There's a danger in saluting your friend to an audience. Especially when you commit your adulation to film. And then sell it for showing to the masses. I kind of see Albert Brooks as a better looking forerunner to Larry David. He's turns annoyance and insecurity into an art form.
But as original as he may have been in his early days , he was often better in other director's material like Taxi Driver and Broadcast News.
The film is more of a friendly chat between long time pals than a serious dissection of Brooks impact on comedy. Honestly, some of the bits Brooks did as a kid killed Rob's dad's friends but struck me as "had to be there" moments.
In sum, it's not a terrible documentary but unless you are a comic nerd, it's a bit dull.
But as original as he may have been in his early days , he was often better in other director's material like Taxi Driver and Broadcast News.
The film is more of a friendly chat between long time pals than a serious dissection of Brooks impact on comedy. Honestly, some of the bits Brooks did as a kid killed Rob's dad's friends but struck me as "had to be there" moments.
In sum, it's not a terrible documentary but unless you are a comic nerd, it's a bit dull.