Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2182 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-01-21
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 84 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
In his first starring role, Andy Samberg is amateur stuntman Rod Kimble. To raise money for his ailing stepfather, Frank (played with devilish glee by Deadwood's Ian McShane), Rod plans to jump 15 school buses on a moped. With support from his crew, which includes Bill Hader and Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers), Rod trains for the big event. All the while, Denise (Fisher) is seeing obnoxious attorney Jonathan (Will Arnett, Arrested Development). Lack of physical dexterity aside, Rod prevails through pure dogged determination. You've seen it before, and if you can't get enough of this sort of thing, you'll see it again. Hot Rod is the kind of slapdash comedy that neglects to provide its hero with an age, a job, or even a hometown. But don't count Samberg out. Given time, he may yet craft a persona that doesn't borrow so heavily from the man-boy antics associated with Ferrell and Adam Sandler. Still, Hot Rod would've worked better with the funnier, more sympathetic Jorma Taccone, who plays Rod's half-brother, in the lead--on the other hand, that's the same formula that made Napoleon Dynamite a hit. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Synopsis
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE star Andy Samberg is a stuntman with a mission in this comedy from producer Lorne Michaels. Rod Kimble must jump over 15 buses on his bike to raise money for an operation for his less-than-lovable stepdad (DEADWOOD's Ian McShane).

Customer Reviews

Hot Rod - Cool Beans!
I sat down to watch this late one night expecting an average slapstick comedy. It exceeded my expectations, I laughed so much it hurt!

Andy Samberg's approach to his character Rod Kimble, a self proclaimed stunt man who decides to jump 15 busses in order to fund his Step fathers life saving heart surgery, reminded me a lot of Adam Sandlers performances in early roles, especially Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison. This is no bad thing, he is most probably the next Adam Sandler in waiting!

I felt that Ian McShane was inspired casting for the role of the grumpy ass kicking Stepfather that needs lifesaving surgery. With a great soundtrack (consisting mainly of a Europe greatest hits package, once again not a bad thing!), brutal stunts and comedy moments, oh and not forgetting the smoking hot Isla Fisher in a supporting role, I would highly recommend this film. So get the beers in and get hold of a copy, you will not be disappointed!

Worst film of recent years
This film was terrible. Almost like a film school project that got a budget. Humour was non-existent and poorly telegraphed. I think I laughed once. Acting, direction, script. All terrible. SuperBad, Knocked-Up, American Pie all make this look truly, truly appalling

Great film
Hadn't heard too much about this film, and rented it solely on the hilarity of the trailer.
Was not disappointed as this turned out to be a great film, one of the best i've seen in a while.
The main character is very similar to Will Ferrell, both in his acting and his comedy deliverance. The main plot is slightly bland, but there is plenty of laughs to keep you watching.
Will be purchasing this soon!