Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
R | 14 July 2002 (USA)
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2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New Your City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning actor/writer/comedian returning after 16 years to his stand-up roots to deliver what the Washington Post calls "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."

Reviews
Karry Best movie of this year hands down!
AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks
Organnall Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,
Wyatt There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.
leonblackwood Review: Due to the sad passing of this comedic genius, I deceived to watch some of his old material, including his live performances. This particular performance, which was filmed in New York in 2001, is really funny and it shows the fast talking, amazingly witty, Williams at his best. I didn't get some of his American political jokes and he does make fun out of some touchy subjects, but it's all in jest and it really does work. The different elements that his stand-up covers is amazing but you might miss some jokes because he talks so fast. Anyway, this movie is definitely worth a watch, even if your not a fan of his work, because it's funny and extremely entertaining. A Great Watch!Round-Up: After watching the bonus material on the DVD, it's obvious that Robin Williams finds it hard to have a normal conversation without bursting into comedy. I have seen him to some straight roles like the great Insomnia and The Butler, but he really does shine when you let him loose. It's not as good as Delirious, which is an all time classic, but it's still a great watch. He will be greatly missed!I recommend this movie to people who are into there stand-up comedies which covers everything from politics to sex. 7/10
bob the moo It has been many years since I saw Robin Williams actually manage to be funny, sure, in lots of films recently I have seen him try but somehow never actually succeed that much. In this stand-up he takes us back to the motor-mouth and "wacky" comedy that first made him famous and gave him breaks in Mork & Mindy and Good Morning Vietnam to name a couple of projects. To many viewers this will be a welcome return and it more or less was for me too. Watching the special I was not rolling with laughter but was at least easily enjoying myself with fairly frequent laughs throughout the show.Other reviewers have gushed about it but I don't totally agree. There is an element of Williams playing "greatest hits" rather than doing something new or original. I'm not suggesting he is recycling material but just that the act etc is proved and that he is doing it for big cable provider HBO in front of a massive audience – so it does feel a little "safer" than twenty-off years ago. The second slight niggle for me is the fact that I doubted that Williams is really playing off his cuff so much as his delivery suggests – but this is only a minor niggle because he does react to things as he goes, plus it is not "wrong" that he works off script but yet feels fresh –Eddie Izzard is very good at the same thing.Anyway, the show is funny regardless as he covers all sorts of material, from the political to the silly and he never really gives you a break to think too much about it. As a result his delivery is almost as important as his material and he is very good at keeping things moving and the energy high in the crowd. He won't be to everyone's taste because he is a bit silly and those looking for real insight or intelligence will maybe be a bit disappointed but Williams is energetic and imaginative and as a result the show is entertaining and enjoyable.
MovieAddict2016 Robin Williams used to be a very unique talent (as far as comedy goes) - and his standup was great. But it seems the awkward shift from comedy films to dramas like "Dead Poet's Society," "Awakenings" and "Good Will Hunting" - no matter how good they may have been - severely altered the public perception and he became something else.Twenty years after his last performance on Broadway, Robin returns once again for his best standup routine - ever. As disappointing as his recent cinematic comedic endeavours may be, this proves he's still got it - at least as far as standup goes.He spits out the jokes faster than you could imagine. He careens from one to the next and before you have the time to stop and laugh at one, he's launching into another.Each time you think you've found a new favorite joke in the program, he tops it. One reviewer on an external site said it's some type of "fake controversy" - an old, expired comic pretending to be daring when he's really just under the cover of HBO. Whatever - all I know is that this is hilarious, and really raunchy.The last joke - an extended bit revolving around the topic of a sexual act - is absolutely hysterical and the entire audience can hardly control themselves.If you like Robin Williams, you'll love this. If you don't like Robin Williams - the actor we've come to known through cinema - you'll definitely love this, because it shows a very different side to a man many people consider to be spoiled milk in the comedy-film biz.
ironman2384 without a debut, this is so of the best stuff robin has EVER done. it just goes to show that standup is still in his blood and that he can still do standup with the best of them. if you need a good laugh, or you want to be on the floor rolling in laughter, this is the best way to make that happen.