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Common sense and comedy make excellent bedfellows in Victory Begins at Home, comedian Bill Maher's scathing one-hour show taped on Broadway and first broadcast on HBO in July 2003. "Comedian" seems hardly adequate in defining Maher, who functions as political analyst, voice of conscience, court jester, social critic, and tireless advocate of decency, honesty, and, yes, even patriotism (unless you're a staunch conservative, in which case Maher's an insufferable moron, but that's your problem, not his). Indeed, Victory will ultimately serve as a time-capsule summary of political, personal, and religious absurdity in the age of George W. Bush, Middle East turmoil, and rampant terrorism, and after honing his edge on TV's late, great Politically Incorrect, who better than Maher to comment on the madness? Take this, for example: "The true axis of evil in America is the genius of our marketing combined with the stupidity of our people." Which is to say, Maher's a fearless equal-opportunity offender, and nobody gets off the hook easily. Whether he's excoriating the hypocrisy of politicians and priests, illegal vs. prescription drugs, our "feminized" society, or the good reason you should never buy diamonds, Maher's is a voice of angry, caring reason, and we're better off with him (and his profanely provocative freedom of speech) than without him. --Jeff Shannon
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good,
By Patrick (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bill Maher:Victory Begins at H (DVD)
This is typical Bill. He never changes. In all the years I've followed him he's been consistent with his stance on Republicans, Democrats, drugs, marriage, religion, etc. He does seem to be preaching at times but he's always witty and hilarious. I don't agree with everything he says but he's honest and I respect that.
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BITING and BRILLIANT social commentary!,
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The controversial Maher is a voice of reason in a nation obsessed with terrorists, religious dogma, political partisanship, and male-female roles. The comedian tackles these and other hot topics in the way that only the former host of "Politically Incorrect" could.I don't think a certain Mr. Bush would find much to laugh about in Maher's routines, but the rest of us should find some food for thought, especially in light of the current anti-American climate in much of the world.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Expected excellence in comedy...and GOT IT!,
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This review is from: Bill Maher:Victory Begins at H (DVD)
I've loved Bill's analysis of things in his two shows (Politically Incorrect and Real Time), and I knew I was in for a treat with this new DVD. I was more than satisfied.The topics he discusses are varied, and he dissects them with a common-sense style that is hard to argue against it. Better yet, he does in a way that has you laughing all the way. Definitely one of the best comedic social criticism I own, alongside other greats like George Carlin. Buy this. No matter what your political persuasion, you won't be disappointed. Bill, just want you to know that, I was with you when they took your show unfairly for saying the truth about the terrorists' "cowardice". Don't let the establishment silence you. Keep the good work coming!
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