Russell Brand in New York City
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Actor: Russell BrandBrand: Paramount
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 61 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-05-19
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Comedy Central
DVD Reviews of Russell Brand in New York City
DVD Review: For those who have wondered why so much hype and allure over this British comedian, this DVD showcases Brand's witty humor!
Summary: 4 Stars
2008 had been a great year for Russell Brand. The British comedian was in the film "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" , host of the 2008 MTV VMA's and appeared in the Disney film "BEDTIME STORIES".
But what separates Brand from other comedians is his status, a pop icon who looks as if he is a member of a rock band, his self deprecating humor had caught the attention of people worldwide but sometimes infamous. The MTV VMA's drew the ire of several viewers (especially when he tried to joke around Madonna and A-Rod but most of all his comedy in regards to the Jonas Brothers virginity and their promise rings) and media, his comments on wanting Obama to become the President alienated right wingers and he received death threats.
In the UK, his popular radio show drew ire when he and his fellow Radio 2J made prank phone calls to actor Andrew Sachs's about his granddaughter which led to his resignation. Known for his controversial thoughts on the current news in the world, Brand continues to be one of the more popular celebrities in the UK and even been branded a ladies man winning "Shagger of the Year Award" for three years straight.
He has made music (cover of the Beatles song "When I'm Sixty-Four" and featured twice on the "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" soundtrack) but when it comes to comedy, since 2006, he has amassed many awards in the UK for "Best Stand Up" and was ranked by Channel 4 as #69 in the top 100 Greatest Stand-Ups.
But if anything, Americans want to know what is so amazing about Russell Brand and now many people can experience the comedy through Brand's DVD "RUSSELL BRAND IN NEW YORK CITY" courtesy of Comedy Central.
The DVD is quite slick in presentation and compared to other Comedy Central DVD's, the stage setup is actually nicely done.
Russell Brand's comedy is fluid as he goes off on himself in regards to comparing his popularity in the UK and America and having to google himself and see what comes up in the search engine.
The 2008 MTV VMA Awards could have been a sore subject for Brand to discuss but Brand definitely wanted to let people know what happened behind-the-scenes during the executive meetings. But also joking about the criticism he received from the award show. Commenting on Britney Spears, Jonah Brothers and Jordin Sparks comments.
Brand also reads death threats from right wing supporters who bashed on him for his comments of support for Obama. He also discusses his sexuality and telling people he's not gay and loves to be with women. And reading tabloid news about him about his inability to sleep when he's stressed and wondering where the tabloids are getting their stories.
Brand then discusses the filming of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and how he goes a bit gay when he is the company of alpha men and having to learn how to surf. Also, his experience on riding a horse.
Also, Brand talks about having to meet the Queen of England and thinking about grabbing her breasts and then ends the show talking about sex and enjoying it. Especially his love for threesomes with women but not with a woman and a guy and his hilarious take on it.
VIDEO & AUDIO:
"RUSSELL BRAND IN NEW YORK CITY" features an elaborate setup and you get a good amount of camera angles of Brand, especially one overlooking the whole theater and overall editing is well done. Close up and full body shots from various areas near the stage from the front and rear angles and more. There were a few second clips that the editor chose to use certain noise filters with a blur that felt a bit off but overall, picture quality is clear. Video is presented in widescreen.
As for the audio, audio is presented in Dolby Digital and you can hear Brand clearly through your front channel speakers and hear the audience cheering and laughing quite clearly.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
"RUSSELL BRAND IN NEW YORK CITY" contains the following special features:
* The Notorious 2008 MTV VMA Monologue - (6:26) The controversial opening monologue from the 2008 MTV VMA's featuring Russell Brand going off on Madonna and the Jonas Brothers virginity and promise rings with the look of a few celebs and audiences who seem to be surprised (or dismayed) by Russell Brand's humor.
* An Englishman in New York - (10:25) Russell Brand spent a week in Manhattan as he came to New York to shoot his stand-up special for comedy central. Footage shows the shenanigans of Brand walking through Time Square and being greeted by fans and preparing for his appearance for "The Late Show with David Letterman" and photography for the DVD. Plus behind-the-scenes from the special as Brand goes to meet the audience.
* Loose Cannon Drunk Girl - (4:45) This segment focuses on a big fan of Russell Brand who takes the lights off the stage and gives a letter to Russell. She continually tries to communicate with him and Russell Brand addresses her several times.
JUDGMENT CALL:
This was my first time seeing Russell Brand, the comedian. The 2008 MTV VMA's was just not the right setting for his comedy and where he shines is when he can be onstage, uncut and uncensored and the ability to go off and have fun. This DVD and his performance was the perfect setting for his style and found his entire comedy quite enjoyable and fun!
His humor while self deprecating at times is fast, fluid and fierce but fun and hilarious. His non-stop delivery is flawless and rarely do you see him pause. He's literally energetic and he goes all out!
Because of his popular status and the accomplishments he has done in his career, Brand's comedy is quite fun because his ability to use those situations that people are familiar with and gives you the ability to see things through his perspective behind-the-scenes and his reactions to people who disliked his comedy or his opinions. It's all off-the-cuff and scripted or not scripted, you can tell that doing shows like this where he's not having to guard what he says, this is where Russell Brand shines!
Rarely do you see someone those controversial for his opinions worldwide and then his ability to go use it as a comedy routine. And most of all, he has the look of a pop star, very flamboyant on stage and calling himself an "S&M Willy Wonka". He definitely has an interesting comedic delivery and he's quite unique in presentation.
Overall, "RUSSELL BRAND IN NEW YORK CITY" is a slick production. Comedy Central definitely gave this popular comedian special treatment as he has a beautiful stage setup (most comedians rarely get any set design on stage aside from a stool and bottles of water) and a wide range of camera angles showcasing Brand and the audience.
I definitely enjoyed Russell Brand's comedy performance. I'm a big fan of British comedy but for those wondering if they will like it because he's a British comedian, his comedy routine is actually quite easy for Americans to understand and follow. So, no worries there.
So if you are curious about Russell Brand's style of comedy, definitely give "RUSSELL BRAND IN NEW YORK CITY" a try!
Description of Russell Brand in New York City
British pop icon. Rock star. Ladies man. The unexpected star and scene-stealer of Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the controversial host of the 2008 VMA?s, Russell Brand makes his Comedy Central debut with Russell Brand in New York City. Detailing the difficulty of handling his newfound fame in America, recounting the time he meet the Queen and instructing women on how to approach him, Russell Brand proves he?s the hottest thing to come out of Britain since The Beatles.Bestsellers in DVD
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