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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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The level of comic invention is surprisingly low, and the resultant amusement spotty at best.

Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion | comment Comment
09/17/02
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

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

Full Review Source: Movie Eye | comment Comment
09/15/02
Frank Ochieng
Frank Ochieng
Movie Eye

Has enough laughs to make it worthwhile for Cho's most devoted fans.

Full Review Source: Miami Herald | comment Comment
09/13/02
Connie Ogle
Connie Ogle
Miami Herald
N/R

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Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
09/13/02
Arizona Republic

Topics that could make a sailor blush - but lots of laughs.

Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
09/13/02
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

Preserves some indelible new routines.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
09/12/02
Tom Sime
Tom Sime
Dallas Morning News

As hilarious as it is raunchy.

Full Review Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | comment Comment
09/12/02
Gemma Tarlach
Gemma Tarlach
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

It's hard to quibble with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles, but Notorious C.H.O. still feels like a promising work-in-progress.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Weekly | comment Comment
09/11/02
Sean Burns
Sean Burns
Philadelphia Weekly

Margaret Cho reasserts her eminence as the funniest woman alive with her second performance film, Notorious C.H.O.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
09/09/02
David Noh
David Noh
Film Journal International

There's never a dull moment here. Notorious C.H.O. is a Genuine R.I.O.T.

Full Review Source: Nitrate Online | comment Comment
09/09/02
Elias Savada
Elias Savada
Nitrate Online

Good for the fans but probably only so-so for everyone else.

Full Review Source: Screen It! | comment Comment
08/30/02
Jim Judy
Jim Judy
Screen It!

A raunchy and frequently hilarious follow-up to the gifted Korean American stand-up's I'm the One That I Want.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
08/30/02
Michael O'Sullivan
Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post
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A movie that will surely be profane, politically charged music to the ears of Cho's fans.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
08/30/02
Ann Hornaday
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post

Cho offers some of her best material to date: jokes and stories that will no doubt embarrass and haunt her later in life -- a sign of truly raw, personal comedy.

Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
08/29/02
Robert K. Elder
Robert K. Elder
Chicago Tribune
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08/24/02
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
Blunt Review

The best comedy concert movie I've seen since Cho's previous concert comedy film, I'm the One That I Want, in 2000.

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
08/23/02
Terry Lawson
Terry Lawson
Detroit Free Press
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'...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.'

Full Review Source: Metro Times (Detroit, MI) | comment Comment
08/21/02
Anita Schmaltz
Anita Schmaltz
Metro Times (Detroit, MI)

An hour and a half of joyful solo performance.

Full Review Source: Seattle Times | comment Comment
08/09/02
Moira MacDonald
Moira MacDonald
Seattle Times

There's a poignancy and humanity to Margaret Cho's follow-up to her 2000 concert film, I'm the One That I Want.

Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
08/08/02
Paula Nechak
Paula Nechak
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

The difference between Cho and most comics is that her confidence in her material is merited.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
08/08/02
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
 
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