By Jeff Ames

Copyright slashfilm

In case you couldn’t tell, Will Ferrell dominated the 2000s. “Zoolander,” “Old School,” “Elf,” “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” and “Blades of Glory” — take your pick. That list doesn’t even include his hilarious cameos in “Wedding Crashers” and “Starsky and Hutch,” or his forays into dramatic territory. Seriously, the man is a living legend.

Still, the de facto Best Will Ferrell Comedy of All Time remains “Step Brothers.” In this 2008 Adam McKay comedy, all of Ferrell’s quirky mannerisms, juvenile humor, and manic outbursts collide to create an uproarious farce for the ages. Paired with his “Talladega Nights” co-star John C. Reilly, Ferrell goes all in on his R-rated schtick and transforms a one-joke premise into comedy gold. While the humor can at times feel obvious, there’s a brilliance to “Step Brothers” that allows it to transcend other comedies of its ilk — you haven’t lived until you’ve seen Ferrell and Reilly demolish a house during a bizarre sleepwalking session.

Also, shout-out to Adam Scott, who steals nearly every scene he’s in.

“Step Brothers” is an absolute gem.