September 18, 2007
A great peek into the world of the Stand up.
Bill Cosby, Chris Rock, Colin Quinn
An inside view of the post-Seinfeld life of Jerry Seinfeld. Neither a concert film, nor a biographical documentary, film examines the birth of a comedy act and offers a window into the details of back...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 13, 2003
Stats: 308 reviews
Flixster Reviews (308)
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September 5, 2009Comedian follows two comics and up-in comer (Orny Adams) and a veteran (Jerry Seinfield) Both entertaining and a slap in the face for anyone who thinks after a hit sitcom you can just go back on stage and kill using your presence. Just not the truth, If I can paraphrase Steve Mar...( read more)
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August 16, 2008A good doc. Orny Adams is a worrying bitch, he makes me not want to worry ever again. Seriously, if anyone wants to make it in entertainment should watch this and take "Barry"s advice - relax.
It was cool to see the community of comedians calming down a legend. I enjoyed it even...( read more) -
July 12, 2009The bits with the good comedians are splendid. Why they spend so much time with that one annoying son of a bitch is a mystery.
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July 7, 2009Very cool movie about what it takes to be a comedian and the stark contrast between a relatively unknown, but cocky, Orny Adams and the seasoned, but modest, Jerry Seinfeld.
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February 21, 2009I think the premise was good but the film itself just ok. Probably because I didn't really care for either comics being featured: Seinfeld (experienced comic) and Adams (up and coming comic - very arrogant)!
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January 27, 2009Naturally, I'm going to completely love this documentary because Jerry Seinfeld is a genius. Not only is it funny, but it is filled with a bunch of other comedians (Bill Cosby, Chris Rock, Gary Shandling, etc.) that assist the making of this film. Comedian shows real insight to t...( read more)
Critic Reviews
October 25, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
October 25, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
There are no deep revelations, no shocking moments of truth, and many, many conversations in which Seinfeld and other comics discuss their acts with discouragement and despair. full review
October 10, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
A portrait of a man who can make a joke out of anything -- except comedy, which, after all, is a serious business. full review
October 10, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
An indispensable peek at the art and the agony of making people laugh. full review
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