Hot Rod (2007)

First of all, this movie is one of my favorite comedies and is absolutely hilarious from start to finish.I just finished a book which has changed the way I view movies and read literature through the eyes of an English professor. This movie was my first victim. Does Rod Kimble represent a Christ Figure? Absolutely. And here's a list of everything I noticed throughout the film. Rod is in the right age bracket (around 23). He has disciples, 3 and then 4 of them. One of these disciples eventually betrays Rod (half brother) when he makes the film. He performs miracles (sort of...stunts). He runs off into the "wilderness" at one point of despair. He is constantly trying to live up to his father. He really has no father (dead dad). His love interest is a red head (Mary Magdalene). In the end he prepares to make the "ultimate sacrifice" for his father which ultimately inspires hope in all the crowd. To top that off he actually dies during the final stunt (lying in a spread eagle cross shape) and gets resurrected!! When he beats his dad up at the end he makes him tell us "you're a man" in the ultimate statement of is he a god or man.Did the writer intend this? I dunno. Maybe. Wh cares? But it's there.Go check it out. You'll never look at the Gospel of Hot Rod the same way again.

The movie "Hot Rod" is a great movie for stupid thrill seekers. The movie depicts a 20 something stunt man who loves what he does and would not give it up for anything. He has a crew of his brother, two friends and his childhood crush he is not over yet. His stunts do not end up well but they do make for great laughs. That's why this movie is a funny action packed movie that you should go see. He gains popularity amongst his town when his step father needs a heart transplant and he decides to raise money for "one big jump". He goes around the town doing birthday parties and stunts to raise money, they all turn out to be total failures but that does not stop Rod from doing everything he can to help his step dad. Although some older people could look at this movie and not see any point in this film but those people don't know true humor. If you really want a good laugh this movie is for you. I have showed this to numerous people and it is all laughs from them. And one of the best parts of this show is that it combines visual comedy and dialogue to form amazing jokes and failures of the team. Andy Samberg portrays Rod Kimble and is genius in acting out his character, all in all the actors really work together. Some people might think that this was a pointless movie because of the stupidity but if you truly appreciate comedy then this is the movie for you. I would give this movie a solid 4 out of 5 stars.

If you're not a fan of silly jokes, then this isn't for you. And I'm not talking Adam Sandler's silly, one-dimensional garbage, I'm talking so silly it's almost clever. Will Ferrell was suppose to take the lead role of the high-flying, amateur stuntman, instead the task goes to Andy Samberg, who's decent enough, if not a little unimaginative. Alongside on-screen brother Jorman Taccone and friends Bill Hader and Danny McBride, there's fun to be had, but not enough to propel the story. Some moments outdo others, mainly the ones involving the unwell Ian McShane, whom Samberg is trying to raise money for. They fight and they squabble, and Samberg's only doing this good deed so he can finally beat up his step-dad. Hot Rod is mildly funny, somewhat enjoyable, doing little harm in the process.

Hot Rod (2007): Dir: Akiva Schaffer / Cast: Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Ian McShane, Sissy Spacek, Bill Hader: Amusing if yet formula comedy about a guy with a dream with high stakes. Andy Samberg plays an amateur stunt guy set to raise money for a heart operation for his verbally abusive step-father. The stunts are hilarious mishaps but screenplay presents the wrong message in the conclusion. Director Akiva Schaffer gives an appropriate home video style appeal. The stunts are often hilarious and entertaining but the screenplay suffers. Samberg is hilarious in his focus upon being put down and his desire to raise money for no other reason other than to beat the sh*t out of his step-father. That certainly gives off the wrong message. Isla Fisher seems wasted as some girl next door whose prime function is to be a romantic prop. Ian McShane as the step-father is given great comic moments in his ability to best Samberg physically but the justice coming for him isn't the celebration as intended due to bad taste. Sissy Spacek as the mother is unfortunately flat, which is unfortunate for a past Academy Award winner. Bill Hader and Danny McBride play his best friends and cheer squad, with Jorma Taccone as his half brother. While the message is wayward the film does present a strong theme of following your dreams while taking the human body to its limits. Score: 6 / 10