Review of The Jerk (1979) by Greg R — 11 Oct 2016
"The Jerk" is an enjoyable if slightly uneven comedy. Some of the jokes are particularly funny, with the film hitting its zenith slightly after the middle, whereas others remain only mildly amusing.
The story itself is arguably a little too familiar and that keeps the film down a bit, although Steve Martin's idiosyncratic performance does provide quite a sense of personality. Overall, "The Jerk" is worth watching, even just for those sporadic moments of iconic comedic brilliance.
This review of The Jerk (1979) was written by Greg R on 11 Oct 2016.
The Jerk has generally received positive reviews.
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