The Comedian

A bittersweet, meandering character study that coasts on De Niro's weary charm and scattered laughs, but rarely digs deep.

Directed by

Taylor Hackford

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito

Tagline

nobody's a bargain

Overview

An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother and his wife, Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul, and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences.

How it feels

Melancholic, cynical, warm and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Aging, identity, redemption, loneliness

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

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