Lewis Black - Unleashed
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Movie Reviews of Lewis Black - Unleashed
Movie Review: My Favorite Comedian At His Best
Summary: 5 Stars
Lewis Black is undeniably hilarious. He is a delightfully explosive man, letting out his aggression in the form of politcal humor. And we can cherish his agitated opinions through this DVD packed full of comedy.
With Unleashed, we are treated to three of his half-hour stand-up specials (including the two regularly shown specials of Comedy Central's Friday Night Stand Up), as well as "Taxed Beyond Belief", where he teaches a class of young-adult students about taxes (of course, in a completely comedic manner). Also here for your viewing pleasure are special features, including his Comedy Central segments for The Daily Show regarding the 2000 Republican and Democratic National Conventions.
Still, regardless of his appearances on The Daily Show (which are indeed funny), his stand-up comedy is his greatest art and the best part of this DVD. One of the greatest apsects of Lewis Black's stand-up routines (besides the fact that they're non-stop hilarity) is that he makes fun of everyone and doesn't give you the impression he's taking sides. Focussing on his well-executed job of making us roll over in laughter, he knows exactly how to present his jokes -- even if the joke is less than perfect, he'll say it in a way that makes it perfect. He's got that timeless charisma about him. He's a real character!
All in all, if you like people who make anger seem funny, and make serious political conversation seem pointless, then Lewis Black is your kind of man. And, more importantly, Unleashed is your kind of DVD. This is stand-up at it's greatest.
Movie Review: I Love This Man
Summary: 5 Stars
Lewis Black is in my top 5 favorite stand up comics ever. I saw him on Comedy Central for the first time about 2 years ago and was sold from segment #1. Lewis Black is unlike any other comic I've ever seen before or since. He steps out of the way of any categorization and serves as the agitated commentator on human stupidity. The DVD contains all 3 of his Comedy Central presents specials, as well as his "Taxed Beyond Belief" special. To be honest, I would have liked it if Comedy Central would have done his specials uncensored like they did with Dane Cook's DVD but at this juncture, I'll take Mr. Black any way I can. The first special is from 1998 is by far my favorite with his rants on the weather, the famous "if it weren't for my horse..." rant and the Clinton trials. His 2000 special is my least favorite of the three but still maintains enough of his biting social commentary to warrant several viewings. The 2002 special si a close second with his bits on the 9/11 tribute combined with the Super Bowl, Starbucks and patriotism. Through it all, he comes through as very intelligent, witty and surprisingly "right on the money" 99% of the time.
I could honestly deal with a new release from Lewis Black once every 4 months but anything will do. Overall, you have got to hand it to Comedy Central: they have single-handedly given rebirth to the stand-up game and introduced the world to brilliant minds such as Lewis Black. For this alone, I am eternally grateful.
Movie Review: Black Reign
Summary: 5 Stars
I just watched this DVD again (for the thousandth time)on Christmas Day-this time with my family, and we were all laughing like hyenas by the time the disc was over. This guy is a scream. He can pinpoint and exploit the ridiculous humor in even the most ordinary situations. He's jittery, twitchy, crazed and absolutely hysterical. They say Italians talk with their hands - well if someone tied Lewis' forefingers down, his head might explode! The best part is that when he starts on one of his hyper rants, you can't help but laugh because everything he says IS TRUE! The shows on "Unleashed" are a few of his older {1998-2003} Comedy Central Specials, but they're still as funny as can be. He takes on politics with obvious pleasure, and his bit about Bill Clinton's infamous testimony of his Presidential 'sexual misconduct' with Monica Lewinski in the first segment is to die for. He goes on to tackle subjects like The International House of Pancakes, education, Y2K, Starbucks, drinking, Life in New York, an article from an Arkansas newspaper and the classicly hysterical "...If it weren't for my horse -" bit. Trust me, this is a DVD you don't want to miss. The first 3 segments from the Comedy Central archives are family friendly (with Lewis' trademark explatives under control) so sit back and enjoy this with your pals.Movie Review: Finally a visual collection of Lewis Black...
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have seen Lewis Black on Comedy Central and enjoyed it, then this DVD is for you.It contains all three of his "Comedy Central Presents" specials over the years and also his special on "Taxes" that is presented within a college auditorium. It also contains commercials shown during Comedy Centrals InDecision 2000 era featuring Lewis at the Republican and Democratic conventions.
If you enjoy political humor and sattire, this is definately something you'd enjoy as no political member is safe from Lewis' rampage on the U.S. government.
But he also attacks things such as holidays, Starbucks Coffee ruining our country, and even weather. There's a little bit of everything for everyone to enjoy here.
The only downside is that due to the fact that these were televised events, Lewis obviously had to tone down his act a bit from the profanity filled routine we are used to from his CDs. But that doesn't damage his credibility and humor at all.
This is an excellent way to be introduced to the endless humor that is Lewis Black.
Definately recommended.
Movie Review: Best Stand Up Comedian of all time!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have watched Lewis Black's specials on Comedy Central, and to be quite honest, they were absolutlely hilarious! He has 4 thirty minute specials on this DVD, all of them topical comedy and very funny. I know that I am going out on the first day this comes out to purchase it. The man doesn't get near enough credit that he deserves I think. You can see him on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in an occaisonal skit called "Back in Black". I garantee that you will laugh until your gut hurts if you buy this DVD(unless you lived in a cave and haven't listened to the news in the past 6 years).
This is truly a masterpiece of comedic genius. As far as stand up is concerned, this is the AMG Mercedes Benz or Porsche Turbo. This the best of the best.