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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0096009570293
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Label: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 09, 2008
Running Time: 73 minutes
Sales Rank: 32067
Studio: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Product Description:
Heckler, a comedy-documentary that explores the increasingly critical world we live in, follows Jamie Kennedy as he investigates hecklers and the entertainers who endure them: Russell Peters, Lewis Black, Craig Ferguson, Bill Maher, Paul Rodriguez, Roseanne Barr, and more. A fast-moving, 'hilarious...claws-out look at the often brutal relationship between performers and their most vocal critics' (VARIETY), Heckler shows just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight...and those in the dark.
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Rating: - A Fan of Heckler not of Kennedy
I saw this movie being advertised for a while and I figured it was just a Jamie Kennedy, Boo Hoo fest. And maybe that's what it was supposed to be but it was far more than that.
First off, I am not a J.K. fan nor a detractor. As far as I'm concerned he has not ruined a movie for me. Nor has he made a movie great for me. Though he was one of the best parts of Scream. And though THE WRITERS ruined his charachter in the later movies by milking it, that was not his fault. And he was still good. The other movies I have seen him in were hit or miss for me. Either way, nobody deserves reviews like he has gotten.
That being said, a heckler is far more unwanted than anything he has given us. I have never seen his stand-up, but my guess is that he didn't make it this far if some of it wasn't entertaining.
Now as for this movie, it's a great commentary on what it's like to be criticized negatively and how it affects people. It seems the world forgets these are still people with feelings. I think people review based on personal feeling towards a person too often (Tom Cruise deserves that), but for the most part that's not fair. This points out the faults of these reviews and the characters that write them.
This was a good documentary. It never showed Jamie Kennedy being hilarious and then said "See, I'm funny." It showed just who he is and what he did and then what people said about him. Then asked you to decide what is right to do.
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Rating: - PLEASANTLY SURPRISED
I found this documentary quite well made and entertaining, and a lot more thought provoking than I expected. The interviewees include everyone from the Fonz to Princess Leia to Doctor Drew to Andrew Dice Clay to Bill Maher to Andy Kindler to Craig Feguson. And all of the above have interesting opinions on the subject of hecklers.
It was a bit of a stretch comparing film criticism to heckling, and the only way Kennedy could make the point work was by ignoring film criticism that celebrates good filmmaking. There's still plenty of that around, and presumably Kennedy is well aware of this, as he's been associated with a number of films that have gotten good reviews. Also, his point about critics giving snider reviews than necessary is a valid one, but it's nothing new. Bosley Crowther and Paul Kael were capable of eviscerating crap way back when.
Rating:  - PRAISE FOR HECKLER and JAMIE KENENDY!!!
From the reviews I've read so far, it's pretty apparent that the negative ones are obviously from Jamie Kennedy "haters" which doesn't surprise me because that's what I expect from these repetitive folks who just keep bashing Jamie Kennedy for the same reasons over and over again, and sadly alot of them actually get paid for their reviews...whatever...
As for the thumbs up reviews, I'm with them...I give credit to Jamie Kennedy along with the other comedians who contributed to this film for taking a stand against hecklers and shedding a different light on a subject that really is often overlooked. I loved all of the different commentaries from all of the different performers ranging from Carrot Top to Louie Anderson to Roseann Barr..this is a film definately worth watching especially if you love watching comedy...it will make you think twice before heckling an onstage comedian ever...definately CHECK THIS MOVIE OUT...it is very entertaining..
Rating: - interesting, but problematic in parts
I liked this documentary. There were a number of really great ideas touched here, but there were problems with it as well.
First the good.
This is a topic that is not talked about too much yet to me is very fascinating. I really enjoy looking behind the scenes of the standup comic world.
The documentary in a blunt way gave the critics a little bit of "the golden rule".
There were numerous interviews with comedians that I really admire who said some very interesting and insightful comments, such as Lewis Black, David Cross, Dave Atell, and Patton Oswalt to name a few.
There were psychologists and other professionals interviewed who also made interesting points.
The bad..
This documentary not really make its points clearly and concisely. There were many good ideas touched on, but not investigated as they should have been. Like the point of egos in both performers and in critics as well. If Mr. Kennedy is sad about being Heckled than maybe he should consider another field of work, obviously his ego is really tied into showbiz and showbiz is not for the thin skinned.
Yet, much of the heckling and critism is very mean spirited, cruel and self-serving. Heckling is just rude. There is usually just a drunk person who wants attention or has a personality disorder.
Criticism, in my opinion, should explain why one does not like something. Though critics are often correct in their ... Read More
Rating:  - Sorry Jamie, you just aren't funny.
Ok, my bias is upfront. I have had the displeasure of watching multiple movies 'starring' Jamie Kennedy and all are the same. He plays a white man who thinks he's black who is either mentally retarded or is 'young in his mind' (not naive, but stupid). Each movie he makes is faced is a barrage of bad reviews (because they are bad) and this is his triumphant battle call....
Of "shut up!".
The gull Kennedy has is amazing. He compares critics with hecklers as if they are the same. Hecklers halt performances whereas critics write about an item AFTER the performance is done. Not only that, he seems to think that critics have nothing good to say. The fact of the matter is that the general public has a set amount of funds and have to decide whether or not to see a movie. One good place to find info is rottentomatoes or other sites with multiple reviews, highlighting the good and bad opinions. Jamie is just pissed that his page holds a miserable rating because he makes miserable movies. Rather than learn from the critics, like many wiser comedians (I can't morally call Jamie a comedian though) and many film makers. The last scene shows it all. Rather than take constructive criticism, Jamie lights his reviews on fire and dances like a moron around them.
What's even more horrible is that the heckler in Jamie's audience is FUNNIER than Jamie is. Here, right in the trailer with no shame...
Heckler - "Why don't you make like a Kennedy and drop dead!"
Kennedy - ... Read More
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