The Comedian

  • 2017


MOVIE IS romantic interesting amazing comedic
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24 % Rotten
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Positive Reviews 26
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Average Rating 2.2/5
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2.2
Advertisement Then again, De Niro hasnt exactly been furnished with ace material. Av Club
3.5
As Jackies weary publicist, Miller (Edie Falco), incessantly reminds him, Being funny isnt enough anymore, though sentiment cant stop him. EW
2.5
One of the movies problems is that it really doesnt make clear the particulars of Jackies situation early on. Rogerebert
3.0
The Comedian makes some thought provoking observations about the lack of depth in what constitutes entertainment today, but ultimately it doesnt pay a .. Common Sense Media
1.5
The Comedian isnt a movie about an asshole who finds new meaning in life. Indie Wire
1.5
Theres a fundamental miscalculation to the casting that drags down an already lumpy shaggy dog dramedy. Variety
2.5
The Comedian isnt funny enough to justify its two hour runtime, but it does offer a decent exploration of the aging celebrity. We Got This Covered
3.0
That outburst sets up the well worn premise of The Comedian: a standup who cant shake his best known and, often, most mainstream character. The Guardian
1.3
Despite this satirical undercurrent, American Utopia doesnt wallow in cynicism, and the closing stretch breaks through Byrnes many layers of postmoder ..
1.9
Alison Cohen Rosa/Sony Pictures Classics) The movie by Taylor Hackford (Ray) is at heart a shaggy dog story: long, pointless, inconsequential and fill ..
1.5
De Niro displays total confidence delivering one liners about masturbation, marriage and incontinence, but the actor simply doesnt convince as a seaso .. Screen Daily
1.5
The Comedian falls into the same trap as most films that hinge on an amazing song or an incredible painting Jackies act doesnt quite live up to its ri .. Vulture
2.5
The shock and awe humor of insult comedy can be harsh, though De Niro gallantly tries to pull it off without embarrassing himself.
1.5
Jackie isnt tough enough because the movie isnt, so his comedic personality never gels. The New York Times
1.8
Its not a bad looking film, but its romanticized urbanity only distances its mish mash of jumbled themes. Paste Magazine
4.5
For that matter, Jackie doesnt much resemble Rupert Pupkin, the sociopathic celebrity wannabe De Niro played in Martin Scorseses great, savage 1983 sa ..
3.8
Sometimes hes very funny, sometimes hes mildly funny, and sometimes hes on the edge of antagonizing and alienating his audience. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
...The Comedian, like Jackie Burke at the center, isnt nearly fresh, interesting, surprising or dynamic enough to work, despite its occasional high po .. The Young Folks
3.1
In fact, if youve seen the trailer, youve pretty much seen the whole movie. The Globe And Mail
2.5
Theres just so much you can get out of this material and the filmmakers beat it to death. Philly
2.5
Though the video of the event goes viral, it doesnt revive his career. One Guys Opinion
2.5
DeNiro can make a scripted dirty joke funny, but Leslie Mann Shes funny in her bones. Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
Director Taylor Hackford pitches this film as a drama with comic moments, but De Niro is too loud and overbearing to be funny. Chicago Reader
3.5
Even better is Mann, whose long, anger filled ramblings and self defensive feints have great comedic rhythm.
2.5
The thin screenplay by Art Linson, Jeff Ross, Richard LaGravenese,and Lewis Friedman doesnt give director Taylor Hackford (Ray) much to work with. Rolling Stone
1.5
Never as interesting as watching any three consecutive episodes of Bojack Horseman. The Wrap
2.5
Its protagonist tries to walk the line between offending sensibilities and defusing tensions, but thats a balancing act very few standups Lenny Bruce .. News Day
2.8
Without much supporting evidence, hes still routinely called our greatest living actor. Cs Monitor
2.5
Whatever the films failings, a dearth of talent isnt one of them. Az Central
1.5
But under Hackfords direction, what could have been an intensely personal portraiture of success being relative to ones own sense of self worth and cr .. Film Inquiry
2.5
De Niro captures Jackies bitter, simmering resentment, while Leslie Mann wrestles with Harmonys demons. Susang Ranger
1.5
The plot is forced and flimsy, the characters are thinly conceived, and the comic writing is often cringeworthy. New Yorker
3.0
The Comedian is De Niros The Entertainer. Watch the great actor rage, Don Rickles style, amazing supporting cast. Boston Herald
2.2
He does a lot of fake out Looks like hes about to say something racist! The Film Stage
1.9
Everyone in The Comedian deserves a better movie than The Comedian. Chicago Tribune
3.1
So The Comedian is more of a backyard barbecue crossed with a Friars Club reunion than a movie. Boston Globe
1.5
De Niro never looks comfortable onstage, and Jackies supposedly hilarious, scathing material is painfully dated and unfunny. Las Vegas Weekly
1.5
Hes not trying very hard here, but even so, hes a fairly magnetic presencethough that certainly doesnt justify the cost of admission. The Atlantic
4.0
...a profane but lighthearted look at a comedian who has seen better days that is more funny than serious. De Niro presents himself as a good standup, .. Tony Medley
2.2
Burke isnt funny or witty or a very good comedian by any stretch of the imagination. Detroit News
1.9
Surprise, this is a romantic comedy...this stand up gives you no reason to sit down. Groucho Reviews
1.5
As a result, director Taylor Hackfords movie works less as a cohesive story than an assemblage of vignettes, along the way reuniting De Niro with Harv .. Cnn
2.5
Preventing its success is that the story really doesnt go anywhere special. Aisle Seat
2.8
Read: Robert De Niros Top 10 Performances) Even more perplexing is how The Comedian cant stick to its own principles. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
The Comedian isnt the funniest movie about comics, nor is it the best, but it doesnt bomb, either. Vox
2.5
As with most narrative movies about standup comedians though it doesnt feel very authentic. The Play List
3.0
To the ensemble writing team and director Taylor Hackfords credit, Jackie isnt given a typical redemption narrative. Now Toronto
1.5
There isnt a comical bone in De Niros body, only comical skins occasionally stretched over it. Tamp A Bay
1.9
A film so low in energy that its almost as if it was made to assist airline passengers in falling asleep. Stl Today
2.2
Kirk Douglas can play Vincent van Gogh, because he doesnt have to actually paint a masterpiece on camera. Cleve Land
1.5
Why did Mr. De Niro do it, and why would anyone pay money to see it Wsj
3.0
I wish THE COMEDIAN were more focused. As it ponders issues of ageism and talent in the age of social media and viral videos, it may never gel, but it .. Killer Movie Reviews
1.3
Problem is, the jokes just arent that funny and De Niro doesnt help matters with his self consciously mannered delivery. Chicago Sun Times
0.5
The film seems to want to say something about the comedy industry (Funny is not enough anymore), but doesnt have the smarts to do so. Straight
2.8
A strange, unfunny cameo lasting for about two minutes with Billy Crystal doesnt help. Shockya
2.0
And dont forget Hackford did one of the best showbiz movies ever with The Idolmaker. Dead Line
2.0
In the plus category, theres a flawed antihero whos potentially as rich as fellow sitcom roadkill BoJack Horseman himself. Metro New York
1.5
The problem, at risk of putting too fine a point on it, is that Jackie Burke isnt funny not when hes supposed to be bombing, not when hes supposed to .. Flavor Wire
2.5
Robert De Niros dark and sassy stand up comic dramedy The Comedian feels like a 119 minute setup that forgot its punchline. Daily Herald
1.0
Youll keep thinking, hoping even, that the sheer talent of the cast will take over and elevate things. But the jokes on you. No La
1.3
Booked by his agent (Edie Falco) into a nostalgia night alongside Brett Butler and Jimmie Walker (as themselves), hes heckled by a fan who, disappoint .. Or Lando Weekly
2.5
An overstuffed character study that wastes the talented cast in a film that feels like it is several movies fighting with each other. Bowling Green Daily News
1.9
The camera keeps rolling, and you start pondering what to have for dinner. Maybe the actors are wondering the same thing. Seattle Times
1.5
A wit free comedy that defies classification (and not in a good way). Film Journal International ..
3.8
The Comedian benefits from the nice rapport between De Niro and Mann, the contributions of a knockout supporting cast, and hard edged humor that isnt .. Clclt
2.5
Its a shame this film doesnt quite come together the way it thinks it does. Fresh Fiction
1.3
There are very few surprises, pleasant or otherwise, in the films interminable two hour running time. National Post
1.5
When the love story kicks in, the film loses its charm as a slice of life character study and degrades into a subpar romantic comedy. Third Coast Review
1.0
Peck...reduces Baldwins in the moment reflections and once daring insights to the petulance of the Black Lives Matter crusade, which overturns the pri .. National Review
1.0
For example, maybe a would be comedy about an abrasive 70 year old insult comic would be funnier if there werent an abrasive 70 year old insult comic .. Winnipeg Free Press
2.2
Its hard to spend time with Jackie, and Hackford doesnt make a convincing case as to why we should. M Tv
3.2
The greatest acting challenge in this movie is pretending Jackie is funny. Movie Mom
2.0
The misleading title of the year. Even when it tries to be funny it is not. The plot about an unhappy comedian unhappily wastes an all star cast. Tri City Herald
3.0
Interesting character study and heartfelt love letter to New York City and the camaraderie among its comedians. Toronto Sun
1.5
His fans want him to give them his signature yell, but Jackie doesnt want to do that he doesnt really like his fans. Qc Times
2.0
Still, theres a reason why you didnt hear about this movie around Oscar time. Columbus Alive
1.5
The ending isnt as happy, bittersweet, or funny, as its supposed to be. Vulture
2.5
The storyline is whats laughable because the filmmakers cant decide if they want the plot to be edgy or sentimental, so its a messy mix of both. Tulsa World
1.5
In the third act, the film really falls apart with two incredible downers, officially rendering the entire project atonal. Washington City Paper
4.5
Director Hackford has managed to pull off the most difficult challenge in filmdom, to make a good comedy. It helps to have a talent as large as Robert .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
1.9
Everything that pros like Wiig and Carell have down timing, intonation, knowing just when to pause and look at the audience De Niro doesnt have in his .. Heral
2.2
What should have been fertile ground for a movie what its like when youre a star famous for something that happened decades ago contains less insight .. Review Journal
1.5
Robert De Niro has made another movie that probably will disappoint those of us whove been waiting for a great, latter day return to form from an acto .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
2.0
Why is Jackie so angry Mostly, it seems, hes bitter about the professional straitjacket hes been in since starring in a schlocky 1980s sitcom. Aarp
1.5
Alas, The Comedian comes off as a misguided, ego ridden vanity production that shouldve stayed in the bottom of someones discarded screenplay drawer. Saportare Port
1.9
The movie evinces no understanding of the trends it attempts to satirize (viral videos, reality television, self absorbed millennials), nor and this i .. Commercial Appeal
3.8
The film benefits from solid acting from the large supporting cast, but it stands on De Niros caustically comedic turn. After where hes been lately, i .. Buffalo News
1.5
Theres the set up here for something dark and exploratory, but we dont need another witless movie that could have been secretly penned by Adam Sandler .. Pgh City Paper
1.5
There isnt much to take away from The Comedian except a reminder that De Niro remains the ultimate cinematic chameleon. Leonard Mal
2.5
De Niro is fine in the role, but every time he opens his mouth on stage to make a joke, hes just not funny. Host Madison
4.5
He cant stop the flow of sick burns even when hes serving his community service in a soup kitchen. Memphis Flyer
1.5
If The Comedian is supposed to have any particular theme, its hard to tell what. Daily Public
1.5
So many films have been made by real comedians about the inner workings of the life of a stand up comic, but this film stands out because The Comedian .. Lagniappe Mobile
3.1
The Comedian is more successful than not; there are enough laugh out loud jokes to keep it going, but theyre interspersed with a lot of material thats .. Good Times
3.5
The film doesnt connect; its mentality is grammar school at best and will add nothing to your life. What She Said Radio
2.5
Related: I Am Not Your Negro breathes new life into Baldwins unfinished book Movie review: Space Between Us suffers from uneven script Paramount hopes .. Freep
4.5
Jackie is an abrasive shock comic but doesnt allow that to be a crutch. Nerd Report
2.0
Such a cretin like persona wouldnt win many popular contests, anyway, but De Niro doesnt help matters by seemingly reading the jokes instead of tellin .. Blog Cleveland
3.0
Of course in Scorseses King Of Comedy De Niro played one of the worst standups in cinema history, and his mic skills honestly arent all that much impr .. Spliced Personality
2.5
There have been several striking films about the world of comedy. Robert De Niro was even in one of them...and Mike Birbiglias sharply observed Dont T .. Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..



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