LOL: Anchorman 2’ “No Joke Cut” Unveils A Clip
By Angie Han/April 1, 2014 10:36 am EST
The release of the clip is timed to coincide with the Blu-ray/DVD release of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, which hits shelves today. Which happens to be April 1. April Fool’s Day. Make of that what you will.
Though the Channel 4 / GNN news team is better known for providing humor than pathos, McKay hopes the “no joke cut” will show Ron Burgundy and his plight in a whole new light.
Producer Judd Apatow added, “Comedies often fail to get the consideration they deserve because laughter masks the serious storytelling going on beneath the surface. This new cut illustrates that Anchorman 2 can hold its weight against any drama.”
People know that Will and I do many joke options for our movies, but I think what gets lost is the fact that underneath the laughs there’s a very powerful drama at work. Movies like Sophie’s Choice, Ordinary People, and Breaking the Waves are the movies that inspire Will and me. I’m just glad, with the no joke cut, audiences can finally appreciate the rawness and drama of ‘Anchorman 2.’
Indeed. Based on this clip, it looks like the Oscar 2015 race has just begun. Your move, Unbroken.
