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De Niro as comedy star? #182992
02/16/03 01:52 PM 02/16/03 01:52 PM
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What do you think of De Niro's comedy career (Analyze This, Meet the Parents)? I liked the first movie but thought the second didn't work, partly because of Ben Stiller.
Re: De Niro as comedy star? #182993
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He was funniest in "King of Comedy." I didn't like the others.

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Re: De Niro as comedy star? #182994
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I think he was also funny in both Midnight Run and We're No Angels.
Re: De Niro as comedy star? #182995
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Not to give the impression that I don't have a sense of humor, cause I do, but I seldom will see a comedy,as I prefer drama/action/adventure much more. As far as DeNiro in comedy goes, I have only seen "The King of Comedy" and it was a dark humor type movie. I liked that one. I've not been interested in seeing the others. Not that he isn't good, but I'd rather see him in a very serious role, cause I think he's at his best then. IMHO.

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Re: De Niro as comedy star? #182996
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I loved Analyze this and meet the parents was good tho not so much for DeNiro as Ben Stiller stole it.

I hated that thing he did when he dressed in army gear with that hat and spoke in that stupid voice, what was that called.....I could only watch 15 mins of it anyway

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Re: De Niro as comedy star? #182997
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Does anyone else agree with me that he is funny as hell in serious roles like Casino, and Goodfellas...I dunno i jus find it hysterical seeing him in those big ol' glasses in casino, certain parts he doesnt even mean to be funny but i laugh my ass off jus seeing how he portrays people, and Pesci as well in both movies...

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Does anyone else agree with me that he is funny as hell in serious roles like Casino, and Goodfellas...I dunno i jus find it hysterical seeing him in those big ol' glasses in casino, certain parts he doesnt even mean to be funny but i laugh my ass off jus seeing how he portrays people, and Pesci as well in both movies...
i think it's his acting which makes me laugh. it's so believable that i watch in admiration and can't help but laugh in awe.

he is funniest in king of comedy, followed by midnight run, but of course he is hilarious in roles in which he isn't meaning to be funny.

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Re: De Niro as comedy star? #182999
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he is hilarious in roles in which he isn't meaning to be funny.
I agree. I love Midnight Run, where De Niro was part of an excellent ensemble of actors. This movie had some hilarious moments, but it wasn't a "comedy." The same goes for King of Comedy. (Can you imagine Scorcese directing an out-and-out comedy movie?)

Analyze This and Meet the Parents were clearly situation comedies. De Niro was playing off comedy actors. It would be interesting to see him paired with Robin Williams.
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DeNiro Comedy Roles:

Analyze That
ShowTime
Meet The Parents
Rocky & Bullwinkle
Wag The Dog
Mad Dog & Glory
Mistress
We're No Angels
Midnight Run
Brazil
King of Comedy
Gang That Couldnt Shoot Straight
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