Customer Reviews

All Over the Place

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Frank is a funny guy with a lot of voices, but unfortunately this routine doesn't really do much with them. If you're a fan of Frank's CD release, you'll have heard about 80% of this act. It's kind of sad that he's had years between that CD and this release, but he hasn't come up with much new material. Brian Regan and Jeff Dunham have released 2 DVDs in the past two years and come up with completely new acts.

What little new material that is there is funny at times. Absolutely the standout moment in the show is a part of the bonus materials. It's an encore presentation in which Frank does a Jonathan Winters impression that is absolutely hilarious and spot-on. Then it's back to his standard "Chris Farley is Batman" closer.

The bonus materials on the DVD are the encore, a quick look at some of the makeup work on him, some spots with him doing John Madden out in different places, and a short blooper reel.

If you have Frank's CD, you can skip this. If this is your first introduction to his work, it's funny.

THis is very funny, and also very clean. one or two slightly suggestive double entendres, but otherwise have no fear of the kids viewing it. HE has that Robin Williams quality of shifting from one personality to the next vey quickly. I lent this to my sister, and she already lent it to someone else; I hope I get it back ! I think you'll really enjoy it...

Purchased this video after seeing a couple of clips of Mr. Caliendo on YouTube. He does some really funny impressions, but there is a lot of repetition due to the limited material. After five or ten minutes it starts to get old. You can only watch his head-bobbing imitation of President Bush so many times before you start wanting to see something different. Cannot recommend this video.

Funny for what it is, a nonstop impression marathon. I appreciate and enjoy Frank Caliendo's brand of humor, and his ability to take on so many different roles is amazing. However, as one reviewer mentioned, one of the problems with this particular show is that if you've seen Caliendo on television, then most of this stuff won't surprise you. You'll still probably get some laugh out loud moments, but some of the bits and gags get a bit repetitive (he goes back to Bill Clinton and George W. Bush again and again), and, as the title alludes to, Caliendo doesn't have any real direction in this act, but seems to be "all over the place." Still, it is worth the viewing just to see the repertoire of characters he can impersonate: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, John Madden, Charles Barkley, Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Dr. Phil, Jerry Seinfeld. I thought his best bits were the impressions of John Madden, and his football analysis. He even has some lesser known talents in there too. Over all, better than average but there is probably some funnier Caliendo stand up out there.

3 ½ stars

I'm a huge fan of Frank Caliendo. I bought the Giggles Shaky Cam DVD off of his website and the Make the Voices Stop CD and both Frank on the Radio CDs. That's all hilarious, wonderful stuff. Then he released this half-hearted hodgepodge of half-bits that is funny if you haven't seen him before, but a disappointment if you're looking for new material. I feel like this was phoned in. I'm sad.

Frank Caliendo is the best impressionist to come along in years. Not only are his voices perfect, his facial expressions and gestures are fantastic. I've watched this video 5 times now and it makes me laugh every time. I'm buying it for several birthday gifts!

When you want to hear impersonations from a comedian, look no further. Frank's impressions are as realistic as they get. I don't know many people who can do a dead on impression of George Bush and John Madden and have practically the same mannerisms. This is not only a hilarious DVD, but this also proves that comedians can be funny without being obnoxiously raunchy. I don't mind when comedians swear at all, but some just have a very limited vocabulary (i.e. Andrew Dice Clay). Check this one out.

Frank is a real talented guy. He can do so many voices and faces that it is amazing. See him change from Bush to Robin Williams and then "Boom", to John Madden. His impressions are superb; his material could be a lot funnier with better writers. Who am I to say...he is booked in Vegas on a 10 year contract. Hmmmm....is that good thing??

Frank Caliendo is a talented impressionist. If you like his impression of John Madden and George W., you will love this DVD. He is right on with his impression of Kramer and Jerry Seinfeld and others! Funny stuff.

My husband and I really enjoyed this DVD. We are looking forward to seeing Frank Caliendo in person in February.