Article: ith "Step Brothers," Will Ferrell [Derived headline]

ith "Step Brothers," Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and director Adam McKay set out to make a crude, lewd and rude comedy designed to provide dumb fun on a sizzling summer night.

The trio, who previously teamed on "Talladega Nights," succeed in that modest goal. The R-rated picture abounds with toilet gags, four-letter words, punches to the head, swift kicks to delicate places and a private part very much in public view. (Parents: You've been warned.)

The audience members for whom "Step Brothers" is intended should exit theaters with smiles that will disappear by the time they hit the parking lot.

In the story, 39-year-old Brennan Huff (Ferrell) has remained a man-child thanks to his loving ...

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