Lily Tomlin: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

Lily Tomlin: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
by John Bailey

Lily Tomlin: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

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Actor: Clay Walker, Lily Tomlin
Director: John Bailey
Cinematographer: James Mathers
Editor: Sally Menke
Producer: Ginny Nugent
Producer: Paula Mazur
Writer: Jane Wagner
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-11-08
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Laugh.Com

DVD Reviews of Lily Tomlin: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

DVD Review: At last -- Intelligent Life in the Universe
Summary: 5 Stars

This play has been available for a number of years on VHS/DVD -- and I finally added it to my library.

Anyone who enjoys/ed Tomlin's characters will be amused.

Anyone who wants to open an evening of serious but fun discussion, has a great asset.

Anyone who wants non-sensical comedy should make another choice. This is for thinkers who enjoy humour.

DVD Review: An Extremely Weak Version of the Live Masterpiece
Summary: 2 Stars

The live production of Tomlin and Wagner's "Intelligent Life" in the mid 1980's was a masterpiece, a work of genius, a joy to behold, an exhausting and awe-inspiring theatrical experience. I saw it twice and was mesmerized.

What you experienced on the stage was an actress bringing a vast variety of characters and environments fully to life with no sets, no costume changes, stark lighting and minimal sound effects if any. Tomlin, through Wagner's brilliant script, brought everything to life just through the power of her words and movement. A truly amazing performance for which she deservedly won a Tony Award.

To bring this to the screen with sets, wigs, costumes and sound effect gags (rendered oh so cheaply) is a shock to the sensibilities of anyone who was fortunate enough to see the live version. The lack of an audience leaves Tomlin's performance flat at most points - the play now feels totally disjointed - the entire feel of the original is all but lost.

The obligatory DVD extras (why two discs?) are short and worthless beyond a couple of minutes of outtakes from a very early run through of the original - shot on what looks like sound synced 8MM - all neither funny or illuminating.

If you saw "Intelligent Life" live, avoid this disc at all costs or your cherished memory of the original may be heartily diminished. If you didn't, you may be left wondering what all the fuss and acclaim has been about for the past two decades. Read the play instead - as I said it's a masterpiece. Sadly the DVD is the opposite.

DVD Review: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
Summary: 3 Stars

It was much more successful in the theater than the way it is interpreted for the film

DVD Review: Truly A Classic
Summary: 5 Stars

I attended a live performance of this masterpiece starring Lily Tomlin many years ago at a theatre in Hollywood. Had no idea it was available as a DVD, but when I found it I ordered it immediately. Excellent addition to my collection, and it does capture the live part.

DVD Review: Reality is nothing but a collective hunch....
Summary: 4 Stars

It's amazing how Lily can hop between characters with complete ease. Trudy the bag lady dispenses amazing insights while wearing her wig inside-out. Two hookers (Brandy and Tina, both played by Lily) have a touching conversation with each other, end up meeting up with Trudy, and pass by Agnes Angst - a teen punk rocker at odds with the world. The video vignettes give meaning and life to Lily's amazingly developed characters and their activities. She must be in good shape because she never gets out of breath as Chrissy - a participant in an aerobics class who gives a non-stop monologue as she exercises.

It does get a bit long - but it's worth it. Very funny. Impressive. No wonder this was such an incredibly successful stage production.

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