Film Review - Documentary

Gilbert (2017)

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Movie Poster for Gilbert (2017)

Movie Poster for Gilbert (2017)

Gilbert (2017)

C. & B&W – 99m.
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen

Starring: Gilbert Gottfried, Dave Attell, Joy Behar, Richard Belzer, Lewis Black, Bill Burr, Susie Essman, Jim Gaffigan, Judy Gold, Whoopi Goldberg, Arlene Gottfried, Dara Gottfried, Karen Gottfried, Arenio Hall, Penn Jillette, Richard Kind, Artie Lange, Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, Jim Norton, Joe Piscopo, Paul Provenza, Jeffrey Ross, Fran Santopadre, Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Van Dyke. 

Documentary on the life and career of comedian Gilbert Gottfried. While this is a touching look at the life and career of Gilbert Gottfried, and it certainly paints a different picture of Gottfried of stage VS on stage, one can’t escape that the film is about as ill at ease talking about the man as the man himself is about being talked about. Those with Autism Level 1 or Asperger’s Syndrome may notice some traits of the disorder in Gottfried. A curio to be sure, the film is moving, warm and revealing. Word of advise: Do not watch with young kids, despite Gilbert Gottfried being the voice of Iago in the Aladdin franchise.

Available on Blu–ray, DVD & Digital Copy.