In a time when comedy usually comes with a four letter word, I’ll take her brand of humor.
Comedy is perhaps the most subjective genre to grade. Some people want their humor edgy and cutting edge; others prefer slapstick; then there´s political humor and celebrity humor; comedy that works only because we cans see the performer; and then there´s the content a blind person could enjoy. This is the latter type. No pretentiousness, just a world weariness, someone who has been around the block enough times to see the humor in not seeing eye to eye with everyone around her.
And the best part?
She can laugh at the people she loves and at herself.
VIDEO:
The 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer is actually quite good for what it is required to do. Background black levels are reasonable while the normal cluster of problems never pop up. Rita´s dress shines on the stage under the lights, never becoming a problem for the filming or the mastering department. You can´t be anything but pleased with the quality here.
AUDIO:
Even though the singular audio track is the original English 2.0 mix, it stands up nicely to the video specs. Again, the only job requirement, so to speak, of the A/V is to bring the information across without distortion or disruption. And that´s exactly what happens: no problems on the audio front, though I did detect a low level hum through some sequences. The sound reminded me of stereo feedback. Most audiences probably won´t notice it since it in no way interferes with the act. There are no subtitles.
EXTRAS:
All we have are a collection of nine short bits featuring Rudner is various. Essentially, she takes her act on the road, just a more vulgar version of it. Running between 1:30 and 6:18, the comedian visits tattoo parlors, Chippendale´s, Star Trek: The Experience and other locales, having fun with the people she finds. Shot in full screen, they lack the detail and quality of the main feature but are still respectable.
PARTING THOUGHTS:
Starting her career as a dancer at the age of 15 on Broadway, it never appears as though Rudner comprises her principles or instincts to appeal to a larger audience. She might be able to draw in bigger audiences by modifying her act-it´s unclear how many more people can line up to see her, considering tickets to her show are one of the hottest commodities in the city. By not changing, Rudner doesn´t alienate her core audience. In a time when comedy usually comes with a four letter word, I´ll take her brand of humor.
And the best part?
She can laugh at the people she loves and at herself.
VIDEO:
The 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer is actually quite good for what it is required to do. Background black levels are reasonable while the normal cluster of problems never pop up. Rita´s dress shines on the stage under the lights, never becoming a problem for the filming or the mastering department. You can´t be anything but pleased with the quality here.
AUDIO:
Even though the singular audio track is the original English 2.0 mix, it stands up nicely to the video specs. Again, the only job requirement, so to speak, of the A/V is to bring the information across without distortion or disruption. And that´s exactly what happens: no problems on the audio front, though I did detect a low level hum through some sequences. The sound reminded me of stereo feedback. Most audiences probably won´t notice it since it in no way interferes with the act. There are no subtitles.
EXTRAS:
All we have are a collection of nine short bits featuring Rudner is various. Essentially, she takes her act on the road, just a more vulgar version of it. Running between 1:30 and 6:18, the comedian visits tattoo parlors, Chippendale´s, Star Trek: The Experience and other locales, having fun with the people she finds. Shot in full screen, they lack the detail and quality of the main feature but are still respectable.
PARTING THOUGHTS:
Starting her career as a dancer at the age of 15 on Broadway, it never appears as though Rudner comprises her principles or instincts to appeal to a larger audience. She might be able to draw in bigger audiences by modifying her act-it´s unclear how many more people can line up to see her, considering tickets to her show are one of the hottest commodities in the city. By not changing, Rudner doesn´t alienate her core audience. In a time when comedy usually comes with a four letter word, I´ll take her brand of humor.
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