Customer Ratings & Reviews

The movie is definitely dated in terms of visual aesthetics and pacing but plot-wise, it's still pretty gripping and the payoff is well worth it.

Got this movie for my son and he absolutely loves it!!

It's not generally regarded as one of director Martin Scorsese's best, but this film holds up remarkably well after 30 years. Robert DeNiro plays Rupert Pupkin, whose dreams of fame as a comedian lead him to kidnap talk-show host Jerry Langford (a terrific performance from Jerry Lewis). In this "instant gratification-quest for fame" culture we live in today, the film has just as, if not more, relevance today than it did when it was released.

This movie is worth watching if only for the casting. I found it very entertaining.

I saw this film in film class when I was 18. It really sucked me into the story. Robert DeNiro's performance is mesmerizing and kinda scary to think about at the same time. Always been a big fan of Jerry Lewis and had the honor of knowing him for a week of my life. Even got to talk to him about this and many more of his films and his friendships with some of the older stars of his time. This film and Last Temptation of Christ I think are 2 of Scorsese's most under rated films.

This early Scorsese movie is not one to be missed. It combines drama, satire, and dark humor in a very entertaining package, If you liked Deniro in Taxi Driver, this movie gives you another unsettling performance, no less dark, though done so with a lighter touch to a degree. A classic!

I already had the DVD version of this, but that disc doesn't offer much in the way of extras. The blu-ray edition looks and sounds exceptional, and the menu layout is much-improved over the DVD version. There is also a retrospective that was not on the DVD version. I highly recommend this disc.

With the passing of Jerry Lewis, I knew I had to have this forgotten classic of the early 80's. A dark comedy that seems more relevant now than ever before. With the dawn of social media, everyone's s 'Star', but it wasn't always that easy. Disturbing, sad and funny as heck. Robert, Martin and Jerry at their best.

KING OF COMEDY is a dark and painfully funny look a psychopath (Robert De Niro) obsessed with a TV talk show host played totally straight by Jerry Lewis. Tension builds and builds as Martin Scorsese gives us a lighter more bizarre take on a Travis Bickle type character. Finally on blu-ray, it's budget priced to sell!

The King of Comedy is one of Martin Scorsese's most underrated pictures; it's smart, funny, and eerily prescient about today's media culture. This Blu-ray doesn't quite match its excellence, though the AV/PQ is good.

It amazes me that this film seems to be forgotten whenever you hear about Scorsese's finest films. In my opinion, it's right up there with Raging Bull. Terrific transfer, as well as a ton of great special features add to the value of this blu-ray.

Very scary in an understated and fantastic performance by De Niro. Maybe Jerry Lewis's best film performance: certainly his best in a serious role. Fantastic script.

I love Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro and of course, Jerry Lewis! The directing, acting, story and overall vibe of this movie is superb! A plus!

This film, in my opinion, is worth seeing just to see Robert Di Niro in a very different role. All in all it was very entertaining.

This is one of my favorite movies and even though it is over 30 years old, it rings even more true today. Like in the film, more people are fast becoming famous just for being INfamous. This is a high recommend from me.

You know them from Mean Streets, Goodfellas, cape fear and raging bull. This is one of those "never heard of it" films that surprises you and makes you have more admiration for these 2 talented gentlemen.

It's Martin scorsese's only time he directed The Comedy and Jerry Lewis is really good in it and so is robert deniro.

This film is beautiful and funny - cast is small and effective - De Niro is at his prime and does not let you down - Blu-ray conversion is good.,

I remember it as being funny but it actually has a lot of dark humor. Jerry Lewis is excellent.

I feel like this movie isn't all that well known. This is a good and enjoyable Robert Deniro film!