Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Following a childhood tragedy, Dewey Cox follows a long and winding road to music stardom. Dewey perseveres through changing musical styles, an addiction to nearly every drug known and bouts of uncontrollable rage.
Critics Sentiment
Sam introduces Dewey to marijuana in the first drug discovery scene
Dewey becomes consumed with creating his masterpiece album Black Sheep
The film drops significantly from the beloved drug discovery scenes to the widely criticized Beatles and Beach Boys parodies in the second half
Walk Hard starts exceptionally strong with brilliant musical parodies and John C. Reilly's committed performance, peaking with the beloved drug discovery scenes. However, critics consistently note the film loses momentum dramatically in the second half, with uninspired Beatles and Dylan parodies that feel lazy compared to the sharp early material. Despite the uneven pacing, most reviewers appreciate the genuine musical talent and Reilly's performance throughout.
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John C. Reilly
Dewey Cox
Jenna Fischer
Darlene Madison
Raymond J. Barry
Pa Cox
Kristen Wiig
Edith
Tim Meadows
Sam
Harold Ramis
L'Chaim
Margo Martindale
Ma Cox
Chris Parnell
Theo
Matt Besser
Dave
Nat Faxon
Awards Show Stage Manager
Conner Rayburn
Dewey Age 8
Chip Hormess
Nate
Terrence Beasor
Country Doctor
Honeyboy Edwards
Old Bluesman
Gerry Black
Harmonica Player
Aron Johnson
Teenage Band
Jack Donovan Saperstein
Teenage Band
Taylor Hubert
Teenage Band
Christopher Hurt
Teenage Band
Matt Price
MC (Teacher)
Crew
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