Synopsis: It’s 90
minutes of 100 comedians telling the same filthy joke over and over again.
Blurb From the VHS
Jacket: “Don’t miss this critically acclaimed, star-studded comedy
extravaganza that celebrates the art of improvisation and the finest (and most
foulmouthed) traditions of stand-up.”
What Did I Learn?:
1) Most stand-up comedians try way too hard to be funny. 2) Most variations on
this joke include both incestuous kinky sex and poo, but it’s best to save the scatological
stuff for the end.
You Might Like This
Movie If: You believe there's a good chance that Bob Saget snapped after this experience.
Really?: Frankly, I’m surprised that professional
comedians find this joke to be hysterically funny, and amazed that it’s been
around since the days of Vaudeville.
Rating: The idea
of hearing variations on the same comedy routine might not sound appealing at
first, but The Aristocrats is a sometimes-funny,
but always interesting documentary about the world of stand-up comedy. The late
George Carlin and others provide some clever insights into the appeal and
longevity of this private joke, the main one being that it offers comedians a
chance to get the creative juices flowing. 8/10 stars.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436078/
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