 | Robert R. |
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
We were very dissapointed in Mr. Warmth. We are big Don Rickles fans and the Documentary did not have enough of his performances, Disc 2 shou;d stay in the box. Language was unnecessary!
I don not recommend watching this. Better to get the Deam Martin Roast Vedios.
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 | Ralph G. |
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
DISC ONE: You know they're trying to fill time when it starts out with long shots of buildings, empty auditoriums, Rickle's clothes in his dressing room waiting to be worn, etc. Lots of interviews with famous people talking about him. I fast forwarded thru it, looking for some performance video. Even a clip of him on the Tonight Show didn't have any. Finally, at the end, lights on, drum roll, stage announcer introduces him - and we cut to him leaving the stage at the end of his performance. What a rip off. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Melissa B. |
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
I put the entire set in my queue only to receive the second disc first. It was not funny, just a bunch of interviews with comedians and Don. If I would have known that, and that information is not disclosed in the details from Blockbuster, I would have split the series and only rented number one. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Greg A. |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Don't watch this with your kids. I never realized how much foul language and racial humor Rickles uses in his act. Don't get me wrong, Rickles is as funny as all get out, but there is a reason you don't often see his brand of humor any more.
I wish that they would have put all the biographic stuff on one disk and used an entire disk to just show one of his entire Vegas routines. The biographic stuff makes the story lag toward the middle. However, the movie is worth watching for the comedy material. The don't make them like Mr. Warmth anymore. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| MURRAY S. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Enjoyable, but tantalizing. Too many very short snipets instead of at least a few full presentations. Would have loved to see more of the "Dean Martin Roasts". Disc 2 was a patched up job that doesn't even rate a one star. One a terrible way to honor a fine comedian. Except for Bob Newhart, most of the comedians couldn't even enunciate in any distinguisable way Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | MARVIN G. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
More of a tribute to a comedic legend than a true documentary, this John Landis directed love letter to the great Mr. Rickles is very good none the less. Consisting of various actors and directors of note giving their praise for the beloved comedian, interspersed with clips from his Vegas shows, late show appearances, old films, Friars' Roasts and home movies with longtime friend, Bob Newhart. Just hearing the man tell stories, or talk about his wonderful (and wonderfully Jewish) mother, or doing lovingly stupid imitations of his wife is delightfully entertaining. He's a man who takes his fame completely in stride, but not for granted. So what are ya waiting' for? Go check it out, ya hockey puck. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Stephen F. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this documentary. If you are looking for Rickles concert movie this
is not it. What I enjoyed was the sense of show business history and especially
Las Vegas back in the glory days. Rickles is truely one of the giants and like
Sinatra and Elvis a once in a life time performer. There are a few funny stories on
disc two but not really worth renting. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Monte F. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Director John Landis does a fine job here with the life story of Don Rickles. Plenty of laughs and testimonials from a bevy of stars, with great nostalgic film of old Las Vegas in the era of the 50's and 60's. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Mary T. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately, I can't get the first disc. The second is a waste of time. It's a few anecdotes from comedians and some other stuff. I watched about 1/3 of it and didn't laugh once. Maybe if I were a stand-up comedian I'd find some of it interesting, but none of it was funny. Don't waste your time. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| VERNON R. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
I guess I have been sheltered for 50 years by only seeing Don's performances on television. I had heard that his style could be a little rough around the edges but until I saw some scenes on this DVD I didn't realize how "rough" it could get. I do not appreciate his form of humor. I cannot recommend this DVD to anyone. Was this review helpful? Yes
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