Hot Rod (2007)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Akiva Schaffer

Writer (WGA):

Pam Brady (written by)

Release Date:

3 August 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Smack destiny in the face

Plot:

Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation.

Plot Keywords:

Slacker | Neighbor | Moped | Man Child | Humiliation

US TV Schedule:

Sat. July 11

1:15 PM

SHOW

Cast

Andy Samberg	...	Rod Kimble
Jorma Taccone	...	Kevin Powell
Bill Hader	...	Dave
Danny McBride	...	Rico (as Danny McBride)
Isla Fisher	...	Denise
Sissy Spacek	...	Marie Powell
Ian McShane	...	Frank Powell
Will Arnett	...	Jonathan
Chris Parnell	...	Barry Pasternack
Chester Tam	...	Richardson
Mark Acheson	...	Homeless Dude
Brittany Tiplady	...	Maggie
Ken Kirzinger	...	Trailer Guy
Brittney Irvin	...	Cathy (as Britt Irvin)
Alana Husband	...	Waitress

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for crude humor, language, some comic drug-related and violent content.

Runtime:

USA:88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | UK:12A | Ireland:12A | Australia:M | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Finland:K-13 | Argentina:13 | Sweden:7 | Iceland:12

Filming Locations:

Burnaby North Secondary School, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

The band called Gown that plays at Rod's final jump is actually ‘Queens of the Stone Age’.

Goofs:

Continuity: After the riot Rico is seen carrying a television set, even while running. In the next scene Rico still has the TV, but when they stop to discuss what happened he isn't carrying it anymore.

Quotes:

Cathy: Why'd you call yourself Voltron?
Dave: I don't know. Maybe cause it's super badass!
Cathy: You're weird.
Dave: Hells, yeah, I am.

Movie Connections:

References The Search for Animal Chin (1987) (V)

Soundtrack:

Rock Nation

Absolutely Hysterical

I just saw the first screening ever of Hot Rod at the Los Angeles Film Festival.

As a fan of The Lonely Island, I went into this movie with high expectations. I can happily say that not only were they met but they were exceeded. This is by far the funniest, strangest and most ingenious comedy of the summer. The movie has some of the most random gags ever seen on film. This film is not for everyone: it has no stars and the comedy is very strange. But give it a chance and you will not regret it. The directing and editing of the film is both stylish and fast paced. Andy Samberg is hilarious as always but the supporting cast truly shines, particularly Bill Hader, Will Arnett and Ian McShane. Also look for an INSANELY hilarious cameo from director Akiva Shaffer. If you love the SNL digital shorts this movie is for you. Hot Rod is destined to be a cult comedy classic.