If you are a die-hard fan of Jerry Lewis, this film is for you! If you like him but don't love him, this film is also for you...but might be a bit too much and a slight editing would probably make it more enjoyable because it's A LOT about Jerry. If you hate him and his comedy, then I suggest you watch anything but this! As for me, I used to be very indifferent to him and his films. That was, until I saw him in person a few years ago. The man was in his mid-80s (he's almost 89 now) and got out of his wheelchair and sauntered across the stage like a man of 40. And, during the interview of Lewis, he was on...I mean REALLY on...with the full attention of everyone in the theater. There simply are few raconteurs who live for the audience and light up like him...and that is when I became a big fan. So for me, this film was great...but I know it isn't for everyone.
Instead of the style of this documentary, I simply would have liked to have heard Lewis talk for 2 hours. Instead he talks a little, you see him perform a little, you see a few of his film clips AND you see a lot of famous adoring fans talk about him and his craft. This is very nice...but instead of hearing everyone gush over him and kiss his butt (figurative, of course)....I would have just loved to hear from him and him alone. I know he's a great man and a mega- star and I didn't need to hear all the accolades. Still, it's well worth seeing and was quite enjoyable.
Instead of the style of this documentary, I simply would have liked to have heard Lewis talk for 2 hours. Instead he talks a little, you see him perform a little, you see a few of his film clips AND you see a lot of famous adoring fans talk about him and his craft. This is very nice...but instead of hearing everyone gush over him and kiss his butt (figurative, of course)....I would have just loved to hear from him and him alone. I know he's a great man and a mega- star and I didn't need to hear all the accolades. Still, it's well worth seeing and was quite enjoyable.