| | Punchline DVD (1 Customer Review)
| Category | Comedies DVDs, Romance Movies, New York City Videos, Standup Comedians | | Starring | Tom Hanks, Sally Field, John Goodman, Paul Mazursky, Damon Wayans, Mark Rydell, Kim Greist, Taylor Negron | | Director | David Seltzer | | Screenwriter | David Seltzer |
Drama about a New Jersey housewife (Sally Field) and a struggling comic (Tom Hanks) trying to hit the big time on the comedy circuit. A behind-the-scenes look at the serious world of stand-up comedy. The film focuses on two aspiring comedians: Steven Gold and Lilah Krytsick. The irresponsible Steven, a former med student, takes all his self-loathing and cynicism and channels them into his routines. Housewife Lilah, by contrast, can't seem to fulfill her dreams of making people laugh. When Steven takes the novice under his wing, her comedic timing slowly begins to develop -- as does a romance between the two... Lilah Krytsick (Sally Field) is a New Jersey housewife and mother of three who has been told all her life that she is funny. Steven Gold (Tom Hanks) is a failed medical student whose natural comedic talent has allowed him to steal the spotlight at New York comedy club the Gas Station, thus keeping him from focusing on the other failures in his life. Lilah decides to follow her dreams and try her luck on the Gas Station stage, but her act falls flat. When she strikes up a friendship with bitter Steven, he helps her sharpen her comedy while she attempts to help him pull his chaotic life together. This unique comedy/drama features a strong supporting cast including John Goodman, Damon Wayans, and Paul Mazursky.
Additional cast (stand-up comics): Pam Matteson, Barry Neikrug, Angel Salazar, Joycee Katz, Mac Robbins, Max Alexander, Paul Kozlowski, Marty Pollio. Punchline Reviews: "...Hanks stands and delivers with a poignant and insightful turn..."
-- Jamie Bryan, Premiere "...Bold, sneaky, brilliant..."
-- Sheila Benson, Los Angeles Times "Hanks is a standout again..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today Punchline | List Price | $9.98 (You save $3.43) | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 1988 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  43412  | | CD Universe Part number | 2407638 | | Catalog number | 7749 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jul 09, 2002 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Running Time | 122 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled; DTS Sound | | Movie Details | Color; Surround Sound; Digital Sound; Letter Boxed; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled; DTS Sound |
Punchline DVD Region 1
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