Review of Private Parts (1997) by Russell G — 08 Sep 2015
I do not like Howard Stern's radio or television show, but I still like this movie. It is nice to see there is a real person with an eventful story underneath his media persona. While I am not into his show, his road to success is actually quite interesting.
It looks at the radio industry and points out a number of insightful flaws. You have to admire his determination and desire to challenge the system even if it means breaking the rules. The tone strikes the right balance in humor and substantive character development, which is not so easy.
Often this movie is funny, but more impressively, the serious side of his professional career and personal life work just as well. The plot avoids the trap of needless details or lingering in one part the life story.
Nor does it gloss over or skip important steps. For the most part, it is entertaining, though it does slow down towards the end. It tells the story well and has the bonus of a humorous undertone. This is also a unique biopic in that Howard Stern plays himself.
He is not doing an impression or an interpretation of someone else. It feels very genuine as if he wants people to understand him better. This movie's biggest achievement is how it gives you an entirely different perspective and a more complete understanding of Howard Stern the man.
This review of Private Parts (1997) was written by Russell G on 08 Sep 2015.
Private Parts has generally received positive reviews.
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