Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis is a 2011 American documentary of actor Jerry Lewis. It was released on Encore on December 17, 2011.
| Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Gregg Barson |
| Starring | Jerry Lewis |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Gregg Barson |
| Cinematography | Peter Good |
| Editor | James Ruxin |
| Running time | 115 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Encore |
| Release | December 17, 2011 |
Plot edit
A chronological view of Jerry Lewis' career beginning with his 10-year partnership with Dean Martin to his career as a producer, director, writer, and actor. Archival clips, interviews with friends and family, as well as Lewis himself are included.
Cast edit
Reception edit
The film holds a 67% rating based on 12 critical reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.[1]
The Washington Post said of the film, "The old clips are still a hoot, but there’s a limit to how much compressed air a viewer can take, listening to a bunch of old men talk about how funny their friend was."[2] The New York Times review stated, "...by the end of this documentary, yes, you’re convinced that Mr. Lewis was a much larger figure than is generally acknowledged. But you still don’t feel as if you know him."[3]
Home media edit
The film was released on DVD on January 22, 2013.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ Stuever, Hank. "'Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis,' with all the unhappy stuff left out". The Washington Post. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (16 December 2011). "A John Lennon in the World of Comics". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis". DVD Talk. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
