Synopsis
For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
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Cast
- Andy SambergRod Kimble
- Jorma TacconeKevin Powell
- Bill HaderDave
- Danny McBrideRico
- Isla FisherDenise
- Sissy SpacekMarie Powell
- Ian McShaneFrank Powell
- Will ArnettJonathan
- Chris ParnellBarry Pasternack
- Chester TamRichardson
Recommendations
- 75
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Hot Rod is a cousin to the comedies of Will Ferrell (for whom it was developed) with a younger skew, a kooky '80s nostalgia (complete with a pitch-perfect synthesizer score by Trevor Rabin) and a low-key amiability that keeps you rooting for Rod and company to triumph. - 67
The A.V. Club
Hot Rod keeps a sweet tone that's filled with affection for its characters, and enough laughs to become this summer's most mildly recommendable comedy. - 58
Entertainment Weekly
Wait until the best parts pop up on YouTube. - 50
Chicago Tribune
Sure, it's funny, mainly because it's utterly absurd and meandering. - 40
Variety
Those hoping for feature-length doses of Samberg's "Lazy Sunday" wit will have to settle for just plain lazy, as Hot Rod aims low and still manages to miss its target. - 40
Village Voice
Like so many movies from the SNL factory, there are perhaps 10 to 15 minutes of good, gag-worthy material here stretched out to interminable lengths. Or to put it another way: It's a very small dick in an oversized box. - 40
Austin Chronicle
Hot Rod is a stupid movie about stupid people doing stupid things. - 40
The Hollywood Reporter
Unfortunately, the gags start to wear thin shortly around the 15-minute mark, not to mention the fact that they pale in comparison to the real-life indignities endured by the members of the "Jackass" crew.
