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Comedian movie and DVD reviews - Reviews of current and classic movies featuring comedians both in theaters and on DVD.
Land of the Lost - Blu-ray Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy Land of the Lost on Blu-ray, starring Will Ferrell and Danny McBride.
It's Garry Shandling's Show: The Complete Series - DVD Review
Read a review of the classic Garry Shandling sitcom It's Garry Shandling's Show The Complete Series on DVD.
The Invention of Lying - Review
Read a review of the Ricky Gervais comedy film 'The Invention of Lying,' co-starring Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K. and Tina Fey.
The Dana Carvey Show: The Complete Series - DVD Review
Read a review of the short-lived 1990s sketch show The Dana Carvey Show on DVD, starring Dana Carvey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and Robert Smigel.
Parker Lewis Can't Lose: Season One - DVD Review
Read a review of the early '90s cult comedy Parker Lewis Can't Lose: Season One on DVD, featuring comedians Melanie Chartoff of 'Fridays' and John Pinette.
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard - Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy 'The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard,' starring Jeremy Piven, Craig Robinson, David Koechner and Ed Helms and produced by Will Ferrell.
I Love You, Man - DVD Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy film I Love You Man on DVD, starring Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Andy Samberg, Joe Lo Truglio, Thomas Lennon and Rashida Jones.
Miss March - DVD Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy Miss March on DVD, directed by and starring Trevor Moore and Zach Cregger of the sketch comedy group Whitest Kids U Know.
Funny People - Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy Funny People, starring Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen and directed by Judd Apatow.
Bruno - Movie Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy 'Bruno,' starring Sacha Baron Cohen, the comic anarchist behind 'Borat' and 'Da Ali G' show.
Reno 911!: The Complete Sixth Season Uncensored - DVD Review
Read a review of Reno 911! The Complete Sixth Season Uncensored on DVD.
Whatever Works - Review
Read a review of the 2009 Woody Allen comedy film Whatever Works, starring Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Patricia Clarkson and Michael McKean. Released by Sony Pictures Classics.
Year One - Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy film Year One, starring Jack Black, Michael Cera and David Cross and directed by Harold Ramis.
The Hangover - Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy film The Hangover, starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis and directed by Todd Phillips.
Land of the Lost - Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy Land of the Lost, based on the 1970s childrens' show and starring Will Ferrell and Danny McBride.
Penn and Teller: Bullshit! Season Six - DVD Review
Read a review of Penn and Teller Bullshit! Season Six on DVD, starring the comedy magician duo Penn Jillette and Teller.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian - Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy Night at the Museum Battle of the Smithsonian, starring Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan.
2009 Summer Movie Preview
2009 promises to be a big summer for movies starring comedians. From special effects-driven blockbusters to action films to quirky indie films and "respectable" art-house fare, comedians are popping up in every kind of movie you'll see this summer. Here's a look at this summer's most hotly-anticipated movies starring comedians.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop - DVD Review
Read a review of the 2009 comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop on DVD, starring stand-up comedian Kevin James and produced by Adam Sandler.
Russell Brand in New York City - DVD Review
Read a review of Russell Brand in New York City on DVD, the first stand-up special from British comedian Russell Brand.
Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry - DVD Review
Check out a review of Don't Make Him Angry, the first stand-up comedy special from comedian Jo Koy, on DVD.
Role Models - DVD Review
Read a review of the 2008 comedy Role Models on DVD, starring Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott and directed by David Wain, former member of the sketch comedy groups The State and Stella.
Extreme Movie - DVD Review
Read a review of the sketch comedy film Extreme Movie on DVD, starring Jamie Kennedy, Michael Cera, Kevin Hart, Kyle Gass and Matthew Lillard and co-written by Andy Samberg and Will Forte of Saturday Night Live.
Katt Williams Presents Katthouse Comedy - DVD Review
Read a review of Katt Williams Presents Katthouse Comedy, starring Red Grant, Luenell and Melanie Comarcho. Recorded during Katt Williams' American Hustle tour.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno - DVD Review
Read a review of the 2008 comedy film Zack and Miri starring Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Robinson and Jason Mewes. Written and directed by Kevin Smith.
Soul Men - DVD Review
Read a review of the 2008 comedy Soul Men, the last film starring the late stand-up comedian Bernie Mac on DVD. Also starring Samuel L. Jackson.
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America - DVD Review
Read a review of the PBS documentary series Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America on DVD from Rhino Entertainment. Hosted by Billy Crystal and narrated by Amy Sedaris.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona - DVD Review
Read this review of Woody Allen's 2008 film Vicky Cristina Barcelona, starring Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Hall and Penelope Cruz. Winner of the 2008 Golden Globe for Best Picture Musical or Comedy.
The Longshots DVD Review
Read this review of the 2008 family sports film The Longshots, starring Ice Cube, Keke Palmer, Garrett Morris and Earthquake and directed by Fred Durst.
Dirty Work - Review
Read this review of the 1998 comedy Dirty Work, starring former Saturday Night Live cast member Norm McDonald, Artie Lange, Chevy Chase and Don Rickles and directed by Bob Saget.
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All - DVD Review
Review of A Colbert Christmas - The Greatest Gift of all, the 2008 Comedy Central Christmas special starring Stephen Colbert and featuring Jon Stewart, Feist, Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith and John Legend. Original air date 11/23/08; also available on DVD.
Artie Lange - It's the Whiskey Talkin' DVD Review
Review of the 2004 stand-up DVD by Artie Lange, It's the Whiskey Talkin'.
Artie Lange's Beer League DVD Review
DVD Review of 2006 comedy Artie Lange's Beer League, starring comedian Artie Lange and Ralph Macchio and directed by Frank Sebastiano.
Bowfinger - Review
Review of the 1999 comedy movie Bowfinger, starring Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham and Jamie Kennedy and directed by Frank Oz.
Chappelle's Show: Season Two DVD Review
Read this About.com review of Chappelle's Show: Season Two on DVD.
Dan in Real Life DVD Review
Read a review of the 2007 comedy drama Dan in Real Life, starring Steve Carell and Dane Cook.
Duane Hopwood - Review
Duane Hopwood Movie - Review of the 2004 drama Duane Hopwood, starring David Schwimmer, Janeane Garofalo and Judah Friedlander.
Eddie Murphy - Raw
Eddie Murphy's 1987 concert film is one of the biggest stand-up movies of all time, but time hasn't exactly been kind to it.
Flirting With Disaster - Review
Flirting With Disaster - Review of the 1996 comedy Flirting With Disaster starring Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, Tea Leoni and Josh Brolin.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall DVD Review
Read review of Forgetting Sarah Marshall Unrated DVD, starring Jason Segel, Kristin Bell, Mila Kunis and Russell Brand.
George Carlin - It's Bad for Ya DVD Review
Review of comedian George Carlin's 14th and final stand-up special It's Bad for Ya on DVD.
Inside the Actor's Studio with Robin Williams DVD Review
Want to hear Robin Williams talk about his acting? Check out this review of Inside the Actors Studio starring Robin Williams on DVD.
Melvin Goes to Dinner - Review
Melvin Goes to Dinner Movie Review - Read review of 2003 movie Melvin Goes to Dinner, starring Michael Blieden, Stephanie Courtney, Annabelle Gurwitch and Matt Price and directed by Bob Odenkirk of Mr. Show with Bob and David.
My Best Friend's Girl - Review
Review of the 2008 movie My Best Friends Girl, starring Dane Cook, Kate Hudson, Jason Biggs and Alec Baldwin.
Mystery Men - Review
Mystery Men - Review of the 1999 movie Mystery Men, starring Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Greg Kinnear, Paul Reubens, William H. Macy and Hank Azaria.
Religulous - Review
Bill Maher Religulous Review - Read this review of comedian Bill Maher's 2008 film Religulous.
Reno 911! - The Complete First Season DVD Review
Read this review of the Comedy Central series Reno 911!: The Complete First Season on DVD.
Role Models - Review
Role Models Movie Review - Review of the 2008 movie Role Models, starring Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott and Elizabeth Banks and directed by former 'State' cast member David Wain.
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane DVD Review
Review of 1990 comedy The Adventures of Ford Fairlane starring stand-up comedian Andrew Dice Clay and directed by Renny Harlin.
The Comedians of Comedy DVD Review
This documentary, which chronicles the 2005 tour of The Comedians of Comedy (Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Maria Bamford and Zach Galifianakis) proves that truly funny people are funny even when they're offstage.
The Majestic - Review
The Majestic Review - Review of the 2001 film The Majestic starring Jim Carrey and directed by Frank Darabont.
The Promotion DVD Review
The Promotion DVD Review - Promotion DVD - Review of The Promtion on DVD - Check out this review of The Promotion, a great and overlooked 2008 comedy starring Seann William Scott and John C. Reilly.
The Ref - Review
The Ref Review - Review of the 1994 holiday comedy The Ref starring Denis Leary, Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis and directed by Ted Demme.
Wet Hot American Summer - Review
Wet Hot American Summer Movie Review - Review of the 2002 film Wet Hot American Summer starring Michael Showalter, Ken Marino, Janeane Garofalo, Molly Shannon and Paul Rudd and directed by former 'State' cast member David Wain.
When Stand Up Stood Out DVD Review
This documentary pays tribute to the Boston stand-up scene of the 1970s and 80s with mixed results.
Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? DVD Review
Stand-up comic-turned-filmmaker Morgan Spurlock's second film isn't as successful as his first, but is still worth a look. Check out this review.

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