Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show

Debut: 2006
Director: Ari Sandel
Starring: Vince Vaughn, Ahmed Ahmed, Peter Billingsley, John Caparulo, Justin Long, Sebastian Manscalco, Bret Ernst, Keir O'Donnell

I've heard mixed reviews on this one too, but I completely enjoyed it. Set as a documentary, Vince Vaughn and his crew set up 29 comedy shows in 29 nights in 29 different cities. Some hated it because it showed a lot of what went on during the trip than the actual shows, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. If you want to watch stand up, then watch stand up. This takes it to a totally different level - going into what makes a comedian nervous and what the rest of their lives are like.

One of the best parts, perhaps, is that the trip took place right around the time Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. Vaughn and other producers make the decision to hold a number of benefit shows, which is not only commendable, but reminds us that some celebrities don't care only about themselves. Some of the crew later meets backstage with Katrina refugees, who tear up in thanks.

It's worth a watch. Disregard the R rating - nothing is that bad.

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