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Man On The Moon on DVD (1999)
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The non-conforming, self-destructive career of comedian Andy Kaufman (who found fame as the squeaky-voiced Latka in the 1980s sitcom Taxi) is re-created by Jim Carrey and director Milos Forman in this challenging, off-the-wall biography. Carrey is Kaufman, and he gives everything he's got to Andy's provocative, manipulative stage performances. In an audacious piece of casting, Kaufman's Taxi co-star Danny DeVito portrays his understanding manager, and he too is first-rate. From the bizarre credits scene onwards, Forman keeps the audience unsure of how to perceive Kaufman, a decision that has prompted some critics to complain he does not allow enough insight into the off-stage Andy. That is perhaps the point of the movie, however: after all, you never knew when he had stopped performing.
An intriguing story of an unusual and uncomfortable talent, with a good performance from Carrey; those who were never exposed to Kaufman's comedy are likely to need more convincing that he is worth this elaborate treatment. Time Out In Britain, Andy Kaufman is best remembered as Latka in TV's Taxi. In the US, however, he won a controversial cult... Read more on www.timeout.com Members ReviewsReviews Voted Most HelpfulMost Recent Reviews |
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