Lily Tomlin: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
by John Bailey
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Actor: Clay Walker, Lily TomlinDirector: 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: 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.
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