Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe
Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe

Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe

2016Movie81 minEnglish

It's Rob Lowe's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

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IMDb6.1/10
Google Users76%
Director: Peter PrincipatoGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Comedy Central comes to Hollywood to celebrate and relentlessly mock the career and life of actor Rob Lowe. Esteemed guests, including close friends and colleagues, take the stage to deliver stinging, yet loving, jabs at the beloved actor. The night is filled with laughter, personal anecdotes, and hilariously brutal honesty.

Critical Reception

The roast received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics noting that it was a more good-natured and less offensive roast than some of Comedy Central's previous installments. While some found it tame, others appreciated the personal touch and the genuine affection between Lowe and the roasters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Generally seen as a lighter, more affectionate roast compared to others.
  • Praised for its good humor and the positive rapport between Lowe and the roasters.
  • Some viewers found it to be less edgy than expected from a Comedy Central Roast.

Google audience: Audience members generally enjoyed the roast, finding it funny and appreciating that it felt less mean-spirited than some previous roasts. Many noted Rob Lowe's good sportsmanship and the overall positive vibe of the event.

Fun Fact

Peyton Manning, a former NFL quarterback, was a surprise roaster and made several jokes referencing his own career and his perceived rivalry with Rob Lowe.

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