Will Ferrell: Great or Annoying? - Blu-ray Forum

bruce_pullen · 02-03-2009, 04:19 PM

Will Farrell, great or annoying? Which is he?

bruce_pullen · 02-03-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by uziel5000

Okay, I just don't see the Will Ferrel thing. Call me stupid, ignorant whatever. I'm not saying he makes masterpieces of cinema but some of his stuff is funny. I thought Anchorman was pretty funny and Talladega Nights had it's moments... ("Dear, 8 pounds, 7 ounce, baby Jesus...") And his duet with Jack Black at the Oscars a few years back was hillarious. And for some reason I can't understand, I enjoyed Elf.

So what exactly is it about him that annoys so much? I'm open to discussion.

Except for Stranger than Fiction (2006) and Elf (2003).

He seems to have no restraint, taste, or sense of control. A comedian needs to seem out of control: without actually doing it. Ferrell crosses the line to parody: even when he does straight comedy.

I believe that’s his problem. Even Robin Williams, who has similar problems. Has been able to control himself more often than Will. Jack Black is another who has the same weakness.

Modern comedians mistake outrageous for funny. They think shocking leads to laughing. Will mistakes freak show for comedy. Gross out for laugh out; there is some relation between eww and haha. But Ferrell ramps it into the sky. And that is his failure: and will be for some time. He’ll still makes tons and money, in the bargain. And maybe that’s the plan.

Who knows?

lotrfan · 02-03-2009, 04:24 PM

Annoying and one-dimensional. Abbreviated film history below:

A Night at the Roxbury - played dumb goofy white guy
Old School - played dumb goofy white guy
Anchorman - played dumb goofy white guy
Bewitched - played dumb goofy white guy
Wedding Crashers - played dumb goofy white guy
Talladega Nights - played dumb goofy white guy
Blades of Glory - played dumb goofy white guy
Step Brothers - played dumb goofy white guy

...well, you get the idea.

And yes, I know that my signature contains a WF quote...I like it for the appropriateness to Blu-Ray, not for the actor.

sfmarine · 02-03-2009, 04:31 PM

I used to like him but now he's getting old and just downright ridiculous & annoying.

Marine Mike · 02-03-2009, 04:32 PM

No poll?

Sonny · 02-03-2009, 04:35 PM

I think he's funny & annoying...

Mr. HiDef · 02-03-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

I think he's funny & annoying...

Agree, some movies I thought he was hilarious, and then there is movies like Blades of Glory and I couldn't stand him.

mikejet · 02-03-2009, 04:36 PM

A lot of people said the same thing about Adam Sandler until he did Punch Drunk Love. The funny thing is that in Punch Drunk Love he plays the same character just in the correct context. Will actually stepped out of his normal roles for Stranger Than Fiction and it was brilliant.

bruce_pullen · 02-03-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

No poll?

You want one?

sfmarine · 02-03-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

You want one?

That would work!

Marine Mike · 02-03-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

You want one?

Yes please!

assydingo · 02-03-2009, 04:40 PM

He's hit or miss. Sometimes a mix.

TripAcez · 02-03-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lotrfan

Annoying and one-dimensional. Abbreviated film history below:

A Night at the Roxbury - played dumb goofy white guy
Old School - played dumb goofy white guy
Anchorman - played dumb goofy white guy
Bewitched - played dumb goofy white guy
Wedding Crashers - played dumb goofy white guy
Talladega Nights - played dumb goofy white guy
Blades of Glory - played dumb goofy white guy
Step Brothers - played dumb goofy white guy

...well, you get the idea.

And yes, I know that my signature contains a WF quote...I like it for the appropriateness to Blu-Ray, not for the actor.

lmao did you ever stop to think gee this guy is just flat out a dumb goofy white guy..he doesnt need to play anything else because then it wouldnt be Will Ferrell. The day i see him in a "serious" role i wont help but laugh. The guy is a kid at heart and i think he plays his goofy white guy great. i wouldnt want him doin anything else

thedarkangel1975 · 02-03-2009, 04:52 PM

ANNOYING!

He and Adam Sandler need to do more serious roles like Steve Carrell and Jim Carrey have been doing.

blu_chaplin · 02-03-2009, 04:53 PM

he sucks in his comedies but was great in Stranger than Fiction

Same goes with the sandman and Robin Williams, the comedy sucks but the serious roles rule.

dpomp · 02-03-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thedarkangel1975

ANNOYING!

He and Adam Sandler need to do more serious roles like Steve Carrell and Jim Carrey have been doing.

safe to say you don't like comedies??

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-03-2009, 05:06 PM

Will Ferrell is very annoying and 99% of this movies aren't funny except for Step Brothers.

blu_chaplin · 02-03-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dpompeo

safe to say you don't like comedies??

I like comedies, but not one with the typecast roles of Ferrell, Sandler, ETC.

Only typecast I like is Rogen.

Pauliesr · 02-03-2009, 05:11 PM

I can't say I'm a Will fan but can say that the few movies of his that I saw I enjoyed. Like might be too strong of a word though. I didn't dislike them which is more than I can say for Adam Sandler movies. I thought there were a couple of funny things in Waterboy but found all the rest of his movies that I've watched to be forgetable.
I have nothing against Adam nor Will. They've both found niches for their comedy and it has done them well. Can't blame either one for making a dollar just like the rest of us want to do.
I do have to add that I watched the trailer for Land of the Lost and was rolling on the floor. I don't have huge expectations like most sane people but it could be worth 2 hours of life to watch once.

The_Basterd · 02-02-2011, 09:05 PM

I've seen most of his films. He could be an excellent dramatic actor like he was in Stranger Than Fiction. He needs to make more dramas.
My top 5 favorite Will Ferrell movies:
1. Step Bothers (One of the funniest films I've ever seen)
2. Stranger Than Fiction
3. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
4. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
5. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

View Poll Results: Will Ferrell: Worst Ferrell Film? Multiple Choice.
The Ladies Man (2000)	15	20.00%
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)	9	12.00%
Zoolander (2001)	11	14.67%
Old School (2003)	14	18.67%
Elf (2003)	14	18.67%
Starsky & Hutch (2004)	11	14.67%
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)	18	24.00%
Melinda and Melinda (2004)	14	18.67%
The Wendell Baker Story (2005)	10	13.33%
Kicking & Screaming (2005)	20	26.67%
Bewitched (2005)	28	37.33%
Winter Passing (2005)	10	13.33%
The Producers (2005)	10	13.33%
Curious George (2006)	12	16.00%
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)	17	22.67%
Stranger Than Fiction (2006)	11	14.67%
Blades of Glory (2007)	22	29.33%
Semi-Pro (2008)	27	36.00%
Step Brothers (2008)	15	20.00%
Land of the Lost (2009)	21	28.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll

02-03-2009, 04:19 PM	#1
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	Will Ferrell: Great or Annoying? Will Farrell, great or annoying? Which is he? Last edited by bruce_pullen; 02-03-2009 at 04:22 PM.

02-03-2009, 04:52 PM	#14
thedarkangel1975 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 1	ANNOYING! He and Adam Sandler need to do more serious roles like Steve Carrell and Jim Carrey have been doing. Last edited by thedarkangel1975; 02-03-2009 at 04:54 PM.

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02-03-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
lotrfan Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New Jersey, USA Blu-ray collection:14	Annoying and one-dimensional. Abbreviated film history below: A Night at the Roxbury - played dumb goofy white guy Old School - played dumb goofy white guy Anchorman - played dumb goofy white guy Bewitched - played dumb goofy white guy Wedding Crashers - played dumb goofy white guy Talladega Nights - played dumb goofy white guy Blades of Glory - played dumb goofy white guy Step Brothers - played dumb goofy white guy ...well, you get the idea. And yes, I know that my signature contains a WF quote...I like it for the appropriateness to Blu-Ray, not for the actor.

02-03-2009, 04:31 PM	#4
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I used to like him but now he's getting old and just downright ridiculous & annoying.

02-03-2009, 04:32 PM	#5
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	No poll?

02-03-2009, 04:35 PM	#6
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I think he's funny & annoying...

02-03-2009, 04:36 PM	#8
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	A lot of people said the same thing about Adam Sandler until he did Punch Drunk Love. The funny thing is that in Punch Drunk Love he plays the same character just in the correct context. Will actually stepped out of his normal roles for Stranger Than Fiction and it was brilliant.

02-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#12
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	He's hit or miss. Sometimes a mix.

02-03-2009, 04:53 PM	#15
blu_chaplin Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:28	he sucks in his comedies but was great in Stranger than Fiction Same goes with the sandman and Robin Williams, the comedy sucks but the serious roles rule.

02-03-2009, 05:06 PM	#17
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Will Ferrell is very annoying and 99% of this movies aren't funny except for Step Brothers.

02-03-2009, 05:11 PM	#19
Pauliesr Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:325	I can't say I'm a Will fan but can say that the few movies of his that I saw I enjoyed. Like might be too strong of a word though. I didn't dislike them which is more than I can say for Adam Sandler movies. I thought there were a couple of funny things in Waterboy but found all the rest of his movies that I've watched to be forgetable. I have nothing against Adam nor Will. They've both found niches for their comedy and it has done them well. Can't blame either one for making a dollar just like the rest of us want to do. I do have to add that I watched the trailer for Land of the Lost and was rolling on the floor. I don't have huge expectations like most sane people but it could be worth 2 hours of life to watch once.

02-02-2011, 09:05 PM	#20
The_Basterd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Grapes Are Fun! Blu-ray collection:307 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	I've seen most of his films. He could be an excellent dramatic actor like he was in Stranger Than Fiction. He needs to make more dramas. My top 5 favorite Will Ferrell movies: 1. Step Bothers (One of the funniest films I've ever seen) 2. Stranger Than Fiction 3. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 4. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 5. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

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