Weapons of Self Destruction (CD/DVD) [Explicit Lyrics]

Robin Williams | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 30, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00365QS84
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  DVD
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,032 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. What's Up DC?!? Chicago/Rio Olympics

2. Fires, Weed And The Weather

3. Hybrids And Animals

4. Healthcare And Heart Surgery

5. Bush, Cheney, And The Obamas

6. Sarah Palin, The Clintons, And Jack

7. Arnold, The Economy, And Alternative Fuels

8. Technology

9. The Summer Olympics And Athletics

10. Drugs, Alcoholism, And More Drugs

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Religion And Marriage (Video)

2. Intelligent Design (Video)

3. Houston, Texas (Video)

4. Off The Wall (1978) (Video)

5. An Evening With Robin Williams (1982) (Video)

6. Live On Broadway (2002) (Video)

Editorial Reviews

Robin Williams - comedian, writer and Academy Award-winning actor - returned to HBO for his first solo TV concert since 2002. The show was filmed at Washington D.C.'s DAR Constitution Hall on his sold-out "Weapons Of Self Destruction" national tour. Robin covers such topics as global warning, health care in America (suggesting a "cash for clunkers" for elderly relatives), and more personal topics such as his recent open heart surgery. Bonus features include clips from Robin's previous concerts - some dating back to 1978 - as well as tour highlights filmed all along the 2009 tour.

Customer Reviews

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58 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More "introspective" but still hysterical!, March 27, 2010

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Mahlers2nd "Mom of Many Interests" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weapons of Self Destruction (DVD)

I had the privilege of seeing this show live. We were originally supposed to see it in March but it was postponed because right before our original date because he had his heart surgery. As a result, we saw the show in October.

I had been laid off for the second time in a year the day of the show and I almost was too depressed to go. But I had been waiting soooo long to see him and spent so much money on the tickets that we went.

The show is definitely different than some of his earlier shows -- he worked in a lot of material about his heart surgery and aging in general and it made him seem more "human". However, in typical Robin manner -- it was so frenetic and off the wall that I still laughed so hard I ached by the end of the show. Most of the audience seemed like we were all around Robin's age so we are all on a similar journey in terms of aging.

Most of the material in this show isn't about the wild and whacky early days of youth where you act crazy because you believe you are indestructable. Rather the material comes from someone who has been through that stage and lived to tell about it and recognizes his own mortality and all that goes along with the natural aging process.

Maybe that doesn't sound like funny stuff -- but Robin Williams makes it funny and allows you to laugh at yourself and the aging process which is a relief. It is sort of like -- you can either whine and moan about getting older or your can laugh at yourself. I know I would much rather laugh and revel in the shared experience that all of us boomers are going through.

Other themes that he touches on are the economy (again, making you laugh at the absurdity that got us here just as Jon Stewart of the Daily Show makes you laugh), some politics, and just generally absurd tangents in a way that is Trademark Robin Williams...

If you have followed Robin Williams career from the days of Mork (which means you are old enough to have aged with him and lived through the decades with him), then I think you will enjoy this DVD. If you are expecting his previous style of "free association" comedy that you might have seen snippets of but where you don't know the "history", then you may be disappointed (as the first reviewer obviously was).

Great artists evolve. Robin Williams has evolved but he has definitely aged well and if you want a chance to laugh at yourself and the aging process -- you will find yourself worn out with laughter after viewing this DVD.

As I said, I was almost too depressed to even go to this show. However, after I left, I felt so much better because I had laughed so long and so hard. Laughter truly is the best medicine and Robin Williams is the best "practitioner" of this medicine in my humble opinion!!

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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robin Williams is back., April 4, 2010

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Adam Santos - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weapons of Self Destruction (DVD)

A small side note to start this off: the CD/DVD combo includes the actual DVD of this product, not just highlights... so if you like comedy CDs, shell out the extra couple bucks and buy the CD/DVD.

The performance on this DVD is very good; this is Robin Williams doing what he does best, which is stand up comedy. I have seen many reviews about his post surgery shows all saying that he is toned down: wouldn't you be after having open heart surgery? Now that we have the no brainer out of the way, let's continue.

There is plenty of profanity as there ALWAYS is in a Robin Williams stand-up special, this is not a special you watch with your young children. The material is mostly fresh, besides a few jokes re used from his 2002 special, but he changed them a bit to where it wasn't simply old hat. He is still quick thinking and very energetic and any nay sayers need only look up the video of Robin on the Craig Ferguson show to quickly silence themselves.

Some 'special' camera effects are used during a part where he is discussing LSD... but how else is someone supposed to convey this, short of telling everyone in the audience to drop some acid. Robin may have had surgery but it does not take over his show, he has not become preachy or self righteous but instead he has molded his life experience to fit into his act, and he does a pretty good job of it, i.e. viagra jokes.

In terms of politics, Robin does not mince words about his political views... Bush, Cheney, Arnold, Palin, Clinton(s), etc. if you are a conservative of any kind then you should probably not watch or listen to this unless you have a valium handy, but then again if you're conservative you probably don't have a sense of humor unless it's Glenn Beck parading around the stage.

If you love Robin Williams then you will love this DVD... he is not weak, he is not mellow, there's plenty of sex, drugs, politics, and medical talk to make this a very hilarious one and a half hour show. Enjoy.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Williams never disappoints!, April 8, 2010

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M. Shields (Bloomington, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Weapons of Self Destruction (CD/DVD) (Audio CD)

I saw this show live with my dad in November and couldn't wait to get the discs to watch and listen to it again. I ordered two to give one to my dad for his birthday last week also (perfect timing!). Robin's raw wit and energy are as fast and furious as they've always been, and he covers a broad range of current topics. The language and subject matter are a little cruder than his HBO-sponsored tour 7-8 years ago, but as long as you are not offended by his brand of humor you will not have any issues.

I can't believe he's pushing 60 and still going this strong on stage, especially after coming off of open hear surgery. I hope he's still going strong for several more tours!