The Foot Fist Way - B-

On DVD. Rated R, 84 minutes. Trailer.

After Danny McBride stole every scene he had in both Tropic Thunder and Pineapple Express, I knew I had to watch the movie that launched him, Foot Fist Way. This low budget indie made its way to Will Ferrell and Adam McKay (both are behind Funnyordie.com and buddies with Judd Apatow) who recognized his talent and made his career happen almost overnight. FFW is a decent film, but McBride's performance as the earnest but ignorant and cocky Tae Kwon Doe master is genius. Click below for more on Foot Fist Way:

This is one of those movies that will be funnier with repeat viewings, and that would be lots of fun to watch with a group of male buddies. The character McBride has created seems to pick up where the karate teacher in Napoleon Dynamite left off. He is into his job and takes it too seriously, but he really cares. Others make fun of him and take advantage, but he has created his kingdom and wants to rule it. The story actually has some heavier moments, but mostly is a goofy romp with a semi-feel good ending.

Essential viewing for anyone that likes McBride.