The Aristocrats

Starring: Jason Alexander, Hank Azaria, Lewis Black, Drew Carey, George Carlin, Carrot Top, Billy Connolly, Andy Dick, Carrie Fisher, Whoopi Goldberg, Gilbert Gottfried, Bill Maher, Howie Mandell, Penn Jillete, Kevin Pollack, Paul Reiser, Andy Richter, Chris Rock, Bob Saget, Sarah Silverman, Jon Stewart, Robin Williams, Steven Wright, Jimmy Kimmel
Directed by: Paul Provenza
Rating: R
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
2005

Times Seen:
Tim: 1

Summary: Documentary features a number of famous comedians, all telling their own version of the infamously bad joke, "The Aristocrats"

Review:

Tim: I didn't really get this movie. I understand the whole point of the "Aristocrats" joke and I get the novelty of every comedian in the world telling their version of the joke. The only problem is, the joke isn't funny. I understadn this, but you can only hear so many foul and disgusting things before the novelty wears off, and you are left bored. While every comedian puts his own spin on the joke, it still comes down to this movie being about telling the same joke for over an hour. Even if the joke was funny, this would still get boring. I understand the whole point of the film and I appreciate the original idea, but the movie just wears out its welcome. There are simply not enough laughs.

Now that I've said that, let me point out the film' funniest moments. Kevin Pollack does an absolutely hilarious impersonation of Christopher Walken. It should be noted that this doesn't even matter in regards to the "Aristocrats" joke, it is just hilarious seeing him channel Walken. Bob Saget has a few funny moments, but his shtick turns into a sad display of vulgar crap.

The Aristocrats has some redeeming qualities. You'll be amazed at how many comedians and actors appear in this film. It was especially good seeing the great George Carlin, even if he was there more for his explanation of the joke than actually telling it. In the end, the film is too vulgar and just not funny enough, even if the general concept behind it is borderline brilliant.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 6



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