Demetri Martin. Person.
by Jay Karas
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Actor: Christene Martin, David O'Doherty, Demetri Martin, John Agrapides, Joseph GrecaDirector: Jay Karas
Brand: Paramount
Producer: Demetri Martin
Writer: Demetri Martin
Producer: Christene Martin
Producer: Jim Ziegler
Editor: Eric B. Shanks
Producer: Robert Morton
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-09-04
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Paramount Home Video / Comedy Central
DVD Reviews of Demetri Martin. Person.
DVD Review: Funny as heck.
Summary: 5 Stars
Demetri Martin is just funny. Period.
I haven't had the opportunity to see his series on Comedy Central, but if it's anything like this DVD, I better make the time.
And soon.
DVD Review: One of funniest people on the planet; like ever...
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, I'm going to see how much I can say without saying too much. It's difficult, I think, to properly review a standup CD or DVD because you can't really say anything more than `this is really funny' without giving away punch-lines and thus ruining the experience of the reader. Comedy needs to be experienced in order to be fully appreciated, especially standup, because it's the being unaware of where the comedian is going that effectively elevates the experience.
So, I want to say that this is REALLY, REALLY funny.
I will say a little more than that though.
Demetri Martin is a very unique comic. Instead of standing in place and telling a series of jokes he strums his guitar and plays the piano and shows you a series of pictures he drew himself, as well as some cartoon's he inspired. He sings you a couple songs and yes, he tells you a lot of jokes. To say that it's all about the delivery is an understatement. Not only does Martin have that deadpan delivery that makes his humor all the more effective, but he manages to couple it with the right amount of setup to make it truly laugh-out-loud hysterical.
So it's like delivery + scenery.
His art section is my personal favorite. It's so obvious it's funny. His closing number, the musical reenactment of `where his jokes go after he tells them' is utterly hilarious. Even my wife, who is not easily amused by standup, found this particular song to be one of the funniest things she's ever seen. Martin makes you laugh with everything he does. Even a ginger stroll across the stage to retrieve his harmonica can cause the viewer to burst out in laughter.
And get this, he's not offensive.
Okay, so I have nothing against an offensive comic (I really LOVE Daniel Tosh, and he is like the king of the dirty joke) but it's nice when a comic can be funny without pushing the envelope. Martin doesn't feel the need to push your buttons, for he has a knack for finding the funny in things that any and everyone can listen to without squirming. There are a few expletives peppered in here but nothing so extreme that the entire family can't enjoy this.
The extras are also a nice bonus, complimenting this Comedy Central special well; especially the commentary track which features Martin's mother, grandmother, uncles and sister. There is some of is previous work included as well so the viewer can get to know the comic a little more. What is so great about `Person' is that it is watchable and appeals to multiple viewings. I've seen it at least seven times and have laughed out loud every time. It is a DVD to share with friends and family and one you will be talking about for a long time to come.
DVD Review: Funny as ever!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw his show on comedy central and just couldn't live without it! The specials are great too!DVD Review: Demetri Martin. Hilarious Person.
Summary: 5 Stars
This comedy is blunt but also unassuming. Martin gives observations without waiting for the audience to find it funny or relate, he just tells it as he experiences it. Also, his jokes are so accessible to relate to, such as the limit of how long you'll listen to a girl talk about her cat, in relation to how attractive she is. How many times have people tried to talk to you about their cat, or YOU have tried to share pet cat stories, and no one cares either way.
Buy this and laugh and laugh.
DVD Review: Absolutely Hysterical
Summary: 5 Stars
Demetri Martin has a bland humor and expresses it in a great way. Simple things are made into a joke through his thoughts. His harmonica and guitar skills help keep a beat and fill in between jokes. He is not only a good comedian, but a GREAT artist. His comical art mixed with his bland humor brings it all in for a great stand-up act.
Description of Demetri Martin. Person.
A unique talent, Demetri Martin is one of the hottest stand-up comics working today. His new one-hour special, Demetri Martin. Person. comes to DVD September 4th. Inventive and insightful, this top-rated program brings the funny in ways you've never seen. The DVD comes stacked with bonus content including his Comedy Central Presents special, deleted scenes, commentary with his grandma, a tiny poster and more!Most stand-up comedians stand around and tell jokes. In Demetri Martin's Comedy Central special Person., taped live at Austin's Paramount Theater, the sneaker-sporting performer draws, sings, plays instruments, and, yes, tells jokes. There are even a few animated interludes. So, you get more bang for your buck than just a guy, a stage, and a bevy of zingers. For those unfamiliar with his work, Martin's specialty is observational humor in the vein of Steven Wright, i.e. "How fast does a zebra have to run before it looks grey?" and "I saw a transvestite wearing a shirt that said Guess." Some bits are laugh-out-loud funny, while others are more thought-provoking (aside from stints on The Daily Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Martin is a former law school student). Topics include weird handshakes, heavy doors, and Hummer owners--you know, everyday stuff. The extras are in keeping with his down-to-earth persona. The commentary track includes the comedian, his mother, his grandmother, his sister, and his uncles (three of whom appear in the skit at the end). Suffice to say, his family isn't big on ego-stroking. "Not for me," his grandmother says, dismissing Martin's whimsical animations. The DVD also includes his installment of Comedy Central Presents, deleted scenes, and a glimpse at some early gigs. Throughout, there's a sprinkling of profanity, but Martin generally avoids sexist and/or mean-spirited material. Person. is for comedy fans who prefer indie pop to corporate rock. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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