Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (Trailer #1) Review
I was writing a review for another trailer but this came out and obviously got pushed to the front of the queue. Now like everyone when this was announced I was excited, I loved the first film and a sequel sounded great but I had my doubts about a successful sequel so many years later, however this trailer has lowered my fears but there still there. Trailer looks good, it’s funny and the cast seem to remember their characters. Feels more like a long teaser but for now it will do and hope for a great film to equal its predecessor. Hope you enjoy the trailer and stills I managed to grab. Add your comments and likes at the end.
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My Score: B+
Release date: 20th December 2013
Plot:
After the 1970s brought prosperity to the Channel 4 news team, the group disbands and hits rock bottom until a 24-hour news channel is being put together and the group is recruited to join the channel. In an April 2012 interview, director Adam McKay said the script was a work in progress. He stated that the story might include a custody battle and bowling. In a May 2012 interview, he was quoted as saying that nothing was set. The story is moved from San Diego to New York, at the onset of the cable news era in the 1980s. Kristen Wiig plays Brick’s love interest.
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Top 8 Scenes
8. The Elite Unit Are Back
When you see them all doing that stupid walk down a busy street you just remember everything you loved about the first film. The cloths are ridiculous in true 80’s style, but Brian Fantana takes the lead in an unreliable in character cloths ensemble.
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7. A Scene Born For Ron Burgundy
Extra credit goes to the man taking a drink, great comic timing and really adds to the scene. An egotistical, misogynistic, and narcissistic man like Ron Burgundy would so easily make a racist mistake like this and keeps with the character perfectly, am sure they’ll be more of it to come.
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6. Oh It Was My Hand
What?! That doesn’t make any sense, but again it’s Ron so obviously he’d mistake his own hand for another person’s foot.
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5. Baxter!
Yay Baxters back and somehow eating fried chicken haha, I just really hope he’s as funny as in the first film.
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4. You’re Not That Great
Apart from James Marsden being the new golden boy of news Anchoring, Bricks unwanted repeat of Ron’s insult is the best part of the scene.
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3. Brian Fantana on Sex Panther
Easily one of Pauls best characters and he just looks so funny here I don’t even know what to say but haha what is happening here. Also I can’t quite tell but is that someone famous next to him? Because I know there is supposed to be lots of cameo’s and guest appearances.
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2. Brick’s Romance
His face right there gives me faith that this film has the same great characters as the first. Gotta love Kristen Wigg as well the two of which should make a unique couple on screen.
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1. Ron, a Sombrero and an Apple
I have no idea what is happening in this scene but I nearly cried laughing at this picture, I missed it the first time I saw the trailer but when doing this review it really stood out as being a what?! Moment and I love it. December’s going to be a fun month.
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Well that’s my views. Now what do you think about this newest trailer?
32 responses to “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (Trailer #1) Review”
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Tim The Film Guy
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Pass, gave up on the first one after maybe 30 minutes.
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Sorry to hear that but its not for everyone 😀
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I love the sombrero/apple shot! haha. I am ready for this one. The trailer wasn’t as stand-outish for me, but it was much better than the previous ones that just teased the same stuff
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I don’t want a lot from a comedy trailer, just 1 laugh and a base of what the plot is. Everything past that is spoilers 😀
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Loved the first one and I love this trailer! However I made the unhappy mistake of watching the um…sequel? of thrown together extra clips…it made my head hurt and left me with a bad taste but this looks really good. Plus, Megan good…
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Who didn’t Cain? haha oh yeah that sequel was just wierd 😦
Same boat, it looks good and for now I’ll just cross my fingers 😀
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The first was hilarious, but since I have really soured on Will. I hope this one will bring some of his comedy magic back. He’s kind of stuck in a rut right now. Nice review.
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Thank you, I certainly hope we a return to form from all of them 😀
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I loved the first film, i just hope that this film is going to be just as good, if not then i’ll cry. Anchorman was one of those films that didn’t need a sequel but just like every other film in existence Hollywood feels the needs the need to make another film based on the success of the previous film. I hope this is worth my time, it certainly looks funny enough.
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Me too and I really don’t think it needs a sequel but it can make money and so it will be MADE!
Hope its great 😀
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Looks amazing. Ron as a Dolphin/Seaworld announcer or something got my attention 🙂
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Haha didn’t even get that still, glad you like it and I hope the film is good 😀
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My only real concern from the trailer is the near complete lack of Veronica Corningstone – I think she has a brief appearance but she’s wearing sunglasses so it’s hard to tell. I think her straight man was pretty important to the appeal of the first film! Still, hopefully this will be on par with the original.
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Yeah she was only in it for a second, well we’ll have to see how it turns out. I certainly get your point but i am sure there will be other straight faces to balance it out 😀
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I can’t wait for all the cameo’s! Sounds like there’s gonna be loads of them like the first one.
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Yeah it should be great, I’ve heard of like 12 guest appearances so it should be fun 😀
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Yup, Liam Neeson is one of them so it’s already an awesome film 😀
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Haha can’t wait to see his role 😀
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My take: Not a fan of Kristen Wigg’s Brick impersonation, though I suppose that’s the only type of person they could hook him up with. Brian Fantana’s commercial looks hysterical. LOL. Definitely IS awesome to see Baxter. LOL. I love that he’s got a full meal and he’s drinking from a straw. LOL!! 😀
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Fantana has always been a favourite out of the gang ahaha, should be great and Baxter looks great too 😀
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YES!!! THanks so much for posting this Tim! I think like you a few of my fears have been calmed a bit. i think it’s important to take into consideration how much time has passed between this and the original; it should be more than enough time to construct another really solid story that has ample room for slapstick and smart comedy. and the characters all seem to be intact as well. my hopes for it being close to as good have improved dramatically. i can’t wait…
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Haha your welcome and I certainly hope you are right, but we can only hope until December 😀
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YES! YES! and more YES!!!
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A fan?
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haha i am but i didn’t know that i typed two comments lol. my internet must have screwed up. but yes, I am quite pumped about this now that the trailer looks pretty decent.
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I was wondering why I was responding to two comments from the same person, that’s just how excited you are 😀
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Awww Baxter drinking soda.
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Isnt it nice 😀
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Comedy sequels never work. I’m skeptical.
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That’s fair, as am I 😀
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I’ve seen this trailer and it looks humorous – but it’s not really my type of comedy – I am sure we’ll watch it when it comes out for rental : ) Good work, Tim!
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Haha yes humorous indeed but not your sensibility xD
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