I Am Comic
Seen it?2010 | 87 min | Documentary, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone looking to switch off and smile and anyone who likes learning something new. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 27 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jordan Brady
- Ahmed AhmedSelf
- Franklyn AjayeSelf
- AntSelf
- Craig AntonSelf
- Tom ArnoldSelf
- JoAnne AstrowSelf
- Dave AttellSelf
- Scott AukermanSelf
- Lewis BlackSelf
- Steve BluesteinSelf