Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyOverview and Synopsis

  • Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
  • Opened August 4, 2006 | Runtime:1 hr. 50 min.
  • PG-13
    crude and sexual humor, language, drug references and brief comic violence
  • NASCAR's Ricky Bobby is challenged by a new rival, flamboyant French driver Jean Girard. After taking a backseat to the challenger, Bobby is banished from the circuit. In order to reclaim his top spot, he must rediscover his inner speed demon.
  • Cast: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Michael Clarke Duncan
  • Director: Adam McKay
  • Genres: Comedy, Sports Comedy

Critic Reviews

  • "...a bit of a mess, but it is a genial mess, and one that will make you laugh. Which is the whole idea." Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "...the stupid-comical banter and the lampooning of this particular brand of car racing proves entertaining." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "NASCAR and its colorful melding of larger-than-life characters and action appear an ideal fit for Ferrell's onscreen persona..." Variety

    - Robert Koehler

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