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August 7, 2005
The Aristocrats
I went to New York to see The Aristocats on Thursday. It might be the funniest movie I’ve ever seen. It’s one hundred comedians telling and talking about the legendary most dirty joke of all time. There is no nudity or violence, just descriptions of the foulest behavior imaginable. I can’t remember laughing out loud as many times at any film I’ve seen before.
It’s not just funny, either. The Aristocrats is a very smart examination of the nature of stand-up. Every performer fills it with his personal brand of obscenity. As Michael McKean says, “This joke makes its own gravy.” I almost hate to admit it but I now have new respect for former major annoyances Andy Dick and Gilbert Gottfried (god forgive me). And Bob Saget…well, you just have to see it.
I took the Chinatown bus to New York to see it and it was worth the trip. It opens at The Ritz in Philly this Friday. DO NOT MISS IT.
Posted by HighStrungLoner in Film at 5:39 PM
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