For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
Acting
Samberg's commitment to Rod's unearned confidence is masterful.
Direction
Schaffer's music video chops make every montage iconic.
Writing
Pams and Blainas: the fake swear words deserve their own dictionary.
Director
Akiva Schaffer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'cool beans' scene was improvised; Taccone's delayed reaction is genuine confusion at Samberg's commitment.
This bombed theatrically but became a Lonely Island cult classic—proof that 2007 wasn't ready for anti-comedy heroes.
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