Lenny

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Joaquin U @Joaquin1 Jul 26 Entertaining. A biopic about Lenny Bruce, the stand‑up comedian with a raw style, a social commentator who tackled taboo topics at a time when that meant persecution and jail. The script is notable, the direction tight, and the cast strong—Hoffman delivers an excellent performance, while Valerie Perrine shows both talent and beauty. It does get a bit tiresome, though, and it never really stirs any emotional reaction. Still, not bad if you’re in the mood for auteur cinema. See more Alejandro E @Alex970 Jun 13 Insolence as a comic device. The rise and fall of a comedian who feared nothing and no one, portrayed with near-mastery by a then-young Dustin Hoffman. The fact that the character isn’t widely known should be no excuse for not watching it. See more Leaburn O @RT35452347 May 21 Slow burn at first but builds gravitas and intensity as the story unwinds. A biopic worth watching for its cultural significance. Watched on Amazon Prime. See more Irene M @igawel 07/29/2023 Dustin Hoffman does a good job portraying the character, especially the finger snapping. I hated the very very last scene. I started thinking alot about George Carlin, after it was over. See more Georgan G @RT98616417 01/30/2023 This movie is a reminder that words are cultural, never "bad" or "obscene." It's been too long for most reading this to remember Lenny Bruce, but he was the 1st to use comedy for social change. See more Shioka O @RT54204327 09/18/2022 I somehow felt that this is a lengthy when I was watching. Anyways cinematography is amazing, well crafted and just beautiful. See more Read all reviews

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