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Connor Macgregor Reviews...The King Of Comedy
A Film that happened to be on TV and thought why not ? saves me buying this on DVD. Well never the less...its a film that really is worth watching.
Rupert Pupkin is obsessed with becoming a comedy great. However, when he confronts his idol, talk show host Jerry Langford, with a plea to perform on the Jerry's show, he is only given the run-around. He does not give up, however, but persists in stalking Jerry until he gets what he wants. Eventually he must team up with his psychotic Langford-obsessed friend Masha to kidnap the talk show host in hopes of finally getting to perform his stand-up routine.
Now what this film really does to affect me personally is that i understand what Rupert Pupkin is coming from. He idolises and wants to be like Rupert Pupkin in almost every way. De Niro plays this role so natural, like a normal human being. Yet throughout the film, you can see his sense of mind slowly lose itself. He wants so hard to become famous and respected around the country and in the end goes to any lengths to achieve that in any way possible. The Ex Girlfriend or female luny played by Sandra Bernhard who is just brilliant in the role and very believable.
There is so much else to talk about. Scorsese makes a very underrated film here about mental illness, obsession and how far someone goes to get what they wants. De Niro's character isn't really a bad person, but he is someone who is determined to get something good in his life and can't notice how hard he is pushing himself.
Overall, King Of Comedy is a gem you need to seek out because it is on the top like other Scorsese pictures. It ranks at the top and is deserved to be seen to its fullest.
Rating - 95% - A
Connor Macgregor Reviews...The King Of Comedy
A Film that happened to be on TV and thought why not ? saves me buying this on DVD. Well never the less...its a film that really is worth watching.
Rupert Pupkin is obsessed with becoming a comedy great. However, when he confronts his idol, talk show host Jerry Langford, with a plea to perform on the Jerry's show, he is only given the run-around. He does not give up, however, but persists in stalking Jerry until he gets what he wants. Eventually he must team up with his psychotic Langford-obsessed friend Masha to kidnap the talk show host in hopes of finally getting to perform his stand-up routine.
Now what this film really does to affect me personally is that i understand what Rupert Pupkin is coming from. He idolises and wants to be like Rupert Pupkin in almost every way. De Niro plays this role so natural, like a normal human being. Yet throughout the film, you can see his sense of mind slowly lose itself. He wants so hard to become famous and respected around the country and in the end goes to any lengths to achieve that in any way possible. The Ex Girlfriend or female luny played by Sandra Bernhard who is just brilliant in the role and very believable.
There is so much else to talk about. Scorsese makes a very underrated film here about mental illness, obsession and how far someone goes to get what they wants. De Niro's character isn't really a bad person, but he is someone who is determined to get something good in his life and can't notice how hard he is pushing himself.
Overall, King Of Comedy is a gem you need to seek out because it is on the top like other Scorsese pictures. It ranks at the top and is deserved to be seen to its fullest.
Rating - 95% - A