Man of the Year
Dvd release date: 02/20/2007
Starring: Robin Williams, Laura Linney
Director: Barry Levinson
Category: Comedy
Rated: PG-13
Comedy superstar Robin Williams (”RV,” “The Birdcage,” “Mrs. Doubtfire”) plays Tom Dobbs, a comedian who made it to the top by telling it like it is. When he decides to run for president to unleash his trademark comic rants on the powers that be, something extraordinary happens - he wins! From the director of “Good Morning, Vietnam” and “Wag The Dog” comes an irreverent comedy hit with a hilarious all-star cast that is sure to win your vote for the best comedy of the year. “Man On The Moon” - Based on a true story, Jim Carrey stunningly portrays the late Andy Kaufman - considered the most innovative, eccentric and enigmatic comic of his time - in “Man On The Moon”. “Jim Carrey is extraordinary” says The New York Post. “Jim Carrey may be a better Andy Kaufman than Andy Kaufman” writes Newsweek. Also starring Danny DeVito as Kaufman’s manager, Courtney Love as the woman Andy falls in love with and Paul Giamatti as his best friend. You’ll stand up and cheer for Carrey in one of the year’s most entertaining movies! (Publisher)
Summary of critic ratings:
Chicago Tribune: *1/2 (out of four)
New York Post: * (out of four)
USA Today: ** (out of four)
Overall: *1/2 (out of four)
Tags: andy kaufman, barry levinson, comedy, courtney love, danny devito, jim carrey, laura linney, man of the year dvd, paul giamatti