Review of The Comedy (2012) by Amanda S — 15 Nov 2012

Go enjoy all of its disturbingly dark humor.

This review of The Comedy (2012) was written by Amanda S on 15 Nov 2012.

The Comedy has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Greg D (618) on 03 Oct 2014

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By Holly R (220) on 19 Jul 2013

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By Christopher A (601) on 03 Jul 2013

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By Tom M (1,308) on 29 Jul 2013

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A searing study of an aging hipster who encapsulates the misanthropy popular culture's notion of what it means to be funny…

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By Bill T (1,098) on 22 Mar 2016

Both absurd and profound at the same time. One of the more unique films I've seen in awhile…

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By Justin T (783) on 05 Jul 2013

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