVIE!!!
Comment: This movie is hilarious! John C. Rilley is a GREAT actor and has such a beautiful voice! This is a must have DVD! Make sure to purchase the soundtrack also! And check out John C. Rilley's performance in Chicago also!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Apatow Feels Out America's Musical History
Comment: Film writer Judd Apatow has officially become synonymous with low-brow comedy. And low-brow can sometimes be pulled off to surprising acclaim. And such is the case with WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY.

With The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up firmly under his belt (as well as Pineapple Express and You Don't Mess With the Zohan), Apatow has shown he knows how to tickle the funny bone of young and old alike ...but mainly the young. Deciding to test the waters of music history, Apatow jumped headlong into the tempest and came out of it looking fairly unblemished.

The main thrust of the film's success is undoubtedly that it centers on America's musical past, dipping us into Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan (big time), Jim Morrison (watch out for the penis shots), Elvis Presley (love the hair), Tim McGraw (country?) and even Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.

The other big draw is its title character/actor Dewey Cox played by the oft-underused comedic actor John C. Reilly (Talladega Nights). Reilly plays second fiddle to no one this time, and holds firm his grasp on the character. Completely ridiculous lines roll off his tongue in effortless fashion ("The Siamese cat is a symbol of mobility in Ancient Egypt."). He also is sometimes very physical in his comedy, running down the street in his underwear in true Jim Morrison fashion.

Other actors and actresses are fairly forgettable, however, with the notable exception being Sam (Tim Meadows, best known as a not-ready-for-prime-time-player on Saturday Night Live). Sam assists Dewey in his drug struggles, introducing him to the fairly benign (pot) to the deadly (Heroin). And watching Dewey go through withdrawals was hysterical from a medical standpoint ("I'm freezing!" "He needs more blankets." "I'm burning up!" "He needs less blankets.")

If you're an Apatow fan, you owe it to yourself to check out this musical farce. If you've been ho-hum on Apatow up until now, you still might want to check this one out.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: A Great Movie Experience, From Start To Finish
Comment: I'll keep this review short. This is by far one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time. We get a thorough look at the life of fictional Rock & Roll legend Dewey Cox, who is a simple and humble man, who's own life he is barely even aware of, but nonetheless has the incredible God-given talen to shake a nation and move people through the power of his music.

The movie has some flaws though, often in Dewey Cox's character. In his early life, he's dumb but not that dumb. But through parts of his later life (like the 60's) he's suddenly smart and aware of things, especially after meeting Elvis. Cox is somewhat hard to describe but he's mostly simple and kind, often trying to do the right things for his family and make music, as he loves to do, but often gets caught up in "the Temptations." I guess I'm saying that his character isn't always consistant. I get he's supposed to change and evolve through the decades, but as a simple man, he's also supposed to keep the same mannerisms, traits, and mostly intelligence, that makes the audience, us, love him.

Another annoyance is that the movie is supposed to be a Satire, meaning it subtly mirrors real life and (tries) to copy the career somewhat of real-life Country Rock icon Johnny Cash. But a few times, the movie looses track of this and goes into teh "zany, overly-broad" comedy, like when Cox goes all Hulk and lifts up a car on a drug trip. And the number of his kids, which is even more so than Cletus the Slack Jawed Yokel. He has at least 22 illegitimate children, but when never see him with anyone other than Edith and later, Darlene. Also, none of these mothers are ever around (asking for child support or anything) when Cox gets old in the late 80's and decides to retire from music and be a dad. Darlene (Cox's real love) disappears entirely throughout this time and only comes back much later on, in 1992, as if she was forgotten about at that point in the script and they decided to add her in late in. It would've made more sense if she returned in the 80's after Cox cleaned up from drugs and was there to help Cox live the family life. These little mistakes can somewhat be ignored though, but they're still there. Plus, the basic "Apatow-isms" like Jonah Hill and Paul Rudd DO NOT need to be in this movie and only harm it's quality. This isn't a movie as dumb as 'Drillbit Taylor' or 'Superbad' and they belong in that kind of movie, not this one.

Also to add, the Trailer has a LOT of missing scenes that aren't in the movie (that look really funny and wish that I could see them, too.) Cox's third wife, Cox's Roller Disco, Cox as a wrestler, Cox's astronaut performance, Cox's various 70's Variety Show sketches, Cox's "incident" at his Lifetime Achievement Award show, Cox beating up Patrick Duffy, Cox's line of breakfast sausages, and Cox's finished 57-man "Masterpiece" which involves a Lady Blacksmith Mambazo type Mbube group. But I should also add in, the music in this faux biopic does not disapoint as all of the songs are VERY well done, and perhaps, are the movie's greatest achievement. Each and every one of Dewey Cox's top hits would've been guaranteed chart-toppers if they existed at the various times, and the soundtrack itself, unlike just about ANY other movie soundtrack, is actually worth listening to. "Walk Hard," "Guilty As Charged," and "Walk Hard: 70's Version" are just bottom-line good songs, if not great ones.

But to wrap up, 'Walk Hard' is a subtly funny, clever, and well-done movie, about a colorful and likable character and his interesting, amazing life. This is the kind of movie that's up there with "Anchorman" and "Borat" in both it's comedy and watchability. It's the kind of movie you can watch over and over again. It's that good. It's just not perfect. It's a shame it bombed at the box office, but at least it's DVD sales are okay. With lines like, "You don't want none of this, Dewey!", Walk Hard delivers in comedy and in just being a good movie with a good story and good supporting characters.

4 Stars

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Customer Rating:
Summary: A diamond in the rough!
Comment: Every now and then, a movie comes along and totally blows away your expectations. This is one of those movies. John C. Reilly is hilarious and Jenna Fischer is way, way cute. Truly a movie that'll put a smile on your face. And the music? Not since the "Lemmings" troop from years ago, has better music been performed in a comedy. The title song is top notch, "The Duet" is hysterical, but for me, "A Beautiful Ride" is by far the best song in the flick. Sends shivers up and down my back. If you wanna feel good, get this movie, it does not disappoint!

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