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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004 · 95 min

A silly, quotable romp full of absurd set-pieces and chaotic energy that keeps you laughing at its sheer stupidity.

Tagline: They bring you the news so you don't have to get it yourself.
Overview: It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, campy and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Gender, media, work, ambition
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: gender
media
work
ambition
identity
Places: workplace
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild