Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill
Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill

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Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill

1999
Movie
114 min
English

Eddie Izzard takes her show to San Francisco to give a brief history of pagan and Christian religions, the building of Stonehenge, the birth of the Church of England and of Western empires, and the need for a European dream.

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IMDb8.1/10
Director: Lawrence JordanGenres: Comedy, Stand-up

Plot Summary

Recorded live at the Community Theatre in Pasadena, California, Eddie Izzard delivers a masterclass in surreal, historical, and deeply personal stand-up comedy. Izzard hilariously explores a vast range of topics, from the French Revolution and the nature of God to the peculiarities of animal behavior and the challenges of modern life. With his unique blend of intellectual wit and uninhibited performance, 'Dress to Kill' showcases Izzard's distinctive comedic voice.

Critical Reception

Eddie Izzard's 'Dress to Kill' was met with widespread critical acclaim, celebrated for its intellectual depth, audacious humor, and Izzard's charismatic performance. Critics lauded the show's ability to tackle complex subjects with both intelligence and laugh-out-loud absurdity, cementing its status as a landmark in stand-up comedy specials.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intelligent and wide-ranging subject matter.

  • Lauded for Eddie Izzard's unique and charismatic performance style.

  • Recognized for its blend of historical anecdotes and absurdist humor.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Dress to Kill' consistently highlights Eddie Izzard's brilliant comedic mind and engaging stage presence, with many viewers appreciating the show's intelligent humor and diverse topics.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program.

Fun Fact

During the filming of 'Dress to Kill,' Eddie Izzard was on day 160 of her 43-marathon run across the UK for charity, a feat that became the subject of her subsequent show 'Definite Article'.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

This was just... well... he ruined so many things for me. I can't watch The Great Escape without laughing at Eddie Izzard now. I went to Italy and would giggle out of the blue because of Eddie Izzard... ... and, honestly, I stole so m...