Movie #375 "Lenny" is one unbelievable movie --- wow! still reeling from this one. I had heard about it for a long time, but I didn't know just how riveting it would be. From the moment it started I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. Now, it is very obscene in parts, and tough to watch (esp. the drug scenes, and scenes with his daughter), and the court scenes, but it sure sows the complexity of this comedian. What I esp. liked is Bob Fossee's black and white photography and the interspersing of Bruce's comedic material with snippets from his life, in chronological order, so you can see the rise and fall of this cerebral comic. It is also in the form of Q & A, with Honey, his ex-wife, and that is enlightening in spots, as well. I liked this movie, but it isn't for everyone --- that being said, if you want to learn more about this guy, or just want to see a very well executed biopic, see this one. but have an open mind.
gave it 4 stars
Lenny
(1974) R
Dustin Hoffman stars as the notorious Lenny Bruce in director Bob Fosse's dramatic biopic chronicling the short life and career of the controversial stand-up comedian, which garnered six Oscar nominations. Bruce's complex character is captured, from his beginnings as a Catskills comic to his rising popularity, his courting of Honey (Valerie Perrine), his anti-establishment politics and the humor that put him at odds with obscenity laws.
Genre: Biographies, Showbiz Dramas, Dramas Based on Real Life
This movie is: Dark, Steamy, Gritty
Format: Streaming (DVD availability date unknown
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