Eddie Izzard: Circle (2002) (V)

Director:

Anastasia Pappas

Writer:

Eddie Izzard (written by)

Release Date:

18 November 2002 (UK)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

Town Hall, New York City, 26 June 2000. An evening with Eddie Izzard in which he moves back and forth in time...

Plot Keywords:

Olympics | New York City | Monkey | Gun | New York

Cast

Eddie Izzard

...

Himself

Directed by
Anastasia Pappas

Writing credits
Eddie Izzard		(written by)

Produced by
Michele Bessey	....	line producer (as Michelle Bessey)
Caroline Chignell	....	executive producer
Carol Donovan	....	co-producer
Frank Garritano	....	producer
Eddie Izzard	....	executive producer
Helen Parker	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Sarah McGuinness

Film Editing by
Ultan Byrne

Production Design by
Bradley Thordarson

Production Management
Christopher Tunney	....	unit manager

Sound Department
Bob Aldridge	....	sound engineer
Steve Lamphere	....	sound assistant
Bryan Leskowicz	....	sound assistant (as Bryan Leskowitz)
Sean McAuliffe	....	sound post-production (as Sean McAullife)
David Sanders	....	sound engineer

Camera and Electrical Department
Rob Balton	....	jib operator
Jim Covello	....	camera operator
Bob DelRusso	....	camera operator (as Bobby Delrusso)
Michale Gallahan	....	consultant: tv lighting
Steven Joyce	....	videotape operator
Josh Monroe	....	lighting designer
Jeff Muhlstock	....	Steadicam operator
Kevin Murphy	....	focus puller
David Oakes	....	lighting director
Billy Steinberg	....	video engineer
Tom Ucciferri	....	camera operator
Ron Washburn	....	camera operator

Other crew
Marc Bauman	....	technical manager
Roger Bellknap	....	title sequence
Bob Benedetti	....	utilities
Tom Carroll	....	utilities
Keith Conod	....	utilities
Eileen Doherty	....	production assistant
Steve Doran	....	production coordinator
Lilly Evod	....	associate director
Mitch Geller	....	technical director
Peter Kassnove	....	production assistant (as Pete Kassnove)
Brian Lally	....	production assistant
Marina Parker	....	production assistant
Jenny Rask	....	title sequence
Jennifer Reinstein	....	production assistant
Michael Sipourene	....	production assistant
Miguel Vargas	....	production assistant

Production Companies

• Ella Communications Ltd.
• Line by Line Productions

Runtime:

82 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:M | UK:15

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Ella Communications Ltd.

Trivia:

During the taping, there was a failure in the sound system at the theater, resulting in a 25-minute delay while it was repaired.

Quotes:

Eddie:There was Pope John if you remember, now there is Pope John Paul. The next Pope's gonna be John Paul George and we can see where they're going.

Movie Connections:

References The Right Stuff (1983)

Not Eddie's best but still a gem

I can understand why die-hard Eddie fans are disappointed with "Circle" because it really isn't as fall-off-the-sofa-my-jaw-aches-omigawd-I-can't-breathe-for-laughing hilarious as the likes of "Dress to Kill" and "Glorious". However, there's still a good deal of intelligent and extremely funny observation going on here and, like all of his stand-up before it, it's worth it 'cause it's Eddie and a true fan doesn't need anymore than that as a guarantee. But even those not familiar with humour of the Izzardeque variety should find plenty to amuse them on this show. The signing with chimps ("gimme a f***ing banana"), monkeys with guns and Darth Vader trying to order penne arrabiata in the Death Star canteen are truly hilarious and just what we expect from our hero. Yes, there are some re-hashed lines but the same could be said for most stand-up comedians and besides, this was released over two years after it was filmed so there's bound to be stuff that we've heard before but seemed a lot fresher at the time.

I agree with those who recommend that Izzard novices start out on the true path of comedy righteousness with "Dress to Kill", "Glorious" or "Unrepeateable" but if you've seen them and not "Circle" please don't pass it by because you've heard that it's no good. There's plenty in there to make you utter many a hearty titter and more than a few mighty chuckles and like a lot of Eddie's stuff it gets funnier with repeated viewings.