Greg Behrendt Is Uncool
Greg Behrendt Is Uncool

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Greg Behrendt Is Uncool

2005
Movie
64 min
English

Comedian and best-selling author Greg Behrendt stifles the sound of the dying hipster deep inside as he deconstructs the popular perception of "cool" while simultaneously re-defining the concept of "adulthood" in this stand up performance captured live at the Improv in San Jose.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Greg BehrendtGenres: Comedy, Documentary

Plot Summary

Comedian Greg Behrendt, best known for co-creating the reality show 'Sex, Love & Other Stuff,' attempts to understand why he's perceived as 'uncool.' Through interviews with friends, family, and fellow comedians, Behrendt explores the elusive nature of coolness and his own struggles to achieve it. The film is a humorous and self-deprecating look at self-perception and the societal pressures to be trendy.

Critical Reception

Greg Behrendt Is Uncool received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised Behrendt's raw honesty and self-deprecating humor, finding the documentary relatable and insightful. However, some reviewers felt the film lacked a strong narrative drive and could be overly niche in its focus on the comedian's personal quest for coolness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its genuine and self-aware humor.

  • Found relatable in its exploration of societal pressures and self-perception.

  • Some critics found the narrative a bit meandering.

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Fun Fact

The documentary's premise stems from Behrendt's genuine confusion and curiosity about why he was consistently labeled as 'uncool' by others, despite his successful career.

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