Talladega Nights
Overview
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a 2006 comedy film directed by Adam McKay, starring Will Ferrell as Ricky Bobby, a successful, arrogant NASCAR driver. He is the best in the world, and he has it all: a beautiful wife, a mansion, and a best friend/teammate, Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly). His life is turned upside down when a French Formula One driver, Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen), challenges him. Ricky crashes, and he loses his confidence. He must find himself again. The film is a hilarious, absurd, and quotable comedy. It was a commercial success, earning over $162 million on a $72 million budget. The film is famous for its quotable lines, including "Shake and bake" and "If you ain't first, you're last." The film features a memorable performance by Sacha Baron Cohen as the sophisticated, gay French driver.
