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intereact!Director: Lawrence Jordan (II)
Actor: Eddie Izzard
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Retail Price (not our price): $19.98
Release Date: 2002-11-26
Theatrical Release Date: 1999-06-13
Studio: WEA Corp.
Run Time: 175 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Discs: 1
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
In Dress to Kill, Eddie Izzard spins free-flowing jokes about San Francisco (where the comedy concert was filmed), transvestitism, squirrels, American optimism, Hitler, the British royal family, mass murder, and Stonehenge--and that's only the first 30 minutes. It's as if this ingenious comedian says whatever comes off the top of his head, but giving that impression demands cunning and skill; Izzard romps through human history and transforms surprisingly complex ideas into biting satire--as well as knockout bits of sublime frivolity, like describing the movie Speed entirely in French. His mercurial patter is sprinkled with four-letter words, but his twinkling glances make this more mischievous than crude. Izzard has delivered some excellent performances in movies (like Velvet Goldmine and The Cat's Meow), but it's on stage that he really explodes with daffy wit and charisma. Simply brilliant and completely addictive; you will want to watch this over and over. --Bret Fetzer
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5
1) Top-notch Wit [Rating: 4 out of 5]
His bits, while not always gut-wrenchingly funny, are always entertaining. Izzard really knows how to stimulate the audience's imagination, and it seems like at least half of his material is being created while on stage. This, of course, is most likely not the case. However, it speaks to his genius. Pay special attention to his Star Wars and Church of England routines. Good Stuff. "Do you have a flag?"2) I love Eddie [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Dress to KillI've been looking for this DVD forever. I saw this show when it was released on HBO. It won't disapoint! All I can really say is your going to need a flag, a little splashy, splashy. Highly recommend!3) EDDIE ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Eddie Izzard is, really, all that AND a gigantic bag of chips!! Of course, you've got to appreciate the dry British humor, but I LOVE this guy! If you like Python, or any of the Brit sitcoms, Eddie will knock your socks off!4) I Was There [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This man is simply the second funniest man alive on the planet today. He is witty, intelligent, and insightful. I am not a fan of "stand up" comedy, but this guy is amazing. He has an unparalleled delivery (witness the "confirm and deny" segment). This show is superb! I don't think I've laughed as much before or since.As a personal aside: This was filmed in San Francisco and, as an executive with Joe Boxer Corp (one of the producers of the SF production), I was privileged to attend the filming nights. It just makes it a little extra special to hear my (rather distinctive) laugh.5) So Funny and So True [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Once you understand his style and get past the drag, Eddie Izzard is absolutely hilarious. Dress to Kill is some of his best work but I would also suggest watching Definite Article. If you have not seen him before then I would say his stuff is much funnier the second or third time through but stays funny all the way to the 100th.