By Wonderwall.com Editors
8:10am PDT, Apr 17, 2024
No. 42: ‘The Suburbans’
The 1999 comedy “The Suburbans” tells the story of the eponymous one-hit surprise band as they try and re-enter the highlight. Within the movie — which additionally stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Donal Lardner Ward, Craig Bierko and Tony Guma — Will performs Gil, The Suburbans’ bass participant. Not all movies are destined to be field workplace darlings: “The Suburbans” was launched on simply 11 screens and grossed solely $11,130.
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No. 41: ‘Holmes & Watson’
In 2018, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly joined forces once more to star within the buddy comedy “Holmes & Watson.” Will performed Sherlock Holmes whereas John channeled Dr. Watson — two buddies tasked with discovering the individual behind a harmful risk to Buckingham Palace. Regardless of their comedic chops, it was a field workplace bomb, grossing $41 million worldwide on a $42 million funds.
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No. 40: ‘The Women Man’
Coming in at No. 40 is “The Women Man.” Will starred as Lance DeLune on this “Saturday Night time Dwell” sketch-turned-movie catastrophe. The comedy, which starred Tim Meadows because the titular participant, was launched in 2000 and was a vital and monetary flop that Will in all probability ought to have prevented.
No. 39: ‘A Night time on the Roxbury’
“A Night time on the Roxbury” was one other film based mostly on a long-running “Saturday Night time Dwell” skit that didn’t switch over to the large display screen very effectively. The 1998 comedy co-starring Chris Kattan was closely panned by critics and audiences alike and solely earned $30.3 million worldwide. Yikes.
No. 38: ‘Daddy’s House 2’
“Daddy’s House 2” could have grossed greater than $180 million worldwide on a $69 million funds, however it’s not film. Will Ferrell starred alongside Mel Gibson, John Lithgow and Mark Wahlberg, but the A-list forged could not make up for the stale jokes and unoriginal plot line (sorry, Will!).
No. 37: ‘The Home’
Nice idea, crappy film. Will Ferrell starred as a father who — alongside along with his spouse — opens an underground on line casino in a pal’s home as a way to pay for his or her daughter’s school tuition. Co-starring Amy Poehler, “The Home” sounds prefer it ought to be humorous, however the story simply did not translate very effectively. The 2017 film was universally panned and solely grossed $34 million worldwide towards a $40 million funds.
No. 36: ‘Semi-Professional’
In 2008’s “Semi-Professional,” Will Ferrell starred as Jackie Moon, the proprietor, participant and coach of the failing Flint Michigan Tropics. Along with being a basketball triple-threat, Jackie was additionally well-known for the getting older disco hit “Love Me Attractive.” Sadly, the character fell flat. “Semi-Professional” is taken into account to be one among Will’s least humorous films, grossing $43 million towards a $55 million funds.
No. 35: ‘Zoolander 2’
We so wished this sequel to be as humorous as the unique! However “Zoolander 2,” launched 15 years after the unique “Zoolander,” was, sadly, a flop. The 2016 film — during which Will Ferrell reprised his position as diabolical dressmaker Jacobim Mugatu — was panned by critics for its heavy use of movie star cameos and unmemorable gags. Audiences appeared to agree: “Zoolander 2” solely earned $56 million towards a $55 million funds. Ouch.
No. 34: ‘A Lethal Adoption’
Will Ferrell starred alongside Kristen Wiig within the 2015 thriller “A Lethal Adoption.” The movie, which was impressed by a real story, targeted on a profitable couple who takes care of a pregnant lady (Jessica Lowndes) with the hope of adopting her youngster. Will performed Robert Benson, a profitable creator, monetary guru and husband to Sarah Benson (Kristen). “A Lethal Adoption” premiered on the Lifetime tv community and scored only a 14% recent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
No. 33: ‘Bewitched’
“Bewitched” was the remake no person requested for. Will Ferrell starred as Jack Wyatt, an actor taking part in Darrin Stephens in a TV reboot of the hit TV present. Nicole Kidman starred as Will’s love curiosity, Isabel Bigelow, however even she couldn’t redeem this movie. The 2005 film was a vital and industrial failure, incomes solely $63 million on an $85 million funds.
No. 32: ‘Land of the Misplaced’
Dinosaurs, time journey and a Matt Lauer cameo — what might fallacious? “Land of the Misplaced” was created as parody of a Nineteen Seventies TV present, however the Will Ferrell movie lacked the satire wanted to make it humorous. The film was a field workplace bomb, incomes $68.8 million on a $100 million funds. It additionally gained a dreaded Golden Raspberry Award.
No. 31: ‘Get Laborious’
Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart starred in 2015’s “Get Laborious.” The film was truly an enormous industrial success that grossed over $111 million, however the story was unoriginal and flat. What number of instances have we seen a cool man train an ungainly, goofy character the right way to be powerful? Too many to rely! Critics appeared to agree, panning the film for what one referred to as its “drained and offensive gags.”
No. 30: ‘Daddy’s House’
“Daddy’s House” was nearly as unfunny as its sequel. Will Ferrell starred as a boring, light stepfather who faces off towards his spouse’s ex, a horny manly man performed by Mark Wahlberg, within the 2015 flick that was, surprisingly, his highest grossing live-action movie ever on the time. The film lacked creativeness, although it did present a couple of laughs right here and there.
No. 29: ‘Celebrity’
“Celebrity” is a “Saturday Night time Dwell” sketch-based movie that fared higher than different “SNL”-inspired films on this listing. Will Ferrell performed Catholic highschool pupil Sky Corrigan within the 1999 film, which additionally starred Molly Shannon as socially inept schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher. “Celebrity” is not as humorous as many of the films on Will’s resume, but it surely does have its moments.
No. 28: ‘Downhill’
In “Downhill,” which debuted on the 2020 Sundance Movie Competition, Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus starred as a married couple who reassess their lives and emotions for one another after a harrowing near-death expertise on a household ski journey within the Alps. The darkish comedy — a remake of the 2014 Swedish movie “Pressure Majeure” — was deemed unmemorable and fewer profitable than the unique.
No. 27: ‘Winter Passing’
“Winter Passing” is a 2005 coming-of-age flick that noticed Will Ferrell department out from his typical slapstick comedy roles with a supporting half as a struggling musician. The film, which co-starred Zooey Deschanel, Ed Harris and Amelia Warner, obtained combined critiques from critics who appreciated its quirkiness however felt the film wasn’t distinctive sufficient to distinguish it from different indie movies.
No. 26: ‘Kicking & Screaming’
“Kicking & Screaming” was an honest family-friendly sports-comedy movie, but it surely lacked the script wanted for Will Ferrell, who performed a reluctant soccer coach in competitors along with his dad, to actually present his comedic skills. The film was a reasonable success, grossing $56 million worldwide.
No. 25: ‘Casa de mi Padre’
Will Ferrell’s first (and solely) Spanish-language movie, “Casa de mi Padre,” had a restricted launch in 2012 however nonetheless earned $8 million worldwide. The film — which is a spoof of Spanish telenovelas and Mexican westerns — was offbeat and humorous however nonetheless missing.
No. 24: ‘The Producers’
Will Ferrell performs a Hitler-loving Nazi in “The Producers,” however he nonetheless one way or the other delivered a efficiency that was lighthearted and humorous. The film — based mostly on the profitable Broadway musical — is extra suited to the theater than the large display screen but was nonetheless entertaining for many moviegoers.
No. 23: ‘Melinda and Melinda’
“Melinda and Melinda” is a Woody Allen movie that chronicles a lady’s story in two methods — one comedic and one tragic. Will Ferrell starred within the comedic storyline and delivered the laughs wanted to make this film fairly good. “Melinda and Melinda” grossed $20.1 million worldwide in restricted launch.
No. 22: ‘Starsky & Hutch’
Will Ferrell had a small position within the film “Starsky & Hutch” however nonetheless delivered the laughs to make his half memorable. This warm-hearted comedy remake of the Nineteen Seventies TV present — which starred fellow Frat Pack members Owen Wilson, pictured at left, Ben Stiller, proper, and Vince Vaughn — obtained optimistic critiques from critics and grossed $170 million on a $60 million funds.
No. 21: ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Again’
Will Ferrell didn’t have a serious position in “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Again” however his character was hilarious and the film itself was nice. The 2001 flick — which featured quite a lot of cameos from well-known actors and administrators — grossed $33.8 million towards a manufacturing funds of $22 million.
No. 20: ‘Eurovision Music Contest: The Story of Hearth Saga’
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams starred within the hilarious 2020 musical comedy “Eurovision Music Contest: The Story of Hearth Saga.” The Netflix film focuses on two Icelandic singers, Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdóttir, who’re given the chance to characterize Iceland on the Eurovision Music Contest following a tragedy. Whereas Will’s comedic prowess shines within the movie, Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com argued that Rachel was the true star: “Ferrell’s talent with goofy man-children is well-documented however this comedy ought to remind folks of the underrated vary of Rachel McAdams, who as soon as once more simply nails a comedy position.”
No. 19: ‘The Marketing campaign’
The Marketing campaign” is a political satire that exaggerates all of the amusing issues that occur on the marketing campaign path. The film, co-starring funnyman Zach Galifianakis, delivered one among Will Ferrell’s funnier roles and earned over $100 million worldwide. Spectacular!
No. 18: ‘Step Brothers’
“Step Brothers” confirmed simply how hilarious blended households might be. The film starred Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as stepbrothers and man-children who will not develop up. Will and John had been a hysterical duo that audiences really loved.
No. 17: ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’
Coming in at No. 18 is the “Austin Powers” sequel “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me,” starring Mike Myers and Heather Graham (pictured). The 1999 film was enjoyable, entertaining and nearly as humorous as the unique. Will Ferrell has a small position within the movie as henchman Mustafa, however his capacity to be “very badly” damage time and again was really hilarious and made a long-lasting impression!
No. 16: ‘Curious George’
Who would not love a well-made, family-friendly cartoon film? Will Ferrell performed the loveable Man with the Yellow Hat on this big-screen adaption of the guide “Curious George.” The 2006 movie was praised by one critic as a “vibrant, candy and devoted” adaptation. It grossed $69.8 million on a $50 million funds.
No. 15: ‘Blades of Glory’
“We’re gonna skate to 1 tune and one tune solely.” “Blades of Glory” is available in at No. 15 on account of its hilarious characters, entertaining script and fabulous costume design. Will Ferrell starred as ice skater Chazz Michael Michaels — a personality who now lives in infamy thanks to 2 samples of a few of his finest strains that had been included in a preferred JAY-Z and Kanye West tune. “Nobody is aware of what it means, but it surely’s provocative!”
No. 14: ‘Megamind’
Will Ferrell really mastered his character within the animated movie “Megamind.” The 2010 film about an extraterrestrial mastermind who turns from supervillain to superhero was praised for its sturdy visuals and forged efficiency. “Megamind” did face some criticism for unoriginality, but it surely nonetheless grossed over $321 million worldwide.
No. 13: ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’
Ron Burgundy is one among Will Ferrell’s most iconic roles. “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” helped established Will as one of many funniest actors ever and created a Ron fandom nationwide. The 2004 film — which tells the story of a Nineteen Seventies San Diego TV information anchor and his colleagues — additionally grossed over $90.6 million worldwide on a $26 million funds!
No. 12: ‘The Different Guys’
“The Different Guys” is a buddy-cop film carried out proper. The 2010 flick starred Will Ferrell as a mild-mannered forensic accountant who embarks on a loopy investigation after he is partnered up with an intense detective performed by Mark Wahlberg. The film was praised for its witty dialogue and over-the-top motion and earned a powerful $170.4 million worldwide.
No. 11: ‘Previous Faculty’
We will relate to the 30-somethings in “Previous Faculty” now greater than ever. The quintessential Frat Pack film tells the story of three guys fed up with maturity who resolve to relive their school days and create a fraternity. “Previous Faculty” — during which Will Ferrell steals the present as Frank the Tank — gained an immense cult following after its 2003 launch and is now thought-about a basic, must-watch comedy movie.
No. 10: ‘Every part Should Go’
Every part Should Go” was Will Ferrell’s second profession try at a dramatic movie and he almost perfected it. The actor starred as an alcoholic who should face life’s trials and tribulations. Critics cherished his efficiency and the film, with reviewers calling it “magnetic” and “recent.” We have now to agree.
No. 9: ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’
Extra Ron Burgundy? Sure, please! Will Ferrell’s second tackle Ron Burgundy was surprisingly extra entertaining and extra hilarious than the primary (we did not assume it was doable!). The sequel earned rave critiques and was an enormous field workplace success, grossing $173 million worldwide on a $50 million funds.
No. 8: ‘Zoolander’
The unique “Zoolander” is unquestionably a basic and one among our all-time favourite comedies. Will Ferrell starred as eccentric designer Jacobim Mugatu on this fashion-industry satire that had audiences in all places cracking up. It is actually, actually, actually, ridiculously good.
No. 7: ‘Stranger Than Fiction’
“Stranger Than Fiction” was Will Ferrell’s first try at drama and positively his finest. Will performed Harold Crick, an IRS employee who begins listening to a disembodied voice narrating his life because it occurs. The film has been praised for its modern storyline and powerful performances from Will and co-stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Dustin Hoffman.
No. 6: ‘Austin Powers: Worldwide Man of Thriller’
“Austin Powers” — launched in 1997 and starring Mike Myers, pictured — is available in at No. 6 on our listing because of its originality, hysterical script and popular culture significance. Will Ferrell had a small position in “Austin Powers: Worldwide Man of Thriller” as Mustafa, a fez-wearing murderer, however acted it to perfection, contemplating it was one among his first main film roles.
No. 5: ‘The Marriage ceremony Crashers’
Will Ferrell’s uncredited look in 2005’s “Marriage ceremony Crashers” occurred throughout one of many film’s finest and most pivotal scenes. Will performed Chazz Reinhold, the person who handed alongside the foundations of wedding-crashing to his protégé, Jeremy (performed by Vince Vaughn), in 1993. When John (performed by Owen Wilson) truly meets Chazz, he is revealed to be a lazy man-child who nonetheless lives along with his mom. “Marriage ceremony Crashers” was an enormous success that was cherished by audiences and critics alike, grossing over $285 million on a $40 million funds.
No. 4: ‘The Lego Film’
Who knew a Lego film might be so good? Will Ferrell voiced President Enterprise in 2014’s “The Lego Film” and had us having fun with each second. The movie was so good that it earned a Golden Globe nomination for finest animated movie and an Academy Award nomination for finest authentic tune for “Every part Is Superior.” “The Lego Film” additionally dominated on the field workplace, incomes $470 million on a $60 million funds!
No. 3: ‘Barbie’
Practically a decade after his President Enterprise flip in “The Lego Film,” Will Ferrell took on one other memorable businessman position when he performed the Mattel’s hilariously clueless CEO in Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.” It was one other comparatively small half that made an enormous splash — and the film did, too, incomes eight Oscar nods. Whereas the humorous, feminist movie went over funds, spending about $150 million, it made that cash again after which some. With its $1.446 billion field workplace haul, “Barbie” was each the highest-grossing movie of 2023 and the 14th highest-grossing movie of all time, based on Selection.
No. 2: ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’
Discuss hilarious! Ricky Bobby is actually one of many funniest characters we have ever seen on display screen. Will Ferrell starred because the titular race automotive driver alongside John C. Reilly and Amy Adams in “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.” The 2006 movie was a field workplace success, grossing $163 million and receiving reward for its “satire, intelligent gags and wonderful ensemble performances,” famous one critic.
No. 1: ‘Elf’
And now for our No. 1 choose… Will Ferrell as Buddy Hobbs in “Elf”! We completely cherished every little thing about “Elf,” from the enjoyable songs to the artistic costumes to the hilarious “actual world” scenes to the spaghetti with chocolate syrup. It is the proper Christmas film and that is all because of Will’s comedic appearing as he brings lovable Buddy to life.