Gilbert

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Gilbert

Released Nov 3, 2017

1h 34m

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Comedian Gilbert Gottfried recounts his career and talks about his new life as a family man.

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Gilbert pays tribute to a veteran comedian whose famously grating act belies his thoughtful personality -- and anchors a surprisingly insightful film.

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Ty Burr

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It captures the gentle hilarity with which Gottfried moved through life but also the immense affection in which he was held by his wife and children, his fellow comedians, and strangers in the street.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 15, 2022

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David Ehrlich

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The last thing the world needs right now is another portrait about the fraternity of comedians and their hardscrabble existence as America's schlubbiest road warriors... but "Gilbert" rises above the glut thanks to the strength of its subject.

Rated: B

Aug 14, 2018

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

In Neil Berkeley's fascinating, very funny and sometimes quite melancholy "Gilbert," we get to see the hunched-over, eccentric, surprisingly thoughtful man behind the comedic myth...

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 30, 2017

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

I found myself truly moved by the movie and by the artistry of the man's work. He makes it look brash and vulgar, but it's a finely tuned, boundary-pushing performance piece.

May 20, 2020

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Andy Crump

The Playlist

It's authoritative only to a point, but that doesn't keep it from being utterly compelling all the same.

Rated: B+

Aug 14, 2018

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

A fascinating look at a seemingly meek guy who lives to offend, highlighting career experiences and family ties, creating a portrait of a beloved funnyman that's, at its best, eye-opening.

Rated: B+

Dec 8, 2017

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Brent H

Absolutely a must see. Whoever filmed this documentary is brilliant. It shows so many sides that will surprise you about Gilbert. He is a devout family man and quite a soft guy. The world lost a truly one of a kind when he passed away. RIP Gilbert! 😀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/04/23

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kevin c

This documentary follows comedian Gilbert Gottfried with a look not only at his professional life but a rare look at his personal life, which he still doesn't seem all that comfortable with. Filled with great clips as well as his interactions with his wife and kids as well as with his sisters. I really enjoyed this documentary, as I always thought he was pretty funny and edgy, but this gives you a whole new perspective on the man behind the mania. Fantastic documentary.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Funny, tender, and insightful look at the comedian. (Full disclosure: I think he’s hilarious.) Amazing to realize his entire on stage persona is a finely crafted performance piece.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/22/20

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Audience Member

Great He's a generational talent well portrayed

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

A Very touching & intimate look into Gilbert’s life and career. Dara and his children are just delightful. A great watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/15/18

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Audience Member

Gilbert finally settled down. For one hour and forty goddam minutes. A bit one-note on the family stuff but interesting to see G with the mask *slightly* down.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/18/18

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Synopsis

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried recounts his career and talks about his new life as a family man.

Director: Neil Berkeley
Producer: Neil Berkeley, David Heiman, Maggie Contreras, James Leche
Screenwriter: Neil Berkeley, James Leche
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Gravitas Ventures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 3, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 14, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.4K
Runtime: 1h 34m

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