Aristocrats
Aristocrats

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Aristocrats

1999
Movie
360 min
English

18th-century England and Ireland viewed through the eyes of four beautiful high-born sisters - Caroline, Emily, Louisa, and Sarah Lennox, great-granddaughters of a king, daughters of a cabinet minister, and wives of politicians and peers.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic79/100
Google Users89%
Director: Paul ProvenzaGenres: Documentary, Comedy

Plot Summary

The documentary 'Aristocrats' explores the legendary, unprintable joke that has been a staple of stand-up comedians for decades. It features numerous comedians sharing their own versions of the joke and discussing its significance in comedy history and its ability to push boundaries. The film delves into the nature of humor, improvisation, and the camaraderie among comedians.

Critical Reception

Aristocrats was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its unique premise and the sheer star power of the comedians involved. Critics praised its insightful exploration of a singular piece of comedic lore and the diverse interpretations of the joke.

What Reviewers Say

  • A hilarious and insightful look into a legendary, boundary-pushing joke.

  • Features an impressive lineup of comedians offering diverse and often outrageous interpretations.

  • Explores the nature of improvisation, censorship, and the comedic spirit.

Google audience: Audiences largely found the film to be extremely funny and a fascinating deep dive into a notorious piece of comedy history. Many appreciated the sheer number of famous comedians involved and their willingness to share their versions of the joke.

Fun Fact

The joke's core structure involves a family telling an agent about their act, which they describe to him in increasingly shocking and taboo terms. The humor lies in the escalating absurdity and the audience's anticipation of the punchline, which is never explicitly stated but implied by the performers' descriptions.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

As this period drama started out, it held my attention just fine. The core family of sisters were interesting and I cared about what happened to them. You can't ask for more than that. I rank the first three episodes fairly highly. My in...