Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
Movie Overview
Release date: 2007
Runtime: 89 min
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, John Landis, Don Rickles, Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro, Richard Lewis, Victor Figueredo, Conrad Hermogenes, Paul Shefrin,
Director: John Landis
Produced by: John Landis, Robert Engelman, Mike Richardson, Larry Rickles, Bryan Basham
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The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crystal, Rosanna Barr, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, etc.) and young comedians (Jeff Atoll, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, etc.). We have interviewed over 30 people including actors, directors (John Landis, Christopher Guest, Sidney Poitier, Jay Leno, etc.) and various people in Don's life (his composer, orchestra, manager etc.). In addition, we will use some of Don's home movies, clips from the Tonight Show, various TV shows, movies etc. We'll see one of the last great comedians of his era.
Critics Reviews
Orlando Sentinel | 2008-01-31
It's a comedy history lesson and a look inside the sentimental sap who has never changed his act, never been politically correct, and is still a big-time headliner well into his 80s.
And Landis, a filmmaker who has spent years in the wilderness since T he Twilight Zone disaster , has such a connection.
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DVD MovieGuide | 2008-10-02
We get a fond and entertaining look at the comedian in Mr. Warmth, a somewhat inconsistent but usually enjoyable documentary ...
Reviewed by Colin Jacobson: One of the few remaining links to the glory days of Las Vegas, Don Rickles is still going strong in his eighties.
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The Kansas City Star | 2007-11-30
But here's the amazing thing about "Mr.
Anyone who has seen an extended performance by the so-called "Merchant of Venom" knows that moment will come, when the restless pacing stops and Rickles stands alone on stage, drenched in sweat, telling his audience that what the world needs now is love.
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (Collector's Edition) (2007)
While I dont think that Don Rickles pioneered his brand of insult humor, he certainly perfected it.We take a look at the legendary comedian in Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project , a new documentary from director John Landis. ... Full Article
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
offers a conventional nonfiction look at the insult-spewing comedy legend, comprised of myriad film, TV, and live performance clips, as well as a cavalcade of yesteryear and present-day celebrities who gush about the iconically combative star. ... Full Article
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