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The Comedian

  • Rated R
  • 2hr
  •  (14)
  • 40

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Release Date:

Feb 3, 2017

Runtime:

2hr

Synopsis

A look at the life of an aging insult comic named Jack Burke.

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Based on 37 Critics
5.2

USER SCORE (18)

Mixed or average reviews based on 18 Reviews
58
Feb 3, 2017

If nothing else, I hope that The Comedian signals an attempt by De Niro to once again take acting seriously. Without much supporting evidence, he’s still routinely called our greatest living actor. There’s still time to make good on that.

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Metacritic review by Peter Rainer
Peter Rainer
Christian Science Monitor
50
Feb 3, 2017

The movie never builds enough momentum, emotional or narrative, to get the viewer on its side.

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Metacritic review by Glenn Kenny
Glenn Kenny
RogerEbert.com
37
Feb 2, 2017

The real problem, when all is said and done, isn’t the movie but the man with the microphone in its spotlight. Despite two comedy consultants who worked on the film, De Niro’s Jackie never comes across as especially funny on stage (or especially likable off).

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Metacritic review by Michael O'Sullivan
Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post
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