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Notorious C.H.O. The Movie (2002)

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Reviews Counted: 68

Fresh: 57

Rotten:11

Average Rating: 6.8/10

Consensus: For those who enjoy raunchy humor, there are a lot of laughs to be found in Cho's second concert movie.

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Jun 28, 2002 Limited

Box Office: $836,229

Synopsis: Trash-talkin' comedian Margaret Cho, famous for her one-woman shows, her tough but also feminine image, and her awareness of social issues, returns to the screen in NOTORIOUS C.H.O. THE MOVIE,... Trash-talkin' comedian Margaret Cho, famous for her one-woman shows, her tough but also feminine image, and her awareness of social issues, returns to the screen in NOTORIOUS C.H.O. THE MOVIE, directed by Lorene Machado. This follow-up to Cho's successful 2000 show I'M THE ONE THAT I WANT continues to test the boundaries of irreverent humor while raunchily celebrating the explicit personal anecdotes of its star. Cho fearlessly tackles a wide variety of issues with equal parts sarcasm, heart, and pride. Nothing is sacred. She takes the audience on a wild ride that includes colonics, fisting, and sexual fetishes and revisits some of her favorite topics including gay rights, body image, and self-esteem issues. Cho revels in facial expressions, and fans of Cho will remember her riotous impression of her traditional Korean mother (whom viewers finally get to meet!) In NOTORIOUS, she continues to use her cartoonish expressions to remark on and highlight her candid humor with hysterical results. Cho has an uncanny ability to celebrate diversity, she is a self-proclaimed "fag-hag, Korean-American, bisexual", with biting humor and very little sentimentality. NOTORIOUS C.H.O., which takes its title and inspiration from the fearless ladies of hip hop (think Lil' Kim), once again proves that Cho is a first-rate comedian who ranks up there with Sandra Bernhard, Richard Pryor, or George Carlin. [More]

Starring: Margaret Cho

Starring: Margaret Cho

Director: Lorene Machado

Director: Lorene Machado
Studio: Wellspring

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08/07/04
Peter Rainer
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Cho's impressions of her mom are legendary among fans, and for good reason.

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04/21/03
Rob Gonsalves
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03/10/03
Marrit Ingman
Austin Chronicle

Notorious C.H.O. made me laugh as long and hard as any movie I've seen this year.

Full Review Source: Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada) | comment Comment
01/19/03
Paul Matwychuk
Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)

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12/08/02
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If you can stomach her often escalating vulgarity, you'll laugh and laugh hard.

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11/11/02
Nathaniel Rogers
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11/09/02
Eric D. Snider
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When the material is funny, it's extremely funny.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
11/01/02
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

She can be funny even when she gets on her soapbox.

Full Review Source: Salt Lake Tribune | comment Comment
11/01/02
Sean Means
Salt Lake Tribune

Cho's bisexuality supplies her with double ammo when making sex jokes, which are her specialty.

Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment Comment
11/01/02
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star

Cho's fearless in picking apart human foibles, not afraid to lay her life bare in front of an audience. Her delivery and timing are flawless.

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10/25/02
Jeffrey Bruner
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10/21/02
Jean Lowerison
San Diego Metropolitan

Much less dark than her previous theatrical effort.

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10/04/02
Jon Popick
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09/23/02
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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This is hardly big-screen stuff.

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09/19/02
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel

Less structured and, as a result, funnier than Margaret's first!

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09/17/02
David N. Butterworth
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The level of comic invention is surprisingly low, and the resultant amusement spotty at best.

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