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Steve Coogan: The Man Who Thinks He's It

  • Video
  • 1998
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Steve Coogan: The Man Who Thinks He's It (1998)
Stand-UpComedyDocumentary

Steve Coogan brings five of his characters to the stage.Steve Coogan brings five of his characters to the stage.Steve Coogan brings five of his characters to the stage.

  • Directors
    • Geoff Posner
    • David Tyler
  • Writers
    • Steve Coogan
    • Henry Normal
    • Peter Baynham
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Simon Pegg
    • Julia Davis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
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    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Geoff Posner
      • David Tyler
    • Writers
      • Steve Coogan
      • Henry Normal
      • Peter Baynham
    • Stars
      • Steve Coogan
      • Simon Pegg
      • Julia Davis
    • 8User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Rebecca Muskett
    Lisa Jones
    Steve Brown
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    • Directors
      • Geoff Posner
      • David Tyler
    • Writers
      • Steve Coogan
      • Henry Normal
      • Peter Baynham
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    10TobiasCunningham

    Truly amazing...

    Steve Coogan's comedy in general is difficult to put into words if you're explaining it to somebody who has never experienced it before. He is not an everyday comedian, nor does he do live shows or TV series that have one big laugh and nothing much in between. Throughout his whole career he has produced amazing, side-splitting comedy which never lets up.

    Throughout this show he takes comedy to another level. The Alan Partridge act at the end is obviously magnificent but with Coogan there rarely is a highlight to anything he does. It's all one big, bright shining light that's in your face! The whole comical package stuffed into this show will make you laugh until you think you can't laugh anymore. A lot of people who watch stand-up comedy alone may chuckle to themselves or simply find it amusing but not express it by laughing, however this show will bring your laughter out. It will make you laugh out loud when you're the only one sat in your living room watching it. It will show you a completely different approach to stand-up comedy and make you think twice about comedy in general.

    The Kate Bush Medley at the end of the show by Partridge tops it off very nicely because Coogan is so good at singing badly! It's totally hilarious! I am a massive Steve Coogan fan and always have been. This man is quite simply a showbusiness phenomenon and is the sole reason why I myself am now pursuing a career in alternative comedy acting and script writing. I am also due to attend the exact same university as he went to in Manchester where he grew up just like me.

    Thankyou Steve for yet another fantastic piece of alternative comedy and thank-you for being the main inspiration behind me pursuing a career in this field. I simply would not be able to produce the work I do if it wasn't for seeing all of your work and appreciating it with a vast amount of enthusiasm. You are a true legend.
    Paulio

    WOW!

    I think that the Man who thinks he Is It is one of the best comedies that I have seen for a very long time. The characters that Steve portrays are unbelievably true to life which is why they are so funny! I love Tony Ferrino, Duncan Thickett and Alan Partridge. In fact in my last play ( a variety show where I wrote the comedy) I played Alan Partridge. A-HA!!
    10eskimo_dan

    It's Hilarious

    Possibly the funniest show I have ever seen. All characters are great and there isn't A moment when when you aren't laughing

    This is, in short a masterpiece of British comedy - An absolute must for any Coogan fan, or any true fan of comedy.
    admather

    Mr Ferrino, I presume

    Wonderful comedy from Coogan, who seems to revel in his multi-personality skits much more than his tired Partridge formula.

    Paul and Pauline Calf are as hilarious as ever, whilst Duncan Thickett's terrible stand up is a joy in itself (complete with a top notch heckling Steven Hawking impression). Nice to see Simon Pegg and Julia Davis given a bit of freedom as supporting cast too, back in the days when they were unknowns.

    Oh yeah, and Tony Ferrino is one of the greatest comic creations of the past century by far. "I want to sing you a song right now - it's called Man Sandwich. Butter me up....."
    baz-15

    iT's a hoot!

    'Laugh or cry, the choice is yours'. These words uttered by Duncan Thickett, the world's worst comedian. Hilarious sketches with partridge the calfs and tony ferrino too.Alan does a great Kate Bush medley at the end. Paul Calf: ' do you know what i hate, people who win the lottery and say it won't change me. Here's a quid, give me your f--in ticket.' Duncan THickett:'A lot of comedians these days do what they call self deprecation, the audience likes that, he doesn't mind havin' a go at himself. So i'm going to try a bit of that. Ahem. I'M A RIGHT C--T ME!! THere we go...see people can identify with that. Well he can(pointing to someone in audience)' Tony Ferrino 'Ah yes, stoke newington, i know it well. I have a villa there..' Pauline Calf: 'did someone drop you on your head when you were a baby?' -friend:'No..' Pauline: ' THey f--kin should have' Excellent!

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      Followed by Steve Coogan Live: As Alan Partridge and Other Less Successful Characters (2009)

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    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It
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      • 1h 26m(86 min)
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