markdaher23
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First let me say i'm a HUGE comedy fan, Steven Wright, Demetri Martin, Mike Birbiglia, Mitch Hedberg, Rodney Dangerfield, Henny Winterman, Anthony Jeselnik- all comedy legends IMO. All have material that is rich in clever, unique jokes, all have confidence and perfect timing.
But this guy Gary Gulman is just not my cup of tea- as far as stand up goes.
He really forces his points of humour through his material. He is constantly whinging about world and social issues- almost as if this is his platform for releasing his personal problems with the world, or his world. Constant whinging about Bill Gates' and Donald Trumps fortunes, gets old very quickly. Punchlines and jokes that you can see a mile away, poor and not- so-confident delivery, almost like he is seeking approval from the audience before he delivers them.
I just cant stand when a stand up comic spends half the time whinging about serious issues (George Carlin suffers from this sometimes) rather than just focusing on making us laugh.
Comedy, not politics and religion please.
But this guy Gary Gulman is just not my cup of tea- as far as stand up goes.
He really forces his points of humour through his material. He is constantly whinging about world and social issues- almost as if this is his platform for releasing his personal problems with the world, or his world. Constant whinging about Bill Gates' and Donald Trumps fortunes, gets old very quickly. Punchlines and jokes that you can see a mile away, poor and not- so-confident delivery, almost like he is seeking approval from the audience before he delivers them.
I just cant stand when a stand up comic spends half the time whinging about serious issues (George Carlin suffers from this sometimes) rather than just focusing on making us laugh.
Comedy, not politics and religion please.
This is the first time I've reviewed a film, I thought this was a great one to begin with.
Im not sure how or why I missed this movie the year of its release.
I don't remember ever seeing it playing at the cinema.
Robin Williams, Edward Norton and Danny Devito?? Are you kidding me?
So in saying that, when I did stumble upon it a few years ago, after first viewing i wasn't convinced i totally 'got it' in regards to the dark humor. I knew I missed something. Second viewing however, I realized it was a comedic gem, with subtle humor all the way through, and some outright hilarious scenes that are one of a kind, perfectly executed, and great acting.
Robin Williams is a kids TV host and character that loses his job, for taking bribes off parents that want their kids on the show. So he gets canned, loses everything, goes nuts, everyone rejects him.
Ed Norton, a rehab motivational guitar playing nice guy, gets his job as the Smoochy character, and Robin Williams wants revenge.
Robin Williams plays the role of the mildly insane bad guy perfectly, just hilarious and unpredictable. The 'cookie' scene has got to be one of the greatest scenes ever.
The restaurant mascot,owned by the Irish mob, is named Spinner, and is a very funny ex- boxer thats punch drunk,and every scene he is in just makes me laugh every time.
All in all, great writing, great acting, and a very clever and hilarious take on the corruption in big business, but the first time I've seen it based around children's TV! I give this a solid 8, for repetitive value, uniqueness, and great writing and directing. If you have a clever sense of humor you will smile for a while after watching this movie..Enjoy!
Im not sure how or why I missed this movie the year of its release.
I don't remember ever seeing it playing at the cinema.
Robin Williams, Edward Norton and Danny Devito?? Are you kidding me?
So in saying that, when I did stumble upon it a few years ago, after first viewing i wasn't convinced i totally 'got it' in regards to the dark humor. I knew I missed something. Second viewing however, I realized it was a comedic gem, with subtle humor all the way through, and some outright hilarious scenes that are one of a kind, perfectly executed, and great acting.
Robin Williams is a kids TV host and character that loses his job, for taking bribes off parents that want their kids on the show. So he gets canned, loses everything, goes nuts, everyone rejects him.
Ed Norton, a rehab motivational guitar playing nice guy, gets his job as the Smoochy character, and Robin Williams wants revenge.
Robin Williams plays the role of the mildly insane bad guy perfectly, just hilarious and unpredictable. The 'cookie' scene has got to be one of the greatest scenes ever.
The restaurant mascot,owned by the Irish mob, is named Spinner, and is a very funny ex- boxer thats punch drunk,and every scene he is in just makes me laugh every time.
All in all, great writing, great acting, and a very clever and hilarious take on the corruption in big business, but the first time I've seen it based around children's TV! I give this a solid 8, for repetitive value, uniqueness, and great writing and directing. If you have a clever sense of humor you will smile for a while after watching this movie..Enjoy!