Comedian (film)

Comedian is a 2002 American documentary film focusing on comedian Jerry Seinfeld that explores the other side of stand-up comedy; that is, the preparation, politics, nerves, creativity, and so on. The film also features an up-and-coming comic named Orny Adams as he struggles to make it in show business. Many other recognizable comedians also make at least a cameo, including Colin Quinn, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton, Ray Romano, Godfrey, Chris Rock, George Wallace, Mario Joyner, Jay Leno, Tom Papa, Bill Cosby, and Robert Klein.

For those of a similar name, see Comedian (disambiguation) § Films.
Comedian
Theatrical release poster
Directed byChristian Charles
Produced byGary Streiner
Written byJerry Seinfeld
Starring
Music byAntonio Carlos Jobim
Cinematography
  • Christian Charles
  • Mark Plumber
  • Gary Streiner
Edited byChris Franklin
Distributed byMiramax Films
Release date
  • October 11, 2002 (2002-10-11)
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2,751,988

The film's unusual trailer featured famous voice-over artist Hal Douglas speaking in a recording booth.[1]

The film was theatrically released in the United States on October 11, 2002 and grossed about $2.8 million domestically.[2]

Reception

Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 76% based on reviews from 88 critics.[3]

Roger Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.[4] Owen Glieberman of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B grade.[5]

References
  1. "Comedian Movie Trailer". YouTube. 2006-10-26. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  2. "Comedian (2002)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  3. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/comedian/
  4. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/comedian-2002
  5. Gleiberman, Owen (October 25, 2002). "Comedian". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 26, 2019.


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