Hot Rod

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  • Opened August 3, 2007 
  • 1 hr 1 min
  • PG-13 | crude humor, language, some comic drug-related and violent content

  • Rod Kimble, a self-proclaimed stuntman, grew up believing he's the son of Evel Knievel's test-rider, a courageous stuntman who died in his prime. Rod is committed to fulfilling his father's legacy. Only problem is--he sucks! Rod lives at home with his loving mom Marie, jerk of a stepfather Frank and nerdy stepbrother Kevin. He doesn't have a job, and can usually be found doing stunts on his moped, attempting to jump over everything from milk trucks to public swimming pools. Rod remains optimistic in spite of the abuse he suffers from his stepfather. Frank has a penchant for beating the tar out of Rod, who just keeps coming back for more in the hopes of earning Frank's respect by besting him in one of their regular knock-down brawls. When Frank gets sick and needs a $50,000 operation, Rod attempts to raise the money by undertaking his biggest stunt ever--jumping 15 buses, one more than Evel Knievel himself ever dared. He'll land the jump, get Frank better, and then fight him hard. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Jorma Taccone, Bill Hader, Danny McBride, Ian McShane, Sissy Spacek
  • Director: Akiva Schaffer
  • Genres: Drama

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75
San Francisco Chronicle
| Peter Hartlaub

Just funny enough. Read full review

75
Miami Herald
| Connie Ogle

For connoisseurs of stupidity, Hot Rod is that perfect delicacy: A silly movie about ridiculous characters that's also actually funny. Hilarious, even. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

Rod is played by Andy Samberg from "Saturday Night Live," who on the basis of this film, I think, could become a very big star. Read full review

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Boston Globe
| Wesley Morris

If the movie weren't so playfully dumb -- did you ever think you'd see Ian McShane throw Andy Samberg through a basement shelving unit? -- this would be exasperating. Read full review

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Andy Samberg and Isla Fisher in "Hot Rod."