Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
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Manufacturer: Salient Media
Starring: Don Rickles, Steve Lawrence, Clint Eastwood, Whoopi Goldberg, Martin Scorsese
Directed By: John Landis
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP DISTRIBUTION
EAN: 0883476000916
Format: Color
Label: Salient Media
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Salient Media
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-02-19
Running Time: 100
Studio: Salient Media
Theatrical Release Date: 2007-12-04
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Interesting
Comment: This DVD is a very interesting take on Don Rickles. It is not just a taped version of his comedy act. The comments from other entertainers and the history of Las Vegas combined with clips from Rickles' performances make this more of a biography of his life. I enjoyed it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Rickles for President
Comment: This man has cracked up generations of audiences, his humour is not so much acidic as `to the point' or right on the button funny. A slick production, a peak into the legends life, even the outtakes are hilarious ...Jules Verdel (?) Anthony Quin and even the fight for the best cabin....informative and heartfelt....some very funny stuff here, recommended
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Summary: I expected more from John Landis
Comment: From the man who brought us genius-level funny, this is luke-warm at best. As a document of the enduring hilarity of a classic vitriolic comedian - who still breaks me up - this DVD set (2 discs that could've been combined into one) feels like feeding pablum to a doddering old fossil. Don Rickles still has it, but the only evidence on this tribute are several clips from his live show, where he runs around the audience repeating the same line, with a few scattered mild putdowns & insults. The additional interviews with Rickles-era comedians is nice but superfluous, since most of them only talk about their times at comedy clubs back in the day, not about Rickles. This collection really should be entitled, "Memories of Don Rickles & Friends."
Maybe there's another version out there, because I bought this based on a review of it by Jimmy Kimmel, who said that he hosted it. There was one clip of Jimmy Kimmel reminiscing about growing up in Las Vegas with Don Rickles headlining at one of the casinos. That was it.
Caveat emptor: this is a nice collection of (mostly) old & new comedians, but no Rickles-palooza. There are some classic bits in it, such as Landis directing DeNiro on how to deliver a line for what seems like 20 minutes, and Sidney Poitier's recollections, and James Caan's revelation that Rickles was his inspiration for Sonny Corleone. Beyond that - pleasant but forgettable. Not the tribute I expected, or that Rickles deserves.
Customer Rating:
Summary: This will snap you out of your depression
Comment: "Mr Warmth:The Don Rickles project" is the only pill I need to snap me out of any depression I'm having during the last days of the Bush years.
This DVD brings back the great days of Vegas,and all the wonderfull comedians that have gone. I LOVE the Vegas act the most,and the great line,Sir,is that you wife?Jes..Ch... Rickles is the BEST,and could get away with murder.
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Summary: mr warmth with Don Rickles
Comment: absolutely the greatest of all comedians even of today. These guys today could really take some lessons from this guy. Very very funny.
Greatest comedian reflecting back to the rat packers. Couldn't stop laughing at an age where you go away, he never does. Recommend this to everyone who wishes and does a comic stand up needs to listen to this guy, who uses no ethnic nor bad humor. A class act. Comedians could use this as a training tool.
Lisa
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Interesting
Comment: This DVD is a very interesting take on Don Rickles. It is not just a taped version of his comedy act. The comments from other entertainers and the history of Las Vegas combined with clips from Rickles' performances make this more of a biography of his life. I enjoyed it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Rickles for President
Comment: This man has cracked up generations of audiences, his humour is not so much acidic as `to the point' or right on the button funny. A slick production, a peak into the legends life, even the outtakes are hilarious ...Jules Verdel (?) Anthony Quin and even the fight for the best cabin....informative and heartfelt....some very funny stuff here, recommended
Customer Rating:
Summary: I expected more from John Landis
Comment: From the man who brought us genius-level funny, this is luke-warm at best. As a document of the enduring hilarity of a classic vitriolic comedian - who still breaks me up - this DVD set (2 discs that could've been combined into one) feels like feeding pablum to a doddering old fossil. Don Rickles still has it, but the only evidence on this tribute are several clips from his live show, where he runs around the audience repeating the same line, with a few scattered mild putdowns & insults. The additional interviews with Rickles-era comedians is nice but superfluous, since most of them only talk about their times at comedy clubs back in the day, not about Rickles. This collection really should be entitled, "Memories of Don Rickles & Friends."
Maybe there's another version out there, because I bought this based on a review of it by Jimmy Kimmel, who said that he hosted it. There was one clip of Jimmy Kimmel reminiscing about growing up in Las Vegas with Don Rickles headlining at one of the casinos. That was it.
Caveat emptor: this is a nice collection of (mostly) old & new comedians, but no Rickles-palooza. There are some classic bits in it, such as Landis directing DeNiro on how to deliver a line for what seems like 20 minutes, and Sidney Poitier's recollections, and James Caan's revelation that Rickles was his inspiration for Sonny Corleone. Beyond that - pleasant but forgettable. Not the tribute I expected, or that Rickles deserves.
Customer Rating:
Summary: This will snap you out of your depression
Comment: "Mr Warmth:The Don Rickles project" is the only pill I need to snap me out of any depression I'm having during the last days of the Bush years.
This DVD brings back the great days of Vegas,and all the wonderfull comedians that have gone. I LOVE the Vegas act the most,and the great line,Sir,is that you wife?Jes..Ch... Rickles is the BEST,and could get away with murder.
Customer Rating:
Summary: mr warmth with Don Rickles
Comment: absolutely the greatest of all comedians even of today. These guys today could really take some lessons from this guy. Very very funny.
Greatest comedian reflecting back to the rat packers. Couldn't stop laughing at an age where you go away, he never does. Recommend this to everyone who wishes and does a comic stand up needs to listen to this guy, who uses no ethnic nor bad humor. A class act. Comedians could use this as a training tool.
Lisa
This terrific feature film comedy reveals the background of one of the legends of comedy Don Rickles.Hailed by some of today’s biggest comedians as one of the Kings of Comedy.Comedians reveal their unique stories and tell how Don Rickles was so successful in his comedy and career.
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