Walk Hard The Dewey Cox Story DVD Extended Unrated Edition [DVD]

The theatrical version was a particular bad case of a movie being cut in half. Fortunately, they *were* able to reattach the edited out half with the theatrical half, making this movie double-great for all of us!Honestly, this movie's a masterpiece of modern comedy. It lampoons the by-the-numbers biographical film formula perfectly, adds in some absolutely catchy tunes sung masterfully by John C. Reilly, and takes you on a fun ride through the life of fictional celebrity Dewey Cox. This longer edition includes lots of scenes that were cut from the theatrical version, and instead of making the film feel bloated they simply add to the fun and fill in the details. You'll see Dewey's marriage to Cheryl Cox-Tiegs, more details about his relationship with Darlene, and the entire "Black Sheep" sequence with the entire song, as well as other songs that didn't make it into the theatrical cut.If you're a fan of the theatrical version, you owe it to yourself to experience the longer, uncut version of Cox.

By spoofing every cliché of the music movie vehicle, the terrific “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” also reveals an unabashed reverence for the same genre it roasts.Dewey’s austere beginnings -- marked by the sour results of a childhood machete fight -- give rise to megastardom and the backstage indulgences we demand from our rock biopics. Along the way, “Walk Hard” delivers a blazing score and a fully committed performance from the ascendant John C. Reilly.“Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” is charming, crude, and ridiculously fun. It’s also a growing classic. With so many great music movies permeating history, it’s ironic that another parody deserves mention in the same breath as the stalwart films it mimics. – (Was this review of use to you? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful." Cheers!)-WATCHED IT? THEN WATCHLIST:  "Stadium Anthems,"   "High Fidelity,"   "This Is Spinal Tap."

Walk Hard was John C. Riley’s stab at making a mindless comedy which he excelled at working with other people like Will Farrell. In fact the movie definitely reminds the viewer of that pair’s work such as Step Brothers and Talladega Nights. The jokes and set ups were exactly the same but this time adding music as Riley played singing star Dewey Cox in this spoof of musical biographies.As soon as you watch the first few scenes you know what kind of movie you’re getting into. For instance Dewey cuts his brother in half while playing around with machetes. The doctor says he wasn’t able to re-attach the two parts of the body to which the dad yells at him to speak simply because they’re not scientists. Another time Dewey’s wife leaves him and the one thing he doesn’t want her to do is take their pet monkey with her.There are also some nice cameos like Harold Ramis as a Hasidic Jew who gives Cox his first record deal, Jack White as Elvis Presley who says that he and Asians are the only ones who know Karate, Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Jason Schwartzman, and Justin Long as the Beatles who start insulting each other over their musical differences with one liners based upon some of their songs.Overall it makes for a funny movie.C

The greatest problem this movie has is that it does what it does too well. This movie is a parody of musical artist's biopics. Its one problem is that it accomplishes this parody with far too much aplomb. From the performances to the lighting to the cinematography, every single aspect of the film is so perfect in its replication of the formulaic Oscar-bait films it parodies, that far too many people who saw the trailers thought that it just WAS one.It is not. It is a pitch-perfect, exactly on-the-money parody of that style of film, and it is incredible at what it does. I cannot recommend it enough as a film. One of my absolute favorites ever.

This is an underestimated comedy gem but it requires certain experience to be really appreciated. It's helpful if you have seen "Walk the Line"--but that's not there only target of this great parody comedy. It hits on multiple takes of rock/pop star bio stories. I have to mention how brilliant John C Reilly is in this part, and he does all the singing. It's not just him imitating Johnny Cash, he takes on Roy Orbison level crooning, and sings like a musical magpie stealing style from Bob Dylan and sings and priduces like... and even pokes fun, at the Brian Wilson's style and personal legends. It's great fun for those of us with a frame of reference, he both lampions and lovingly salutes all the artists. E.g. he both amplifiers and pokes fun at the magical harmony of Johnny and June Carter Cash...amplifying the same sexual tension everyone acknowledged between June and Johnny through fictional characters. It's both deeply thought out and beautifully shot, and filled with sophomoric jokes. Add to that a wonderful cast and a long list of wonderful cameos (think of me when you say to yourself "omg that's Jack White!!) And you have a film you will find yourself watching again and again with friends who randomly quote scenes and one liners. As a comedy parade this is simply a better made film than any "Scary Movie." If you have a clue about rock star biopics don't miss this movie.

This is one of the funniest movies ever made. Hard to believe it was a flop at the box office because it is just brilliant. The extended cut is much better than the one currently showing on one of the movie channels (although that's better than nothing) but it is worth watching in it's entirety. John C. Reilly is really an underrated actor - he is so talented as a singer. The cameos are hysterical. Dewey Cox has become one of my favorite movies of all time.

One of the best "parody" films, a send-up of just about every "biopic" of singers, most notably Walk the Line, Ray, and Love and Mercy.John C, Reilly is magnificent as Dewey Cox, a rough and ready rock and roller, whose past haunts him (not to mention, his father also). Full of fantastic humour, visual jokes, and some actually fine singing by Reilly as the troubled Dewey Cox. Reilly also performs his best as a witless wonder trying to act cool, supported by a band who he doesn't deserve (including Timothy Meadows, who gets Dewey hooked on the drug du jour; Chris Parnell, and Matt Besser), and his equally witless 2 wives, played by Kristin Wiig and Jenna Fischer. There are numerous cameo appearances, with the best being the Temptations.

Humour is very subjective but speaking as a musician (of sorts) with a keen interest in the history of rock/pop etc then this film really worked for me.If you imagine the bizarre love-child of Monty Python, The Blues Brothers and This Is Spinal Tap then you're on the way to getting what this is like.It is indeed a spoof of Walk The Line BUT it's done magnificently well and the music is excellent. The title song (Walk Hard) would have been a true hithad it been released in the late 50's / early 60's. Genius. The performances are all good and yes there are a few jokes that don't quite cut it but that'strue for all comedy films. The Blu-Ray transfer is good and ebar in mind that the director's cut is available as an extra on the disc. That's the one towatch because it IS better and the events cut for the theatrical version are all amusing and relevant to the story. My partner and her 15 year old daughterloved this too, hardly stopped laughing, so it has a wide potential audience. There's a fair bit of nudity, swearing and (comedic and justified) drug usepictured so if that bothers you then hey ... watch it anyway. ;-)'Have you heard the news? Dewey Cox is dead!'

Love it. John Reilly is fantastic as the titular Dewey whose life story is an amalgam of Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison, Brian Wilson, and many, many more. I can't believe more people haven't heard of this one, as i think it's both comedy and musical gold...the Spinal Tap of its day, but so much more. I even went out and bought the soundtrack, as the pastiches are as good if not better than some of the source material they're aimed at (one example being Van Dyke Parks even contributing to the 'Pet Sounds' track).

I have a monthly ticket to cinema so seeing an extra film doesn't cost me a penny so I see A LOT of films."Walk Hard" was one of the best films I saw in 2007. I went there just to kill the time, frankly speaking, but by the time The Beatles were dropping acid with Dewy Cox and Sergeant Pepper style cartoon and everything in this film...I sat with my mouth open couldn't believe what was happening. I MUST HAVE treat for all who is into rock, pop, country, blues and all sort of 50th-70th music. Knowing that Bryan Wilson spent two years in bed while being depressed helps as well. Also I watched 17 years old ones leaving the cinema but there is no cure for ignorance. For me, the film was absolutely fabulous.

You need to know your rock'n'roll history (and a bit of country) to fully appreciate this. It's an unsung gem in the same category as Spinal Tap, and it has everything; real musicians and original (hilarious) lyrics. A fine night's entertainment. Long live Dewey Cox!