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Walk Hard - The Dewey Cox Story (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396250789
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: Sony Pictures
Languages: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 5.1
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
MPN: 25078
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: April 08, 2008
Running Time: 216 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: December 21, 2007
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Editorial Review:
One of the most iconic figures in rock history Dewey Cox (John C. Reilly) had it all: the women (over 411 served) the friends (Elvis The Beatles) and the rock 'n' roll lifestyle (a close and personal relationship with every pill and powder known to man). But most of all he had the music that transformed a dimwitted country boy into the greatest American rock star who never lived. A wild and wicked send-up of every musical biopic ever made WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY is gut-busting proof that when it comes to hard rocking living and laughing a hard man is good to find.System Requirements:Running Time: 216 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/SATIRE Rating: UNRATED UPC: 043396250789 Manufacturer No: 25078
The Pixar-like roll of Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Superbad) continues with another sure-fire hit. In charting the meteoric rise, catastrophic fall and Lazarus-like rise of rocker Dewey Cox, Walk Hard parodies the classic Hollywood bio-pic, cashing in mostly on Walk the Line. John C. Reilly, one of Hollywood's most solid character actors, makes the most of his Golden Globe-nominated star turn as Dewey, whose road to stardom is paved with a childhood tragedy that claims the life of his prodigiously talented brother ("The wrong kid died," is his father's mantra), instant stardom (his first record is a hit just 35 minutes after it was recorded), sex and drugs, and the inevitable "dark (effen) period" that leads him to rehab. Reilly gets solid backup from current and former Saturday Night Live alumni, including Kirsten Wiig as his incredibly fertile first wife who has no faith in his musical aspirations ("You're never going to make it," she cheerily ends one phone call); Tim Meadows, never better, as Dewey's drummer, who, in one of the film's best scenes, does a poor job of dissuading him from trying marijuana); and Chris Parnell as his bass player. Jenna Fischer leaves Pam back at The Office as Darlene, Dewey's virtuous duet partner. Hilarious cameos give Walk Hard a great "Hey!" factor: Hey, that's Frankie Muniz as Buddy Holly. Hey, that's "Kenneth" from 30 Rock. Hey, there's Jack Black and Paul Rudd as--no kidding--Paul McCartney and John Lennon revealing "a rift in the Beatles." Some of the jokes are obvious (come on; the guy's last name is Cox), others inspired. But the decades-spanning music, echoing the styles of gritty Johnny Cash, romantic Roy Orbison, obtuse Bob Dylan, trippy Brian Wilson, and even a bit of anachronistic punk rock, is as pitch perfect and affectionately observed as in The Rutles, This Is Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind. Walk Hard earns its R-rating, particularly for a sure-to-be-talked-about scene of hotel-room debauchery. But: Hilarious? Outrageous? Twisted? To quote the title of one of Dewey's hit songs, "Guilty as Charged." --Donald Liebenson
On the DVD
Though an unaccountable box office disappointment, Walk Hard is poised for discovery and cult status on DVD. You'd think the film had pretty much exhausted all the puns and double-entendres you could get out of Dewey Cox's last name, but the Elvis-inspired "A Christmas Song from Dewey Cox," the "Cox Sausage Commercial" and "The Real Dewey Cox," which are among this two-disc set's extra features, manages to get even more mileage out of that juvenile joke. Speaking of which, there is a "cockumentary" devoted to actor Tyler Nilson, who provides the film with its most shocking laugh during the hotel orgy scene, The Unbearably Long, Self-Indulgent Director's Cut contains, ahem, extended footage of that scene and features the deleted setups for some of the theatrical cut's more inexplicable gags (a deleted montage reveals just how Dewey and band member Theo wound up in bed together). Better than a gag reel is the "Line-O-Rama," a hit-and-miss compilation of improv outtakes. Full song performances give this film's Oscar-worthy music its due. The Daily Show's John Hodgman gets "The Last Word" in a celebrity profile spoof that was originally broadcast on Comedy Central. With a more traditional "Making of" featurette and entertaining audio commentary by writer Judd Apatow, director Jake Kasdan, and star John C. Reilly, Walk Hard walks even harder on DVD. --Donald Liebenson
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - great!
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Rating:  - Dumbing down America one step at a time
"I will WALK HARD." When Dewey Cox said that, it really had a double meaning. One referred to his determination to pursue his dreams and become a star.
But the other larger connotation really encapsulates the main actor's (I can't remember his name) career choices. After some unremarkable attempts at serious roles, he decided to WALK HARD behind Will Ferrell. Waiting for an opening, if you know what I mean. Every time Will grabs his ankles, his little buddy is there to take advantage. ... Read More
Rating: - One of the better movies ive seen of late
John C Riley stars as Dewey Cox, a fictional take on Johnny Cash's Walk The Line. The movie does have a few good laughs but what really steals the film is the songs. Riley does a outstanding job as a singer and I hope he does more musical films. I liked the song Walk Hard and Lets Duet, one of the funniest songs ive heard in a long time. The part with The Beatles were awesome and I loved his take on Bob Dylan songs. I highly recommend this to fans of This Is Spinal Tap or A Mighty Wind. Its a good comedy ... Read More
Rating:  - Fantastic Movie If Your Looking For Fun And Laughs
If you liked Walk the Line, you may want to steer clear of this movie, because you might be offended by the fact that they are parody-ing the life of Johnny Cash and other rags-to-riches performers. However, if you have a bit of a twisted sense of humor, and like John C Reilly, then this movie is amazing. I watched it in the theaters, then rented it to show to friends twice, and finally bought my own copy, which I showed to several more people because I was so impressed with the wit and energy of the movie. ... Read More
Rating: - Not "Spinal Tap" But It'll Do
Based on the lukewarm box office of "Walk Hard" it would appear that John C. Reilly will spend his career relegated to second banana status to Will Ferrell which is a shame. In past endeavors Reilly has shown himself to be a consistently fine comedian and singer and this film is no exception. Ostensibly a satire of musical biopics, particularly the Johnny Cash film, "Walk the Line", the laughs are scattershot but every now and then a bullseye is hit. Three scenes stand out in my mind. A bawdy duet with Jenna ... Read More
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