The easiest review for this DVD release would say simply,
this DVD is not in any way funny. End of story. But that would be too easy.
Instead let's just say that this collection of Latino stand up comics falls far
short of offering the best there is.
Shot during a festival that lasted for days, what we are
offered here are glimpses of the comedians that were in attendance performing.
The offerings are wrapped around by host Cheech Marin as he makes quips about
the performers and introduces them, at times giving them awards for various
qualities on display.
The problem is that most of these comedians aren't all that
funny. I would say it's because I'm not their target audience but the fact of
the matter is I've seen some of these performers here and loved them in the
past. Most notably is Paul Rodriquez who seems to have lost the quality that he
had when he first started. The same is true for John Mendoza who at one time I
thought was one of the funniest comedians around. His deadpan delivery was
topped only by Steven Wright.
Perhaps the problem revolves around giving so little time
for each performer so that so many could be on display in this DVD. I'm hoping
that's the case. I know many of those included here have shown they can be
funny but this showcase doesn't display anything worth laughing at. Rather than
watch this I'd suggest catching any of these performers on Comedy Central where
they have the chance to show how funny they can truly be.
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