Lets start out with this. Eddie Izzard is a great stand up comedian. However, those of you who like to be told jokes should buy a Chubby Brown video.
This video is set in San Francisco ("not San Fran, no apparently not, its THE CITY!). This means Izzard starts with a short tour including a hilarious offbeat look at trams and the prison of Alcatraz.
For observational humour Eddie is second to none. For those of you who remember "Glorious" this video is a departure from the insanity and is a more sarcastic look at cultures across the globe. Some of you may find this a bit close to the bone and may wish to avoid it. Don't worry though. The insanity which is Izzard shines through on occasion ("when squirrels eat nuts why do they stop and look as if to say, have i left the gas on? No i,m a f%$£*% squirrel!).
Once the actual stand up section starts it is great to see Eddie ripping apart American gun culture and the American dream (see title). He doesn't stop at Americans though he also takes apart the British Empire, Ottoman Empire(famous for its furniture) and the Germans. The great thing about Izzard is he does all of this with you agreeing with every word even the things about your own culture.
With many laugh out loud moments this is a must buy for all fans of observational humour. Izzard is the only stand up comedian that truly makes me laugh and think at the same time.
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Mr Izzard is simply the best. He certainly can make me cry laughing. Trace :o)
salem_witch 24.04.2004 12:51
It sounds hilarious!
Murray123 16.04.2004 13:33
I have to agree with you on this review, ive got this video and every time i watch it i laugh at the same jokes over and over again, he is truely a very funny man, with very funny manerisms. :) Great review..
Murray
Release Date: 2004-10-04, Rating Suitable for 15 years and over,
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Advantages: All new material, So funny even Americans can get it, The opening Alcatraz segment - pure genius. Also, there's a book that you can get! Disadvantages: Some might find it a bit TOO political
Advantages: Eddie can take the p*ss out the Americans without them even realising! Disadvantages: He talks about the Queen Mother - who's unfortunately dead now!
Advantages: All new material, So funny even Americans can get it, The opening Alcatraz segment - pure genius. Also, there's a book that you can get! Disadvantages: Some might find it a bit TOO political
Advantages: Eddie can take the p*ss out the Americans without them even realising! Disadvantages: He talks about the Queen Mother - who's unfortunately dead now!
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