Comedian
2002, Documentary, 1h 22m
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Comedian is an insightful look at the hard work of creating comedy. Read critic reviews
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Critic Reviews for Comedian
All Critics (90) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (69) | Rotten (21)
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Like watching a Polaroid picture develop without ever getting to see the finished picture.
November 3, 2002 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review… -
What it does well is place viewers at the heart of the frustration of failure, of the silence during pre-show strolls to get one's mind focused, of the genesis of a promising joke.
November 2, 2002 | Rating: B- -
Charles did a great job of catching Seinfeld with his guard down, or what passes for unguarded for this most guarded of celebrities.
October 31, 2002 | Rating: 4/5 -
Seinfeld, dogged by self-doubt and clearly struggling at times, comes up with some fairly funny material.
October 26, 2002 | Rating: 3/5 -
Demonstrates that even good comics aren't especially interesting when caught offstage.
October 26, 2002 | Rating: C+ -
What begins as an indulgent vanity piece (Seinfeld was a producer of the film) ends up as a fascinating portrait of creativity at its most compulsive.
October 25, 2002 | Full Review…
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Like watching a Polaroid picture develop without ever getting to see the finished picture.
November 3, 2002 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review… -
What it does well is place viewers at the heart of the frustration of failure, of the silence during pre-show strolls to get one's mind focused, of the genesis of a promising joke.
November 2, 2002 | Rating: B- -
Charles did a great job of catching Seinfeld with his guard down, or what passes for unguarded for this most guarded of celebrities.
October 31, 2002 | Rating: 4/5 -
Seinfeld, dogged by self-doubt and clearly struggling at times, comes up with some fairly funny material.
October 26, 2002 | Rating: 3/5 -
I wanted more jokes. But I'm never tired of watching the star.
January 4, 2018 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
This is not a comedy concert film, it's about the hard work of creating comedy, about the glare of the spotlight, about the rush of a good performance, and the heartsink of comic meltdown on stage.
December 16, 2017 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Comedian
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Sep 06, 2012An interesting look to the obsession, tension, hard work and sadness behind the comedy.Lucas M Super Reviewer
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Aug 18, 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 Martin stand-up comedy is the single most difficult thing in show business because every other aspect of show business you can hide behind something so the audience doesn't see you wether it's a camera or a script. With stand-up your audience is right in front of you. It's a real no holds barred business. Lot's of great cameos keep this film from being a pbs special. A new favorite documedy of mine.rocko p Super Reviewer
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Aug 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 though I wanted to see what happened to Adams - hopefully, failure.matt s Super Reviewer
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Aug 15, 2008I thought this was a very interesting watch. Seinfeld a comedian who is trying to get back into the groove of being a stand-up comic. There are plenty'O cameos from fellow comics. There is also another comic called "Orny Adams" who is an up and coming comic who is a complete asshole. There is no other way to describe him. It was interesting to see his story as well. It has a couple good jokes there to keep you entertained a neat insight.Marion R Super Reviewer
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