DeNiro's portrayal of a character desperate to be famous but lacking in any particular talent is both deeply disturbing and very funny. Feels a little dated visually but perhaps this adds to the sense of time and place.
This review of The King of Comedy (1982) was written by Jonathan F on 21 May 2008.
The King of Comedy has generally received very positive reviews.
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