Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is a comedy film that was released in 2007 and parodies and satirizes the genre of music biopics. The film stars John C. Reilly as Dewey Cox, who is a fictional musician, and chronicles his rise to fame, personal struggles, and eventual redemption.
The story begins with a young Dewey Cox accidentally cutting his younger brother in half with a machete, which sets the tone for the dark humor of the film. Following this tragedy, Dewey is haunted by his guilt, and his father repeatedly tells him that he needs to replace his brother as the family's star musician.
Dewey then embarks on a musical career, first as a rock and roll singer, then as a folk singer, and later as a psychedelic rock star. Along the way, he becomes addicted to various drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, LSD, and PCP, which leads to several humorous and outrageous scenes.
Despite his success, Dewey's personal life is tumultuous, as he becomes estranged from his wife and children due to his infidelities and erratic behavior. He also has a contentious relationship with his father, who is never satisfied with his success.
After hitting rock bottom, Dewey finds redemption and rekindles his relationships with his loved ones. He then performs a legendary concert, which serves as the film's climax and features several celebrity cameos.
Overall, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is a hilarious and irreverent parody of music biopics, with John C. Reilly giving a standout performance as the titular character.
