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Whimsical and insightful, this film examines the fun and entertaining world of ventriloquist comics including two-time Comedian of the Year Jeff Dunham. Full of hilarious stand-up routines, I m No Dummy shows audiences that ventriloquism is not just a novelty act but a world-renowned art form enjoyed by people of all walks of life.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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I was lucky to have seen this film at the 2009 Seattle film Festival.It was truly a wonderful adventure into the art of ventriloquism. An eye opener and new respect for the technical, mental ,creative and much comical talent of the professional ventriloquist.The film was as entertaining as it was very fascinating into the history and understanding of the true art of ventqriloquism.You are educated at the same time you are throughly enjoying many belly laughing moments.Well worth your time and even better the 2nd time around. Annette E.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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Let's be clear--this is not a stand-up routine. It's more than one-liners and "bits". So much more than that.
There's pathos here. Humor. Insight. History. Most of all there's ventriloquism. If you ever wanted to see what it's like to be a ventriloquist from a ventriloquist's perspective then you'll love this film. Peppered throughout with stand-up bits, I'm No Dummy looks at the life-and-times, the ethos, and the talent behind this often misunderstood art form.
Documentaries on the whole can oftentimes be dry and boring. Not this film! It's fun and laced with humor. If nothing else you'll come away enlightened and enriched and with a much greater appreciation for venting.
P.S. Those reviewers who were supposedly "mislead" obviously didn't read the DVD box. It may not have said "Documentary" in over-sized neon on the box cover but the makers certainly weren't trying to disguise this film as anything but what it is--a wonderful, thoughtful, often funny look at the world of ventriloquism.
A big thumbs up! Highly recommended.
There's pathos here. Humor. Insight. History. Most of all there's ventriloquism. If you ever wanted to see what it's like to be a ventriloquist from a ventriloquist's perspective then you'll love this film. Peppered throughout with stand-up bits, I'm No Dummy looks at the life-and-times, the ethos, and the talent behind this often misunderstood art form.
Documentaries on the whole can oftentimes be dry and boring. Not this film! It's fun and laced with humor. If nothing else you'll come away enlightened and enriched and with a much greater appreciation for venting.
P.S. Those reviewers who were supposedly "mislead" obviously didn't read the DVD box. It may not have said "Documentary" in over-sized neon on the box cover but the makers certainly weren't trying to disguise this film as anything but what it is--a wonderful, thoughtful, often funny look at the world of ventriloquism.
A big thumbs up! Highly recommended.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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It is always easy to take a dark and kooky look at the art of ventriloquism. Those stereotypes of crazy ventriloquists have been fodder for "Twilight Zone" episodes and scary stories for years. This is the first documentary that looks not at the quirky surface of the presentation of the art, but the art itself. Bryan Simon (director/writer/producer) dug deep to try and find out what draws artists to this particular art rather than music or some other more traditional expression. Since ventriloquism is closely associated with comedy the doc. is filled with genuine laughs, not laughing "at" but laughing with. It could be the first time this particular subject matter has been treated with such respect and insight.
Simon has found a way to help us learn as we laugh with examples and interviews of modern day practitioners of the art as well as vintage performers. He has done what most investigators could not; he has made the sometimes creepy extremely credible. Watch it for the insight, watch it for the history or watch it for the performances or watch it for the laughs, but you will probably watch it over and over again.
Simon has found a way to help us learn as we laugh with examples and interviews of modern day practitioners of the art as well as vintage performers. He has done what most investigators could not; he has made the sometimes creepy extremely credible. Watch it for the insight, watch it for the history or watch it for the performances or watch it for the laughs, but you will probably watch it over and over again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
If You Love Ventriloquism, You'll Love This Movie
If you love ventriloquists, this is the movie for you. Jeff Dunham, Jay Johnson, Jimmy Nelson (yes, he's still around), and some historians and female vents who are very good but... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Barbara Frederick
I'm no Dummy
Excellent. It arrived on time. I was surprised as to how much information was on this DVD. Looking to see what other DVD's we can add.
Published 3 months ago by kev
I'm No Dummy by Jeff Dunham
Purchased the DVD after seeing Jeff Dunham's act on the Comedy Channel. He and his characters are quite funny, yet am glad for the bleeped version. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Meg
Love Jeff Dunham
The Jeff Dunham parts were good, some of the other parts were the same old dummy talking
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Love Walter and Peanut
Published 5 months ago by pogchop
Go Behind The Scenes Of Your Favorite Dummy (And Their Puppets Too!)
Ever since I was a child of the 80's, I was fascinated by puppets and ventriloquism. I suppose in an era without fancy special effects in movies, the Internet, cell phones and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Man
Venting
This video gives great insight into the world of ventriloquism and the theropeutic effects it can have for the ventriloquist and the audience.
Published 8 months ago by Justin
Can't people read anymore?
I've been seeing a lot of reviews here complaining that this is a documentary, and it wasn't what they were expecting. Read more
Published 8 months ago by V. Young
Jeff-fa-fa in all his glory!
Ventriliquism is a difficult art. Jeff Dunham is a master. It gives you a sence of being a fly inside his brain. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kim J. Love
I'm No Dummy
This was a very funny and educational video. I didn't know much about ventriloquism. I'll watch it again just for the laughs. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Patti Tucker
Worthless
You buy a Jeff Dunham tape to see Jeff Dunham, not have him interview a bunch of other ventriloquists! I want my money back!
Published 12 months ago by Penny Ohm
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