The King of Comedy (1982)
1982
PG
109 Minutes
The King of Comedy is a bitterly evil satire of show business. Rupert Pupkins is obsessed with becoming famous so he aims at kidnapping one of the best in the business, Jerry Langford.
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A cruel comedy where the boundary between fantasy and reality is blurred. Robert De Niro gives a transformative performance as the childish and desperate Rupert Pupkin. Scorsese lends his subtle dark edge to this satire which leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. It is an absolute joy to watch whilst also being extremely painful. Without a doubt, this is one of Scorsese's most profound and respectful works.2 member like this review.
