Sam Kinison - Breaking the Rules

Sam Kinison - Breaking the Rules
by Walter C. Miller

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Actor: Denise Gallup, Dian Gallup, Hugh M. Hefner, Sam Kinison
Director: Walter C. Miller
Writer: Sam Kinison
Editor: Brent Carpenter
Producer: Bill Kinison
Producer: Michael Petok
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 50 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-03-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]

DVD Reviews of Sam Kinison - Breaking the Rules

DVD Review: Too ronchy
Summary: 1 Stars

I like Sam Kinison, but this was for me, discusting. If you like this kind of comedy, you may enjoy it.
Ken P.

DVD Review: Great compilation
Summary: 4 Stars

This is a great video about one of the greatest comedy starts. Kinison life is shown based on previous performances and interviews with people who were around him. To make it even most interesting and funny, we are delighted with higlights of some of his live shows. This DVD is a vital part of any comedy collection.

DVD Review: Turn down the volume
Summary: 4 Stars

A furious presence onstage, Sam Kinison screams, cusses viciously, and makes plenty of gestures involving the use of his microphone and groin. The title of this former minister's performance, "Breaking the Rules", is quite appropriate. Many will laugh hysterically at this show, most will find it entertaining, and (big surprise) some will find it distasteful. Kinison is full of passion and energy, but his delivery needs refinement. The jokes are funny, but the pace of the show is too slow. Kinison wastes too many words, delays the punchlines for too long, and chuckles too often at his own material. The show never stalls to the point of becoming uninteresting, but a faster tempo would have made for a much better show. I assert this fully aware of the fact that Kinison's claim to fame was his ability to lull the audience a bit and catch them off guard with his famous screams. Usually four letter words, always perfectly timed, Kinison could holler up a storm to keep things shocking and hilarious. It is very unfortunate that his life was cut short. Breaking the Rules showcases a diamond in the rough that could have really shined one day. Any fan of standup comedy that has never seen Sam Kinison should check this out.

It must be noted that this was filmed in 1987. It sounds incredibly ignorant to consider AIDS a gay disease today. But many of us were that ignorant in the 80s. Still, he makes stronger statements concerning "alternative lifestyles" in the bonus material, which is sure to offend many people. Perhaps all people, as the bonus clips are simply not funny to state it kindly. Also, the DVD includes a commentary track narrated by Sam's brother and sister-in-law. They offer insights which may be of interest to hard-core Kinison fans that aren't put to sleep by their boring dialogue.

DVD Review: One of the best
Summary: 5 Stars

listen to one of the greatest comics ever. Too bad he died so young.

DVD Review: Ok but Not Great
Summary: 2 Stars

I saw him live in 1987 when he was hot and hoped this would be a great reminder of his hilarious sense of humor and delivery but it was far too short (only 45 minutes) and only had a couple of good routines. My hopes were higher than what this delivered! The bonus material was taken from Vegas when he was near the end and it really was not very funny. I would recommend looking at another DVD of his rather than purhcase this one.

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