The King of Comedy Explained | Classic Explained Episode 6
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- Thank you so much again for voting! The King of Comedy Explained / The King of Comedy Ending Explained is Episode 6 in the Classic Explained Series. I love this movie so much so thank you for suggesting it. Here is my analysis and explanation of the movie and the ending. Hope you like it! The King of Comedy starring Robert De Niro, directed by Martin Scorsese is a 1982 psychological drama. Tune into this Lucas Blue Explained to find out the meaning of The King of Comedy. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I would love to discuss!
This is a spoiler-filled King of Comedy Explained video by Lucas Blue.
Let me know your thoughts about The King of Comedy or any of your favorite psychological dramas in the comments below. I love hearing the opinions!
Outro Song: Let Go
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Director: Martin Scorsese
Cast: Robert De Niro - Розваги
Thank you for the suggestions! Which other classic would you like to see analyzed? And what did you think about The King of Comedy and Rupert Pupkin’s character? Would love to discuss!!
Probably one of the most empathetic takes on King of Comedy I've seen. I guess when you feel so empty inside, whatever can drive one forward works whether real or illusion.
2:07… there was another mispronunciation of his name, and it may be the funniest IMO. I think it’s the security guard who said it?…he was referred to as “Puffer!”😂🤦♂️😂
Great analysis! I am glad this movie is getting the recognition it deserves. It was way before its time.
Such a pleasure to see a new notification ! Don't know the movie but, as always your analysis digs in such a broad spectrum of human psyche! Classics often remind us that we "die of thirst beside the fountain... Warmly welcomed, always turned away. "
Haha wow thank you! It means so much to me that you really look forward to each video. And yes haha classics are always right there. There are so many that are so amazing and many of them I am yet to see. This past week was super busy for me so I won’t be uploading next Saturday (July 3) so I plan to watch a few of the movies you’ve recommended. Are there any that you want me to watch the most?
@@lucasblue20 I'll be pleased to see your analysis on any kind of movie. Something light hearted ? Off the top of my head, really liked La La Land in the last several years.
Oh haha I was just asking you what you wanted me to watch casually, like a movie you really like or think I might like, but i love La La Land. It’s one of my favorite movies of the 2010’s. I’ll add it to the classics list for polls for sure! Would be sweet to do a video on that one, thanks!!
When I first saw the movie I thought the ending was real, but the more I've watched it the more I've become convinced that it is another fantasy he is having while he is in prison. Everything about the ending is so over the top, just as some of his fantasies are. He's on every magazine cover. The bookstore window is filled with his book. And then there is his goofy suit at the end.
Rupert is so self absorbed he does not realize that he is the joke. In the restaurant scene you can see the man sitting behind him mimicking him, in full view of his date.
I think this is one of DeNiro's strongest performances. I get so wrapped up in Rupert, I forget he's DeNiro. And I cannot say that about all of his performances.
And Jerry Lewis, in a straight acting role, was superb. I don't know why he didn't do more roles against type after this.
I agree with you. This is DeNiro's best performance, Scorcese's best movie and Lewis' greatest role. But, I truly believe the ending was real. To get a cart blanche deal after becoming a household name for a crime is not far off from actuality. Just imagine if Charles Manson or Aileen Wuornos were ever released from prison. They would have been millionaires. Perfect example...look at O.J. Simpson.
In my opinion I think that to an extent the ending is real, but his fantasy took it that much further
Love the vid. Just finished this movie for the first time and absolutely loved it. This was an enjoyment to watch after
Loved this video, great analysis
Just got yourself a new subscriber. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much my friend! So happy to hear you enjoyed this one!!
I justly watched the movie its great i am surprised it was box office flop ....its way ahead of its time. Taxi driver made me obsessive with work of martin and de niro ....you did a great job brother.
Excellent analysis of the film! I think it's the best one for this movie on UA-cam!
Omg thank you so much! This is one of my favorite movies ever so this really means a lot 🙏🏾
And I'm hyped to see you going still so you got a new subscriber
fantastic analysis as always!
Thank you so much! This really means a lot to me!!
Great analysis as per usual. One thing that got me thinking is that Rupert says his mom has been dead for 9 years in his act but he hear from her multiple times in the movie. Maybe he's living alone and that's just her voice in his head which is, as you said, so detached from reality
I love your theory, I totally agree. It's very much possible that his mother isn't alive or isn't in his life. Loneliness and detachment from family can be huge factors in a dying thirst for fame and greatness. Whiplash (2014) captures this idea perfectly as well. This is a great insight, and I'm so glad you enjoyed. Thank you!!
I took at as he lied for the sake of his joke, saying she is dead.
@@lucasblue20 I thoroughly enjoyed it as well, thank you! Do you mind if I have a request for you? I would love to see you do an analysis of Jon Voight’s character; “Manny” in the 1985 movie “Runaway Train.” I appreciate your work sir!!!!!!!!!👊😎🙏
You make the assumption that comedians are being truthful in their act as opposed to just being an act. Dice Clay is the perfect example.
Cahiers du Cinema felt that the ending was real, bringing up the prison motif. He is hauled off to jail, yet, when he is released, he is now a prisoner of fame, just like Langford.
I like to think that the ending is indeed open to interpretation. However, up until that point, while some of the "filmed" parts are fantasies, ALL of the "videotape quality" sequences are fantasy. Save the actual stand-up routine, the videotape clips, I believe are his thoughts as he is either being taken to jail or while he is in jail. Sadly, even though the praise is over the top in the clips, it is still plausible!
This was great! Thank you!
Thank you so much!!
Great video. I have been around people like Rupert. Never wanted to become close friends with them. I recognized that mentality I saw in others who did not have the slightest clue about how they were.
When Jerry and Rupert were in the limousine, we got the first plant of how much Rupert's name meant to him. It would be fitting to have his announcer repeat his name over and over. His name is really a main character in the movie.
NYC was also a character in this film. The over saturated white brashness of midtown Manhattan is beyond cold and cruel.
Explain.
Thanks for you analysis which is very interesting. I would add that this film is a criticism of a society where fame and stardom are excessively admired and it was a ahead of its time. Celebrity worship and media culture has of course exponentially exploded with oh Simpson the Kardashians and countless other so called reality shows which often are voyeuristic set up’s where rich and famous people place cameras in their homes. I find the scene where Rupert throws his girlfriend under the bus at Jerry’s house twice saying she us just a girl who works in a bar and when he projects Jerry’s insult into her saying normally I wouldn’t let anyone talk to Rita that way…very revealing because all he cares about is himself even the girl he claims to love receives no loyalty when she entreats him to listen to reason saying the man wants us to leave. She is destroying his delusions and is mercilessly throw to the dogs. All that counts is his delusional obsession of being famous at all costs. It is a brilliant film touching also on isolation and the vagaries of urban life where people can feel desperate alone in a crowd. Thanks again for your insightful analysis. I know some autograph hounds that wait for hours outside concerts and have no private lives and live vicariously through others and cling to pieces of paper with a signature or the occasional picture they extort of them standing by their idol… all very sad,
Nice analysis
Thank you!!
Great movie. I somehow avoided it my whole life and just saw it a week ago and have really enjoyed digging into it.
I finally watched this film today and loved it. Good stuff.
That's so great to hear! It's one of my favorite films, so I'm so glad you loved it as well. Thank you!!
@@lucasblue20 strange coincidence, but I watched The King of Comedy and Under the Skin back-to-back last week (both for the first time). My friend sent me this video afterwards, and you happened to upload an analysis for Under the Skin a few days later. Keep up the good work!
@@prlysis haha that is so spooky, considering how unrelated those two movies are haha but they’re both great, and it’s sweet though to hear we have similar tastes in films. And thank you to you and your friend for your support, it means so much! I really appreciate it!!
You think deniro was casted in Joker as a homage to this film?
Yeaa 100% homage to this and Taxi Driver. I think Scorsese executive produced Joker, and Joker is so heavily influenced by those two movies, it must be. I love all 3
I like to think that it was Rupert Pupkin that invited Arthur Fleck onto his show. That would have been magnificent.
King of comedy was often hilarious, Joker not funny at all though
great job.
Thank you!!
4:00 HIs mom. So we hear his mom from off screen while he's talking to fake Liza, fake Jerry, telling jokes to fake laughter, and a fake audience. In his standup on the show near the end of the film, he says his mom died years ago.
Did he just leave a recording of his dead mother playing in the other room for companionship?
It's in his fantasy that his mother is alive. He hears her in his head.
he claims his mum died, so when she was calling him, that must have been in his head too…
Being famous doesn't mean talented. Plenty of famous people who are lackluster.
Classic movie next you should do a analysis of joker.
Yeah you're right, I need to do Joker since I've done King of Comedy and Taxi Driver. I'll put it in an upcoming poll very soon. Thank you for this!!
@@lucasblue20 don’t mention it the joker movie takes things from both taxi driver and king of comedy.
The movie was tough to watch as the actors where acting so annoying and self obsessed. This movie was very deep and those annoyances are what really help drive the message home. Reminded me of Joker when he had those delusions of being in a relationship and being on TV with De Niro
I'm curious. Why is Masha so very wealthy. More importantly, HOW is she very wealthy? It seem a bit analogous to the plot. Am I wrong?
I have a feeling her parents are so rich they neglect her. But it also is to show a contrast of Pupkin who is poor
Masha came from a rich family. It's in one of the deleted scenes. She is a victim of neglectful parents. This was supposed to show that regardless of your wealth or your poverty, your self-obsessed dreams put you on the same level.
I wondered that also but I think the director wants us to come up with our own story. Perhaps she still lived with her wealthy parents or maybe they died and she received a big inheritance and she finally had the money to go off the deep end.
That person in the limo with the hands is Marcia
Masha.