It was much better than I had expected, probably due to the ultra low expectations I had going in. Even so, I generally think the movie isn't as bad as it's made out to be.
It was poorly marketed and the target audience isn't exactly clear. From the surface it looks like a family/ kids movie and it is based on that type of TV show but it's humour is targeted at a much older audience. Therefore it's too inappropriate for kids and too colourful and silly looking for most adults.
Also the plot isn't all that cohesive and it feels almost like a sketch comedy based film with one zany situation after the next.
It's very special effects heavy which is usually a con for most films but I found it suiting and strangely not too distracting.
One other notable feature is that Ferrell breaks from his usual ultra macho, cocky idiot character that he plays in almost every movie he's ever made. He's not that different but even the subtle dulling down of his usual attributes was refreshing.
Despite it's flaws I found it quite enjoyable and very funny. I haven't seen the original show but I feel like the movie is supposed to be a parody rather than a homage or an honest recreation... and I think this is lost on most.
It was poorly marketed and the target audience isn't exactly clear. From the surface it looks like a family/ kids movie and it is based on that type of TV show but it's humour is targeted at a much older audience. Therefore it's too inappropriate for kids and too colourful and silly looking for most adults.
Also the plot isn't all that cohesive and it feels almost like a sketch comedy based film with one zany situation after the next.
It's very special effects heavy which is usually a con for most films but I found it suiting and strangely not too distracting.
One other notable feature is that Ferrell breaks from his usual ultra macho, cocky idiot character that he plays in almost every movie he's ever made. He's not that different but even the subtle dulling down of his usual attributes was refreshing.
Despite it's flaws I found it quite enjoyable and very funny. I haven't seen the original show but I feel like the movie is supposed to be a parody rather than a homage or an honest recreation... and I think this is lost on most.