Dysfunktional Family (2003)

Hilarious...Pure Genius!!

I don't knock Eddie Griffin for his language nor do I feel that people who curse are ignorant. I curse like a sailor but I am a Junior at UC-Berkeley, one of the most prestigious universities on this planet. Its just comedy, I find it freakin' hilarious because alot of the things he said were true. Some of the things he said, many would agree on but would be too afraid to say it themselves. I give the man much props for that stand up because it was five star comedy! June 18, 2008

Funny movie if you like urban stand up comedy

Eddie Griffin's DysFunktional Family is a pretty funny movie if you like urban comedy. Griffin touches on everything from sex & 9/11 to religion and family. His stand up routines were every funny and he's a natural in front of the camera. The movie isn't for all tastes and sure the movie has bad editing but who cares,it's a stand up film. If you want a good laugh then check this one out. April 1, 2008

BK

With an R rating on its package, what did people expect? Rainbows and fuzzy bears popping out of the box??? I'm sorry to say, but people should know what they are getting into. It's not exactly uncommon for profanity or other "offensive" content to be thrown around in a stand up comedy. If you want something that's not so controversial, stick with the PG stuff. We all need to ease up on the sensitivity issue and lighten up, esp when you're watching a stand up... July 24, 2007

Funny!

This is a pretty good DVD. One has to hand it to Eddie for revealing such dysfunctional family behaviour that would usually be kept secret. He has really aired the dirty laundry on this show. The good thng about it is that ALL families have a degree of dysfunctionality about them.

There are several sidesplitting jokes to be enjoyed by all. The jokes are indeed quite funny, but I have to say that I have heard very similar jokes told by Richard Pryor. In fact, the similarities extend into Eddie's physical humour. Perhaps it evidence of Pryor's influence on comedians that came after him that there should be such striking similarities.

As is customary with Griffin performances, it's all about the jokes. There is precious little socio-plitical commentary. that is okay though, because the jokes are good enough to keep you interested. I for one, prefer to watch satirists and socio-political commentators of high calibre (eg Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and Michael Colyar). Eddie is the funniest guy I know who does little commentary.

I would strictly rate this dvd at 70%, but our 5 star rating system does not permit. Worth watching October 2, 2006

movie/documentary/stand up comedy

eddie giffin is by far the best stand up comedian ever.who cares if he cusses and uses the n word. he makes up with jokes and how he talks about his real life growing up. it was inspiring and hilarious. i highly reccomend this movie/documentary/stand up comedy. February 10, 2006

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