The King of Comedy (1982)

Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.

T-Made

Very intelligent satire film which presents a comical yet tragic character who wants nothing but fame. DeNiro was fantastic!

12 years ago

MKej

"Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime."

10 years ago

ChrisReynolds

Compulsive and fascinating viewing that is also very funny and has De Niro on top form, displaying his range by playing against type. My problems with the film stem from the way that Pupkin seems like two different characters: the first half of the movie he comes across as delusional and lacking any self-awareness, but in the second half when he's putting his plan into action he's cynical, manipulative and very aware of how others are perceiving his actions.

10 years ago

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