George Lopez: Tall, Dark and Chicano DVD Review!
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Synopsis: One of the most popular and versatile comedians of his time, “G-Lo” has pretty much done it all – TV series, film, radio, stand-up, recordings, a book, and soon, late-night TV as a talk show host. Now his second solo special for HBO®, George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano, hits stores on December 15, 2009 from HBO Home Entertainment, featuring the hot comic in one of his most controversial performances to date.
Hitting on some of the hottest buttons today as well as familiar issues,George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano finds the multi-talented comedian/actor before a packed house at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, delivering a no-holds-barred routine on topics like Latino perspectives on change in America, kids these days, parenting, Barack Obama, aging, sagging body parts, sexual frustration, trendy names for children and “rednecks” who date Latinas.
Added to Lopez’s triumphant six-year run as the star of his self-titled sitcom on ABC, is a long list of credits including hosting the Latin Emmy® Awards and co-hosting the Alma Awards®; recording the Grammy-nominated CDs Team Leader and El Mas Chignon; writing the best-selling autobiography Why Are You Crying?; hosting his own morning radio show in L.A.; and acting in feature films such as Balls of Fury, The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl, Swing Vote and the upcoming Valentine’s Day and The Spy Next Door. Lopez’s first solo HBO special was George Lopez: America’s Mexican, which premiered in 2007.
Review: Its very difficult to get a good rating on a comedy DVD. A comedian like George Lopez had run the danger of becoming very watered down over the year of being on television in a successful sitcom. This new HBO stand-up special, which was filmed in La Vernia, Texas, is a triumphant return to legitimate comedy for Lopez.
There really aren't enough latino comics of note, so Lopez really carries a lot on his back. In this comedy special Lopez uses the gift of foul language and controvertial topics to get his points across. You may not wish to have your younger kids watch this one due to the language. Thats definately of note since George also has a very clean television show, so you might not expect it. Mind you, its hilarious for adults. Lopez delves into politics even, by mocking the Republicans.
This DVD is a fantastic release. It'd make a great Xmas gift or just a fun addition to your own comedy collection. George Lopez has proven once again why he's funny. I know that George also has his Lopez Tonight talk show on TBS weeknights, so you should tune into that, as well.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars