Peter89Spencer
It was funny in some parts, but everything else felt forced and over the top.
Hot Rod
- Comedy
- Action
8/3/2007
88
PG-13
Smack destiny in the face.
For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
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- $14,353,654
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Cast
Andy SambergRod Kimble- Jorma TacconeKevin Powell
- Bill HaderDave
- Danny McBrideRico
Isla FisherDenise- Sissy SpacekMarie Powell
- Ian McShaneFrank Powell
- Will ArnettJonathan
- Chris ParnellBarry Pasternack
- Chester TamRichardson
- Mark AchesonHomeless Dude
- Brittany TipladyMaggie
- Ken KirzingerTrailer Guy
- Britt IrvinCathy
- Alana HusbandWaitress
- Andrew MoxhamSullivan
Reviews
Wuchak
Andy Samberg plays an Evel Knieval wannabe in this fun flick
A brave-but-klutzy moped stuntman with a fake mustache (Andy Samberg) plans his most death-defying stunt, jumping 15 buses, to attain the money needed to save his stepfather with a weak heart (Ian McShane). Isla Fisher, Sissy Spacek, Bill Hader and Danny McBride costar.
Hot Rod (2007) is quirky with goofy humor, but good-hearted. Theres thankfully no raunch to be found. Samberg is effective as the protagonist while Isla is always a winsome pleasure. Theres not much else to say except this stunt comedy fills the bill when you just wanna turn off your brain for some silly fun.
The soundtrack is notable with several tracks by Europe, etc., including "You're the Voice"...