Dir. Martin Scorsese · Starring Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard, Shelley Hack, Frederick de Cordova · Music Robbie Robertson
“It's no laughing matter.”
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Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
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This film feels like a slow, uncomfortable descent into a meticulously crafted delusion, offering a darkly comedic yet unsettling look at the pursuit of fame. It's a cringe-inducing character study, wrapped in a satirical critique of celebrity culture and the desperate lengths one might go to achieve recognition. Prepare for an audacious, mean-spirited laugh.
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