Stand Up

June. 02,2008      
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A button-pushing comedian performs before an increasingly agitated crowd—until his body rebels against him and reveals the dark truth behind his one-liners.

Paul Putner as  Emcee
Daniel Rigby as  John J Jones
Dominic Kinnaird as  Audience Boyfriend (uncredited)

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Reviews

KnotMissPriceless
2008/06/02

Why so much hype?

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Lawbolisted
2008/06/03

Powerful

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Bereamic
2008/06/04

Awesome Movie

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Kaelan Mccaffrey
2008/06/05

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

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