Walk Hard

Last night Saundra and I took Noah to Aunt Angela's for movie night. After picking up some Taco Bell for us and a little Dairy Queen for everyone else, we sat down to watch Walk Hard - The Dewey Cox Story with John C. Reilly and Jenna Fischer.

This is a movie I had wanted to see for some time. The movie is a rags to riches story and clear parody of musical biopics like Ray and Walk the Line, but transcends the mockumentary film format with clear writing and surprisingly well done music. Many jokes are obvious (and with the last name 'Cox,' and an R ratting, you had better see that coming). However, the script surprises with witty banter and some of the funniest anti-drug (well maybe) dialogue that I have heard. It is going to be hard not to pick up the soundtrack. We did not get a chance to watch the DVD extras, but I hear they are worth the price of admission. Overall? 3.5 out of 5 Ms from me.