George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

Directed by Rocco Urbisci

Produced by Cable Stuff Productions, HBO

200155 min7.6 / 10

A sharp, high-energy stand-up special where Carlin's acerbic social commentary and dark humor dissect modern irritations with intellectual bite and irreverent playfulness.

George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at the Beacon Theater in New York City on November 17, 2001. In "Complaints and Grievances," Carlin shamelessly exposes the people and subjects that irritate him the most.

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  • Does George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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91/ 100

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