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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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Essentially a formulaic showcase for the provocative Korean-American's singular comedic styling.

Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
07/03/02
Megan Turner
Megan Turner
New York Post

While jokes about her mother's indecipherable Asian accent are getting a little tired, the newer material ... demonstrates that Cho still knows what makes audiences tick.

Full Review Source: Citysearch | comment Comment
07/03/02
Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips
Citysearch

Brilliant, over-the-edge concert film.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
07/02/02
Stephen Holden
Stephen Holden
New York Times
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She needs us far more than we need her.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
07/02/02
Ed Park
Ed Park
Village Voice

Cho, a clarion voice of reason in an unreasonable world, has a rare comic brilliance, incisiveness and relatability.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
06/30/02
Christine James
Christine James
Boxoffice Magazine

Though her fans will assuredly have their funny bones tickled, others will find their humor-seeking dollars best spent elsewhere.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
06/28/02
Rod Armstrong
Rod Armstrong
Reel.com

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.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Daily News | comment Comment
06/28/02
Bob Strauss
Bob Strauss
Los Angeles Daily News

This movie's a scream! If you've never seen or heard of Margaret Cho, and you want to take a chance at something that you can relate to, and then not relate to, and still laugh anyway, then scope out this film and get to it.

Full Review Source: Zap2it.com | comment Comment
06/28/02
Michael Szymanski
Michael Szymanski
Zap2it.com

The rough patches are relatively few and even non-Margaret-philes should eat it up happily.

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
06/28/02
E! Online

Margaret Cho's comedy embraces the audience, looking at the absurd humor in our hang-ups.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
06/28/02
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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Cho continues her exploration of the outer limits of raunch with considerable brio.

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06/27/02
David Ehrenstein
David Ehrenstein
New Times

If you're part of her targeted audience, you'll cheer. Otherwise, maybe.

Full Review Source: Compuserve | comment Comment
06/24/02
Harvey S. Karten
Harvey S. Karten
Compuserve

Captures the raw comic energy of one of our most flamboyant female comics.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
06/24/02
Kirk Honeycutt
Kirk Honeycutt
Hollywood Reporter
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Accenting her already outrageous sense of humor, intellect, frankness, and timing, are her classic frozen moment poses.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
06/14/02
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

Most of the movie cruises along well enough to earn amused smirks and occasionally elicit the big laugh.

Full Review Source: culturevulture.net | comment Comment
06/12/02
George Wu
George Wu
culturevulture.net

As comedic spotlights go, Notorious C.H.O. hits all the verbal marks it should.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
05/29/02
Rachel Gordon
Rachel Gordon
Filmcritic.com

Gloriously straight from the vagina.

Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
05/21/02
Ed Gonzalez
Ed Gonzalez
Slant Magazine
 
 
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