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The Aristocrats (2005) -- One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

Overview

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Director:
Paul Provenza
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Release Date:
9 September 2005 (UK) more
Tagline:
100 Superstar Comedians. One Very Dirty Joke. more
Plot:
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
4 nominations more
User Comments:
Almost an incredible film... more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Chris Albrecht ... Himself - HBO Chairman / CEO

Jason Alexander ... Himself

Hank Azaria ... Himself

Shelley Berman ... Himself
Steven Banks ... Billy The Mime (as Billy The Mime)
Lewis Black ... Himself
David Brenner ... Himself
Mario Cantone ... Himself

Drew Carey ... Himself

George Carlin ... Himself
Mark Cohen ... Himself

Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson ... Himself (as Carrot Top)

Billy Connolly ... Himself
Pat Cooper ... Himself
Wayne Cotter ... Himself
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The @r!$t* (r@t$ (USA) (promotional title)
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Runtime:
89 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo

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Trivia:
On his radio show, co-director Penn Jillette said that Rodney Dangerfield and Buddy Hackett were both invited to appear in the film and were supportive of the film, but declined due to their failing health (they would both die before the film premiered). Also, the filmmakers intended to have a private screening for Johnny Carson at his home, but he died only days after the premiere at Sundance. They then decided to dedicate the film to him. more
Quotes:
Bob Saget: Can I get a copy of this? I'd like to send it to the kids from the show "Full House". more
Movie Connections:
References "Mad About You" (1992) more

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41 out of 57 people found the following comment useful:-
Almost an incredible film..., 20 August 2005
7/10
Author: Shaph from United States

After seeing "The Aristocrats" I found myself wondering if I truly enjoyed a film about the craziest joke in the world. The answer: Almost.

The film itself centers around a single premise: A joke with the punch line "The Aristocrats!" has existed for a long time, and many different comedians tell their versions and try to explain why the joke is funny, allowing reflection on what makes this particular joke so memorable and humorous.

Don't get me wrong. There are parts of this movie where I was having difficulty breathing due to the humor and the telling of "the joke." Some of the deliveries were flawless, executed with the aggressiveness and impartial judgment that have made some comedians famous.

But some comedians I didn't find funny. And their telling of "the joke" created another feeling inside me: How much longer is he going to try to make me laugh? And the problem here is that these parts of the movie are just very difficult to sit through. Using foul language and references to numerous taboos is one thing, but it hurts to listen to a comedian do it badly.

Ultimately, the comedians do a good job of explaining some of the finer nuances of "the joke", comedy in general, and its place in our lives. But the film spends more time on each comedians' angle with "the joke" than the development of why the joke is great. And I think the movie suffered from it. Listening to the philosophy of "the joke" was great; listening to bad comics preach the scripture was unbearable.

So the dilemma was created: I thought I enjoyed the film afterward, but I didn't know. After careful deliberation, I gave it a 7, losing 3 stars through the lack of developing more comedic philosophy and for the sometimes painfully unfunny moments a movie like this has in it.

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