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Craig Ferguson: A Wee Bit o' Revolution

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I went to see one of Craig's live shows and laughed so hard my stomach hurt. Nothing is as good as seeing the show live, but the DVD is pretty close. He has tremendous energy and enthusisam and really connects with the audience.

The interview that was included on the DVD was great too. The main thing you can say about Craig is that he's genuine. I think that's why so many people feel such a connection with him.

I paid about $12 for this....so that is about the price of a movie ticket these days. Most movies I spend that on stink...so before throwing this in the trash as another reviewer suggested..lets keep the price in mind. I enjoyed myself a great deal during his standup. I don't put him up with current greats like Brian Reagan, Robert Schimmel or even Christopher Titus and certainly not comedy gods like Carlin..but Ferguson is charming and funny and I will watch this from time to time. The bonus interview is very enlightening and the extra speech fun. This is a very good value for money folks. If you like standup...want a different perspective and certainly if you are a fan of Mr Ferguson...lighten up and enjoy!

I went to this comedy show live back in October and it was everything I remembered it to be. Craig is hilarious, and it is the full show with all the parts they cut out for the Comedy Central special. The only disappointment is they made me believe that the warm-up comedian that was at the original taping was also going to be on the DVD, but he wasn't. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a good laugh.

One's enjoyment of this DVD is a function of one's liking for Craig Ferguson. I'm a huge fan, so I thought it was terrific. It is a convenient and inexpensive way to view his act as performed in personal appearances. We had seen Craig about six months ago in Las Vegas, and the DVD is that performance revisited. I would caution for those who might be concerned, that at the least it is PG-13, and more likely R rated, based on the narrative.
Craig is a funny guy, and I'm happy to have this DVD.

First of all a little credit to Mr. Ferguson: this is his first stand-up special (as Comedy Central has announced more times than I care to remember and Craig himself states in the act). That being said, he does an excellent job of easing you into the heavier, funnier bits. His act may not seem as polished as other established comedians, but we all know what happened when funnyman Greg Giraldo of Comedy Central acclaim had his own T.V. show...it tanked! I don't think Craig Ferguson should stick to either gig--he shows definite promise with his stand-up ability!

The DVD is a bargain at $12 with more content than some full-length Hollywood movies out on the market right now. You get a honest, in-depth (though light-hearted which is refreshing he doesn't take himself too seriously like a lot of celebrities do when sharing their opinions) interview with Ferguson and a speech he made at a college in Boston on the Fourth of July no less.

For the parents: there is a bit of cussing and naughty humor, but it's in good taste (believe it or not) and comes off endearing when played by such a likable comedian. Buy this comedy special so we can encourage him to do another one!

"Craig Ferguson: A Wee Bit O'Revolution" is a standup performance filmed live at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston. Ferguson, host of CBS's "Late, Late Show," was recently granted American citizenship. His performance covers a number of topics as the comedian shares his insights on rehab and why junkies are fun to be around. He also criticizes the latest big-screen James Bond for not being hairy enough. If you're offended by off-color language, be warned. Ferguson uses plenty of it on the DVD, and provides an overlong dissertaion on [...] size. Comedy-wise, however, the DVD is a winner with the comedian in top form. Though this concert premiered on Comedy Central on March 22, 2009, the DVD includes features not seen on television: an interview with Ferguson and a speech he gave at Boston's Fanneuil Hall.

I have watched this DVD--Craig Ferguson's standup routine--several times and I laugh out loud each and every time. He tells stories about what he's been through but it's woven throughout his comedy routine so it never seems like he's just telling a story. He is just self-deprecating enough and is able to poke fun at himself so that he comes across as human as the next guy. If you like him even a little, I recommend this DVD and you will become as big a fan as I am now.

First, my husband and I have been huge fans of Craig since early 2006, when we discovered him by accident one night after Dave Letterman. We've watched him regularly, I'd say religiously ever since, and have seen him mature into a comedian and TV host who's the equal or better of Dave and Jay, and consistently better than Conan even on a string of so-so nights.

We consider him the wittiest, most original and funniest of the major networks' late-night comedians. He is in a true class by himself, and is also a class act on TV.

Neither of us are what you would call prudish. We enjoy Craig's sexual-ambiguity and double-entendre TV routines immensely, and appreciate his interview style and definite winning way with the ladies. He's truly the only guy who can pull this stuff off so successfully, night after night.

Our problem comes in with his standup routine. We've seen him once in person, and have purchased this DVD. I said that we're not prudish, but have to qualify that some when it comes to the standup. Yes, Craig's sex jokes, gay takeoffs, parties at Elton John's, twenty bucks down on Hollywood Boulevard...we love every bit of it.

But when he comes to going on endlessly about the size of his penis during the standup routines, it goes over the top. He loses his class right there, on the spot, and becomes just another dirty standup guy for the duration of that part of his schtick.

Craig, if you're reading, give this some thought. We know, you are your own man and do things your way, but take it from a couple who truly love you and wish you all the success an entertainer can have: Lose the big-d*** routine. No one will miss it. You're just too darn good to need that to get laughs.

I have to preface this review by saying that I am a fan of Craig's and his Late Night show. I have also seen his stand up show. This video is copy of that stand up show. I saw his show in Atlantic City and enjoyed it but thought he toned down the video a bit from the show I saw. On the road, Craig does not hold his tongue and often uses some choice words, but I think he held back a bit in this video. In his stand up he is known to adlib some parts of the gig and I think he chose not to do so much of that on this video. The video still represents the same show that I saw in AC. I enjoyed the video and also liked the fact that he added the speech he gave in Boston, last July 4, 2008 as well as an unscripted interview with him and a unknown interviewer. If you are a fan you will enjoy the video. If you like comedy you will enjoy the video. If you are not a fan yet, watch his show a few times first. He has great timing and is truely one of comedy's best. Then get the video. The TV persona - cleaner. Stand up persona - dirtier. Craig - truely funny!

The stand up itself: Excellent. I laughed the whole way through. The man is funny, what can i say... But the dvd was, how shall i put this?, low on features. You get Craig's speech a Fanuel Hall, which is nice and also a brief interview of him; but that's really it. I mean I know its only a stand up special, but I expected "A Wee Bit o' Revolution" to have "A Wee Bit" more... All in all, good dvd; worth the money if you like Craig Ferguson (i know i do) and his humor.