Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

2011
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
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Released: 24 June 2011 Released
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Country: United States of America
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Official Website: http://conanobriencantstop.com/
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A documentary that follows the former Tonight Show. Filmed during Conan’s ”Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television” comedy tour, after his departure from the Tonight Show, takes viewers into an intimate journey of O’Brien’s life.

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Ashish Aggarwal The documentary doesn't aim to glorify the popular late night host, but it does show the feelings of a common man within the celebrity.There are times, where he is so vulnerable and angry, out of fatigue or just annoyed by someone else's slacking.The best part for me was that it focuses mainly on the backstage moments disconnected from the audience. It gives the insight into the hardwork and stress which goes into the comic buffoonery on stage.You can feel that he is a grateful person but at the same time, insensitivity pisses him off towards the same people. He wishes to acknowledge everyone but his fatigue and stress takes over at times. He just wants peace and solace at times instead of the love from fans and friends. One can easily relate to his feelings and emotions even though circumstances are as different as they can get.The documentary displays how the man never stops working. His relentless hard work is inspiring at times.In all, a brilliant insight into the common man within the celebrity.
Sean Lamberger I've heard from several people that his attitude in this documentary has damaged their perception of Conan as a person. In some ways, I can understand where they're coming from; his humor on a person-to-person basis is much more biting and acidic than it is on television, and the film's approach of basically lining up every joke told behind the scenes, back-to-back-to-back, does give the impression that he's constantly picking on anyone who dares to enter the dressing room. That it also cuts away so quickly after every punchline doesn't give us a chance to understand the context of the conversation or the target's response to his barbs. The japes are constantly funny, but that uncertainty about their reception ultimately keeps the laughs from flowing freely. There's also an impression that he's always on, telling jokes without taking a breath - even during quiet moments at home with his wife and kids. To some, that might make him seem imposing and attention-seeking, but I took it as his way of dealing with the stress of an overloaded schedule, uncertain future and relentless media attention that he was working through at the time, just weeks after his public blowup with NBC. Conan runs with a very funny group of guys, and their puns combined with the glimpses both on the stage and behind the curtains at his "Prohibited Tour" make for some great material. It's just not an entirely friendly atmosphere for unbridled comedy.
biography98 Not only is he not likable but, more important for a comedian, he is not funny-never was. He is known in the trade as a "paper comic". Why he was ever handed that important NBC job is beyond me. Whenever I see him I think of The Amateur Hour. Where's Ted Mack? You want funny, read my very wicked and sick comedy book THE HUMOR ABOUT HILLARY. Now that is funny!! O'Brien makes Jerry Seinfeld look like Chaplin. Why do some people confuse mean-spiritedness with genius? There is nothing noble, funny or pretty about an unchecked ego. Leave it at the door and just do your thing. This film is a waste of time. The running time is approximately 89 minutes but it seems much, much longer. The Midwestern audiences in the film don't know from comedy. Like a Letterman audience, they will laugh and applaud at anything. Maybe Letterman, Seinfeld and this guy should team up and do a cross-country tour.
Jacob McLaughlin Ever since middle school, I have been a huge fan of Conan O'Brien. I would only watch his show on Fridays or over school breaks because if I got caught being up so late, I'd get in trouble. But when he started on The Tonight Show, I stayed up late and watched it anyways no matter the day. So I was watching every night as the battle for The Tonight Show unfolded and, like many, I gave all of my support to him. So after leaving the Tonight Show, he planned a 32-city live tour, which is what the film focuses on.The tour moments are fun, especially the backstage bits. During the Radio City Music Hall show, we see Conan, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert backstage preparing their skit a mere 9 minutes before they go on stage and perform it. We really see the creativity that went into this tour and they pulled it off nicely. There are moments after the shows where he complains about not wanting to meet fans, but he does it anyways. He definitely shows much appreciation for them and all of their support.We get to see a darker side of Conan in the film. At one point, he teases Jack McBrayer, calling him a hick and even making up a song on the spot that's very dark, yet I found myself laughing. Who wouldn't be able to go into a darker place after losing one of the biggest television shows of all time? Honestly the film made me love Conan even more. Even though he does act somewhat mean at times, his amazing team still sticks with him. He has such a wonderful group of people supporting him. There are some really nice moments of him with long time friend and sidekick, Andy Richter. You can really tell that they will always be there for each other. Also I have to give credit to Sona Movsesian, Conan's assistant, who handles him well at some pretty rough times.I think documentaries about entertainers are always great to see. You get to see much more of them than you do on TV or on stage. This is one of the best I've ever seen and I'm not just saying this because I'm a Conan fanatic, but this film is very well made. We get to see moments of Conan that we normally don't get to and it's fascinating to watch. The film gets dark at times, but for the most part, it's hilarious. The film is a must see for Conan fans and it's the year's absolute best film. I don't think there will be a more honest, funny and entertaining film this year. Go Team Coco.