Product Details

• Actors: Lewis Black, Matt Price, Greg Giraldo, Andrew Daly, Patton Oswalt
• Directors: Keith Truesdell
• Writers: David Sacks, Scott Carter
• Producers: Matt Price, Alicia Good
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Comedy Central
• DVD Release Date: September 30, 2008
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001AZIS12
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,218 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Lewis Black's Root of All Evil" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

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These are times that try men's souls, and what the world needs is a forum where the hot button issues of the day can be heard in the court of comedy opinion. Lewis Black presides over this lively Comedy Central series in which two comedians take sides in debating which is worse: Oprah vs. the Catholic Church; Paris Hilton vs. Dick Cheney; Donald Trump vs. Viagra, and other things that, Black rants, "turn my mind into a cesspool of madness." This format is an excellent showcase for Black, who prefers the conflagration over the slow burn, as well as esteemed colleagues Patton Oswalt, Greg Giraldo, Andy Kindler, Andrew Daly, Kathleen Madigan, and Paul F. Tomkins. Giraldo is the Hamilton Burger of the series. In this first season, he does not win a case. Oswalt has a better track record, but win or lose, the testimony is often inspired. In the case of American Idol vs. High School, Oswalt convincingly argues, "American Idol is where people go to get judged, humiliated, and pigeonholed, but where did they learn to do that? High school!" Another Clarence Darrow moment is his argument that YouTube has turned us "into a nation of deranged roman emperors sitting around in our bathrooms saying, 'I'm bored, I'd like to see something poop or sneeze." Recurring segments such as Black's "inquisitions," man on the street interviews and expert witnesses (singer-songwriter Aimee Mann taking the anti-pot side) add to the guilty pleasures. Not since Judge Ito has there been this much contempt in court, but it's all directed at deserving targets. Root of All Evil absolutely pleases the court. --Donald Liebenson

Product Description

Las Vegas. YouTube. Paris Hilton. What do they have in common? They all make Lewis Black want to strangle himself with a television cord. Join the abrasive comedian as he and his brethren take on pop culture, politics and all the things that most stupefy and pervert our society. With the help of comics like Patton Oswalt, Greg Giraldo and Andrew Daly, Lewis Black will help you find the Root of All Evil.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very funny take on debates featuring Lewis Black, September 9, 2008

By	N. Durham "Big Evil" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Lewis Black is undoubtedly one of, if not the, funniest comedians in the business today, which is the one reason that Root of All Evil works as well as it does. Black presides over some humerous debates between pairs of other comics (including Patton Oswalt, Greg Giraldo, and Mad TV vet Andrew Daly among others), who debate the evils of such things ranging from Oprah, Donald Trump, YouTube, marijuana, and more. Frequently funny and even containing a good point here and there, Root of All Evil will keep you entertained, and will keep you laughing. Sadly though, not as many laughs come from Black as one may like, and more often than not the debating comics become the centerpiece. All in all, Root of All Evil is worth your time, but for big fans of Lewis Black, you may be a bit disappointed that he isn't constantly at the forefront.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lewis Black's Root Of All Evil, October 30, 2008

By	Robert E. Deddy - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Another one of Mr Black's "side splitting" productions.
We're big fans and Mr Black didn't disappoint.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lewis Black is great! Check out his new film!, September 25, 2009

By	Tony (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

Ok, so Lewis Black has had some great DVD's come out. They are all hilarious, but i have to say the new film trailer on [...] looks like this one is really going to top them all! Check it out and keep laughing everyone!