Friday, March 19, 2004

Saw a preview screening of The Anchorman last night... I'm not a fan of Will Farrell, especially in large doses, but the movie did have a few quality laughs, particularly from Steve Carell of "The Daily Show." It's also loaded with guest stars and cameos: Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Jack Black. This group, along with Owen Wilson, has become the equivalent of the crop of comedians who appeared in some combination in basically every comedy from the early 80's: Bill Murray, John Candy, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Harold Ramis. Compare their talents and the films they were in (Ghostbusters, Stripes, Caddyshack, Vacation, Little Shop of Horrors, even The Great Outdoors) to the work of the current guys and there is no comparison. The newbies have their moments (Owen Wilson and Jack Black especially), but will any of their movies be considered classic comedies? Makes me long for the good old days.

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