Rated: PG-13
Starring: Andy Samberg, Ian McShane, Sissy Spacek, Will Arnett, and Chris Parnell
Director: Akiva Schaffer

Synopsis: Amateur stuntman Rod Kimble (Samberg) has a problem – his step-father Frank (McShane) is a jerk. Frank picks on Rod, tosses him around like a rag doll in their weekly sparring sessions, and definitely doesn't respect him, much less his stunts.

But when Frank falls ill, it's up to Rod to stage the jump of his life in order to save his step-father. The plan: Jump 15 buses, raise the money for Frank's heart operation, and then... kick his ass.

DVD Features:

• Commentary by Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone
• Ancestors Protect Me: Behind the Scenes of Hot Rod
• Deleted & Extended Scenes
• Outtakes
• Theatrical Trailer

Critique:

This is not a movie for everyone. It is more a combination of Wayne's World antics, with a little Napoleon Dynamite and a touch of Nacho Libre thrown in.

Hot Rod is not a thought-provoking film. Some of the leg work is just so stupid you have to laugh. It has one of those you-get-it-or-you-don't senses of humor sprinkled here and there to the end of the film. There is a bit of heartfelt drama at the close, but nothing very heavy.

If you liked any of the aforementioned movies, you may very well like this one. I took away a few good laughs anyway. The features on the DVD are very similar in mood to that of the film. They have their own kind of humor as well. A great rental for rainy days or sleepy Sundays.

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