A+ for effort, passion, and quirky-ness.
A for style of filming.
A for the cast.
B for all around feeling and ending.
C for "plot" - fiction vs documentary vs biography.
In addition to Brian Regan, John Mulaney, and Jo Koy, among others, Mike Birbiglia has fast become one of my all time favorite comedians. So much so that I bought all of his CDs, subsequently listened to them via my cell - even though I told myself I wouldn't yet. My fiance and I will be traveling soon, and we plan on listening to various comedian's CDs along the way, so I was supposed to "save it" for the trip. But I changed my mind. Listened anyway and told my fiance I wouldn't mind listening to them again :). I used up half my data feature allotment for the month already! THAT is how much I enjoy his humor!
Alas, I digress. Sleepwalk With Me. A movie of Mike's creation. There were some facts and names that were changed, but it was basically about his sleepwalking disorder and how he started out in the stand up comedy business. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be, but then again I didn't really know what to expect. I loved it over all, though. I definitely appreciate its authenticity and how it touches on difficult life topics and things that make people feel uncomfortable.
Movie aside, Mike Birbiglia is quite impressive. "I know! I'm in the future too!" True, authentic, hilarious, down-to-Earth humor that you just cannot resist. He teaches us how to ultimately be honest with yourself and others, to follow your dreams, to take yourself seriously yet find humor in your experiences. To be there for yourself and others on purpose! His movie gets a 7; he gets a 10 :).
Gleenobly's rating: 7/10
A for style of filming.
A for the cast.
B for all around feeling and ending.
C for "plot" - fiction vs documentary vs biography.
In addition to Brian Regan, John Mulaney, and Jo Koy, among others, Mike Birbiglia has fast become one of my all time favorite comedians. So much so that I bought all of his CDs, subsequently listened to them via my cell - even though I told myself I wouldn't yet. My fiance and I will be traveling soon, and we plan on listening to various comedian's CDs along the way, so I was supposed to "save it" for the trip. But I changed my mind. Listened anyway and told my fiance I wouldn't mind listening to them again :). I used up half my data feature allotment for the month already! THAT is how much I enjoy his humor!
Alas, I digress. Sleepwalk With Me. A movie of Mike's creation. There were some facts and names that were changed, but it was basically about his sleepwalking disorder and how he started out in the stand up comedy business. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be, but then again I didn't really know what to expect. I loved it over all, though. I definitely appreciate its authenticity and how it touches on difficult life topics and things that make people feel uncomfortable.
Movie aside, Mike Birbiglia is quite impressive. "I know! I'm in the future too!" True, authentic, hilarious, down-to-Earth humor that you just cannot resist. He teaches us how to ultimately be honest with yourself and others, to follow your dreams, to take yourself seriously yet find humor in your experiences. To be there for yourself and others on purpose! His movie gets a 7; he gets a 10 :).
Gleenobly's rating: 7/10
