Directed by Jake Kasdan and starring John C. Reilly and Kristen Wigg, Walk hard is a spoof comedy film which follows the story of 'Dewey Coks' as he overcomes adversity to become a music legend.
Having never even heard of this film until last week, I initially assumed that it was a failed comedy that never really picked up much of a recognition for itself. However after viewing, I was shocked that I'd never seen or even heard of it before, as I believe that this is one of Jud Apatow's best film's to date. Bursting with a creative story-line and screenplay, although showing a similarity to it's counterpart, 'Spinal Tap'. Contrary to Jud Apatow's previous film's 'Walk Hard' provides a change of comedic angle, which works both in the films favor and against it. For example Apatow's 2007 hit 'Superbad' contains universal comedy which should appeal to the masses, whereas Walk Hard's comedy may only appeal to the select few, as it's more of silly spoof. Now in no way am I saying this isn't a funny film, in fact it's hilarious! It's just that this film play's along with it's total absurdness and as a result supplies some silly scenes along with some silly jokes, which may deter some viewers. A lot of jokes are repeated throughout, which provides the main bulk of the comedy, some of the running jokes are brilliant and will get you laughing every time they occur, whereas unfortunately others get old very quickly, this creates some awkward moments later in the film where the 'running-joke' is supposed to be the pinnacle joke of the scene but just falls flat.
The acting in this film is good overall with the stand out performance belonging to Tim Meadows, who supplies and creates the funniest moments in the film. However the biggest thing that the surprised me in this film was the sheer mass of cameo's that appeared! I think that nearly every American comic actor/actress appeared, in some way or another, may it be rude news reporter, Jewish music producer or even Buddy Holly! But by far the best cameo and in fact the best scene in the film is when Dewey Cox meets the Beatles, the scene is filled with such originality and comedic flare and it really stands out from the rest of the film.
On the whole, I thought this was a pleasant surprise, supplying a comedic story line with fitting jokes to match, although some fall flat, the film picks itself up and never gives up on trying to make you laugh.
70%- Compelling story line, with some hilarious jokes, however the lack of consistency and different comedic angle may leave you underwhelmed.
Calum. Russell
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