Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity (2007)

Jeff Dunham and his socially reckless "suitcase posse" are back in this highly anticipated follow-up to Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself (2006).

Director:

Michael Simon

Writer:

Jeff Dunham

Stars:

Jeff Dunham, Paige Dunham

Cast

Credited cast:
Jeff Dunham	...	Self / Walter / Achmed the Dead Terrorist / Melvin the Superhero Guy / Peanut / José Jalapeño on a Stick
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Paige Dunham	...	Self

Storyline

Jeff Dunham and his socially reckless "suitcase posse" are back in this highly anticipated follow-up to Arguing with Myself, his breakthrough television special! What's next? An ALL NEW show that is Bigger... Better... and Funnier than ever! This time, Dunham welcomes two never-before-seen partners "Achmed the Dead Terrorist," and "Melvin the Superhero." Long-time favorites "Peanut," "Walter" and Jose Jalapeno...On a STEEK! are back in an entirely original show for everyone!

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Plot Keywords:

stand up special | toyota prius | tv special | live audience | reference to rosie o'donnell | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

As Jeff Dunham describes in a DVD commentary about the making of Melvin the Superhero Guy puppet, Melvin's eyebrows are rigged to move in opposite directions of each other.

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Quotes

[first lines]
[referring to the standing ovation Jeff received]
Jeff Dunham: Well, you can't fool me. I know that every bit of that is for the little guys in the suitcase.

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

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Soundtracks

Free For All
(uncredited)
Written by Nick Nolan

User Reviews

Uproarious!

I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to stand-up comics, but I don't think I've ever laughed harder at a single comedian than Jeff Dunham. The guy is a master. Watching his shows is a non-stop ticket to comedy heaven, and the acts do not get any less funny when watched repeatedly.

Jeff Dunham brings back some of his most popular puppets (Walter, Peanut, and Jose Jalepeno), and brings on two new ones (Achmed the Dead Terrorist and Melvin the Superhero Guy). Walter, my personal favorite, is funnier than ever. I was laughing so hard that I could hardly breathe. Unfortunately, Dunham brought back his weakest puppet, Peanut, who's worse than before. In "Arguing with Myself," Peanut boasted a few laughs. Here, he nearly brings the show to a dead stop. Dunham needs to take the hint and get rid of this irritating Muppet-wannabe. Have the somewhat funnier Jose the Jalepeno pair up with another puppet. Or better yet, get rid of him as well and bring back a funnier doll, like Sweet Daddy D.

His two new puppets are more successful. Achmed the Dead Terrorist is Dunham's most famous puppet, and there's a reason for it: he's hysterical. The inept ex-suicide bomber is almost as funny as Walter. Dunham risked a lot by putting such a controversial character into his show, but Dunham is never insulting to anyone (except terrorists).

Less successful is Melvin the Superhero Guy, but he can generate a few laughs. The big-nosed superhero isn't as funny as Walter or Achmed, but he's a lot more entertaining than Peanut.

The director, Michael Shannon, isn't as good as "Spark of Insanity's" Manny Rodriguez. Shannon frames Jeff and his puppets pretty well, but his sense of comic timing needs fine-tuning. Fortunately, Jeff is funny enough to not let this ruin the jokes.

If you thought "Arguing with Myself" was funny, don't miss this one!

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 September 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity

Filming Locations:

Warner Theater - 1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Levity Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1