Saturday, January 05, 2008

Hot Rod


Rod Taylor (Andy Samberg) is the world's greatest stuntman. In his own mind, anyway. When his abusive stepfather, Frank (Ian McShane), needs a life-saving heart operation, kind-hearted Rod plans the ultimate jump — over 15 buses! — to raise enough money for the surgery.


I haven't watched Saturday Night Live in years. From what I've read, Andy Samberg is supposed to be the next big thing. Hot Rod supplies a few grins, but for the most part, it's a one joke movie: a slacker with a moped wants to become the next Evil Knievel. Even if you think the joke is funny, its impossible to keep it funny for 90 minutes. Jamie says "3".

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