This movie is fantastic!
It doesn't matter if you grew up with "The Weaz," hate him, love him, or are unfamiliar with him, this story is an entertaining and touching show-biz tale. It's, essentially, a road doc about a middle-aged, struggling comedian, who is over-shadowed by the fame of his past, and equally haunted by the situation of his present.
Pauly Shore, son of comedy icons, Sammy and Mitzi Shore, is the lone sibling left in LA, to care for his ailing mother (Parkinsons,) and to tend to his parent's legacy (the Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd.)
Pauly, who rose to prominence in the early 90's as an MTV personality (and eventual movie star,) is now a road comic, who tours rigorously, but remains as the heart of "The Store."
The heart of this film, is Pauly
His devotion to the art of stand-up, to "The Comedy Store," to his mother, and to all the fans that are still with him.
The meat of this movie is a hilarious road doc, with crazy fans, indignant club owners, enlarged prostates, and a lot of great jokes. We may only get a glimpse into Pauly's personal and family life, but it's enough to make him incredibly endearing to us, and we get a LARGE dose of his life on the road. And it's an interesting tour, to say the least...
This film is nominated for an ACE Eddie award, and it's awesome! So, if you are a fan of compelling non-fiction content, check this doc out!