All Joking Aside

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All Joking Aside

2019

1h 23m

Comedy

Drama

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An aspiring stand-up comic seeks guidance from a washed-up comedian who heckled her during her first amateur gig.

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Michael A. Smith

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A film about stand-up should, of course, be funny and "All Joking Aside" has some side splitting moments. But it also has heart, which makes it a rarity in the genre'. The heart here comes from the performances of the three leads.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 26, 2020

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Hasitha Fernando

Flickering Myth

In spite of a few formulaic story beats, All Joking Aside rides strong on emotionally resonating performances and a thoughtful script filled with humor and heart. Just the kind of movie we need to navigate these dark depressing times.

Nov 24, 2020

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M.V. Moorhead

Less Hat, Moorhead

It works in this Canadian production because the veteran Markinson and the relative novice Harewood are both charming, and director Shannon Kohli, working from a script by James Pickering, captures an unforced chemistry between them.

Nov 23, 2020

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Tim Brennan

About Boulder

Director Shannon Kohli shows us that the process of crafting and executing an act takes an inhuman level of focus, and the costs can be brutal.

Nov 21, 2020

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Joel Fisher

Battle Royale With Cheese

Not a particularly original routine, but the performances outshine the material.

Nov 15, 2020

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

What prevents All Joking Aside from being successful aren't the jokes (many of which land nicely) or the performances (a few being a little too stiff), but the rush to get to the good stuff instead of putting the time in to earn it.

Rated: 2.5/5

Nov 13, 2020

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Giuseppe N

Good movie, unpretentious, with convincing actors and a big heart. Recommended!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Audience Member

I love a standup movie done well 4.0

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/08/22

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Audience Member

a pleasant, feel good, movie. Perfectly enjoyable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

I really liked it. It is a drama about serious issues told within a story about those brave enough to try to launch a career in stand-up comedy. That said, some of the jokes are funny - especially if you keep in mind they are jokes told by someone just starting out. Other characters are endearing as well - a nice way to spend some time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

A feel good flick with strong performances from the leads and a good mix of laughs and more serious moments

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Synopsis

An aspiring stand-up comic seeks guidance from a washed-up comedian who heckled her during her first amateur gig.

Director: Shannon Kohli
Producer: Jon Ornoy
Screenwriter: James Pickering
Production Co: Animal Mother Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 11, 2020
Runtime: 1h 23m

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