On the plus-side, Carlin is as sharp-witted as ever. On the down-side, this is not the Carlin of old ... here, he is over-the-top angry, bitter, dark, and hateful throughout his tirade on what's wrong with people. His suggestion to solve to the world's problems is to promote mass-suicide followed with a vision for an apocalyptic end to the earth. Other than a couple of insightful observations about what's wrong with government, the media, and industry, the rest of the material sinks to new lows: treating topics ranging from cannibalism to necrophilia as if they should be funny. Carlin had the sense to cancel broadcast of his "People love it when a lot of people die" show that was recorded just before 9/11/2001. Too bad he didn't retire then and leave a better legacy! Unless you enjoy being verbally assaulted and depressed, avoid this 2005 "Life is Worth Losing" drek!Read full review
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He's still got it. He is still hard hitting, sarcastic, funny, drop you to your knees in tears, and then make you stop and go, "huh? Wait a minute....." As always, through humor, he makes you think, and through thinking, we learn and progress. Old stuff, and great new machine gun delivery belies the age issues. Phenominal, talented. He is still the greatest.
I liked it but even diehard Carlin fans may find this a little dark. Carlin gets a little preachy in between his usually comedic obersavations, but does make valid points about ordinary life, as he almost always does effectively. This is not "The seven dirtest words", or even "Football VS. Baseball", but it is Carlin at his deliciously darkest best.
Hi, I like George Carlin! And the reason I liked this one in particuliar because of the material in this special! I think it's xtra good compared with some of the other HBO specials he did! They are funny also, but I think this one is better! Great comedian! This one makes me laugh out loud when I watch it! Ken Thomas Jr. Meyersdale, Pa.
Carlin! Enough said.
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