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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.
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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Reviews for Notorious C.H.O. The Movie
The rough patches are relatively few and even non-Margaret-philes should eat it up happily.
'...it’s better to see her show live in the flash and flesh, but watching Notorious C.H.O. is better than no Cho at all.'
A movie that will surely be profane, politically charged music to the ears of Cho's fans.
Part of the fun for viewers who don't view Cho as a lifestyle model is the hilariously natural way she has of guiding us through the pitfalls of inadvisable relationships and erotic variations.
The difference between Cho and most comics is that her confidence in her material is merited.
Cho, a clarion voice of reason in an unreasonable world, has a rare comic brilliance, incisiveness and relatability.
Cho continues her exploration of the outer limits of raunch with considerable brio.
Margaret Cho reasserts her eminence as the funniest woman alive with her second performance film, Notorious C.H.O.
There's never a dull moment here. Notorious C.H.O. is a Genuine R.I.O.T.
The film benefits greatly from a less manic tone than its predecessor, as Cho appears to have settled comfortably into her skin.
Cho is one amusing caustic storyteller. Sharply hilarious and brimming with heart-rendering frankness, Cho exposes herself through the raw observations of the engagingly cheeky comedy concert film Notorious C.H.O....a fearless showcase that's smart
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