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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | 
 enlarge | Director: Jake Kasdan
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Category: Movie
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Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 2005
Genre: Comedy
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 97
ASIN: B001A4LYL4
Theatrical Release Date: December 21, 2007
Release Date: September 15, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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 great! September 18, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
shipped without delay, and dvd was in great condition, seller was honest and prompt. thank you!
 Dumbing down America one step at a time September 11, 2008
18 out of 22 found this review helpful
"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.
I'll admit, it was a smart financial decision. Only in America can you produce such a godawful product and still make millions of dollars. But now, it will be hard to ever walk softly. His roles are bound to only get more outrageous and silly.
I realize it's easier to make people cry or cringe than to make them laugh. But this film does none of those things intentionally. At least not for me. I honestly laughed more in Walk the Line, the movie this tries to parody.
In closing, I honestly believe this movie is every bit as bad as my summary here. I couldn't even finish the dumb thing, and I hope you didn't actually waste your time reading my p.o.s. review. Sorry....
One of the better movies ive seen of late September 1, 2008
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 on its own and ive yet to watch the unrated version.
 Fantastic Movie If Your Looking For Fun And Laughs August 25, 2008
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. The songs are hilarious, and Tim Meadows is excellent in his supporting role. I'll Walk as Da*n Hard As I Please!
Not "Spinal Tap" But It'll Do August 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 Fischer called "Let's Duet"(Do It?). A sidesplitting riff on Bob Dylan circa "Don't Look Back". A hilarious encounter with the Beatles during an audience with the Maharishi. There are a number of missed opportunities here but enough bellylaughs to make "Walk Hard" worth your while.
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