Customer Reviews

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

5 star:		(31)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Jerry Seinfeld is just plain funny, although his brand of humor probably doesn't appeal to some people. He uses some of the most mundane things in life for his material, yet I somehow consider him to possess an intellectual sort of humor. The Seinfeld you get in this performance is basically the same Seinfeld Americans laughed with on television for nine years. A lot of the jokes are familiar, and even those that aren't tend to sound as if they are. I don't think every joke was delivered perfectly in this show, but the consistency of the humor from start to finish is undeniable. The opening is a pretty good one, featuring Seinfeld burying all of his old comedy material in a coffin while some of comedy's big names mourn their loss. Onstage, he jokes about a myriad of topics including airport security, New York cab drivers, old folks in Florida, grocery stores, doctors and medicine, horses, etc. Naturally, there is some material on men and women and the differences between them. While there are a couple of jokes with a somewhat mature theme, by and large Seinfeld's comedy can be enjoyed by young and old alike. The segment about trick-or-treating as a kid and being driven by a constant need for candy would be my pick of the litter in terms of inherent laughs.

It really doesn't matter that much if you've already heard these jokes along the way-who hasn't heard the infomercial/Ginsu knife bit before? Seinfeld's delivery makes you want to laugh no matter what. I was a little surprised at the end, though. I was expecting a big joke to end the night with, and then out of the blue Seinfeld thanked the audience and wandered offstage. Naturally, he does make an encore appearance, this type agreeing to answer questions hurled at him from the audience. I enjoyed this segment to some degree, but it wasn't as funny as a few more minutes of scripted comedy would have been. It also seemed rather choppy because it necessarily had to have some filler and dead spots edited out for continuity.

This one is really pretty simple: if you were a fan of Seinfeld's television show and delight in his quirky kind of humor, you will certainly enjoy this tape and will no doubt want to watch it on more than one occasion.

...but not up to snuff with the series.

Jerry has some good stuff here, not to mention the Q & A, and most of the jokes are fresh.

The only problem I have with it is that it slows down in the middle, and gets semi-boring.

Otherwise, it is a must for any Seinfeld fan, or anyone who enjoys a little laughing...

The CD version is obviously taken from a different show because the jokes are slightly different and the DVD version has a terrible audience. The jokes are funny but this isnt the best version of the show.

The 75-minute stand-up routine has its funny moments, but Jerry's heart just doesn't seem in it after the several times I've watched this DVD. I don't regret the purchase, but it's not as good as I expected. The bits, of course, are trademark Seinfield stuff, throwaway conversation that Jerry makes funny with his classic delivery. There's an odd, somewhat amusing would-be funeral for Jerry's material before the actual performance, and it features Ed McMahon, Alan King, Garry Shandling and many other comedians. Cute, but not terribly memorable. But the Q&A session after the performance is very interesting, and it displays Jerry's comedic genius admirably--you realize immediately how fast on his feet he is with his snappy comebacks to questions from audience members. Recommended for anyone who loves Jerry Seinfeld, but it might not be the laugh riot you're expecting.

Jerry Seinfeld is one of the best stand up comics that I know and this is some of his best work. It's his "last" performance where he performs all his best material and it is fantastic. My dad was actually rolling on the floor laughing at certain moments. You've gotta watch it!

Jerry Seinfeld's comedy is very subtle, not like Robin Willaims or Adam Sandler (both good, but no Seinfelds) which are loud and obnouix. He's very funny. He talks about every subject you can think of, and I don't understand reveiws saying his heart wasn't into it, because being comfortable on stage is a GOOD thing!!!!

The best of the best delivers. The DVD, while short (75 mins) is packed with laughs...a very good choice- especially for viewing with your family... enjoy!

Jerry Seinfeld is one of those comedians that really stands out from the rest, meaning that there's literally NO ONE else who could do the kind of material he does and get the same response from the crowds. "I'm Telling You for the Last Time" is an outstanding comedic performance from the one and only, Jerry Seinfeld.

This is the last time that Seinfeld performs his most-known material. He talks about air travel, cab drivers, candy, doctors and waiting rooms, McDonald's, airport/airplane bathrooms, and so much more. This is the golden material that made Seinfeld's career, and he appropriately performs them for the last time.

As I said in the beginning of the review, there's literally nobody in the business that could ever duplicate Jerry's material and get the same response from it. The material was made for Seinfeld, and that's why it works so well. He's able to point out some of the most irrelevant or unnoticeable things in society and bring them into the spotlight. Subtlety plays a major role in Jerry's performances.

The DVD also includes a bio on Jerry Seinfeld and a "Q&A" segment that was never aired. The picture quality looks exceptionally good and the DVD does it justice. Running time of the live performance is around 75 minutes.

"I'm Telling You for the Last Time" is an amazing performance by an amazing comic. Although it is sad to see him retire the material that made his career, it's nice to see that he is moving on and working on new bits. He knows when to move on and not just build a career around old material for your whole life. I admire that most about him. This is a great comedy performance that should not be missed by any fan of Seinfeld's or any fan of comedy. It is a great experience.

I like Jerry's style of comedy wit. Unfortunately I purchased the audio CD version 1st before I purchased the DVD. They must have recorded different nights. The CD version is excellent and he is on the ball, although comparing it to the DVD it seems like Jerry does not put his whole heart into the DVD performance.

Still great comedian !

From the moment Jerry walks onto the stage, he's funny. All the observations are timeless. The voices, actions, tones of voice, the delivery of each joke is perfect. i especially love the Milk bit he does. it is by far the funniest for mine. Get this DVD, its the funniest thing you'll ever watch