At The Movies

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road Runtime: 108 minutes Studio: BC 3 Productions Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Blue Collar Comedy Franchise Position: 3 The final film in the trilogy, capturing the performances of Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Larry the Cable Guy during their 2005 tour, providing a culmination of their comedic journey together. Ratings: My Rating: 7.7 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 7.5 Rotten Tomatoes: 73% Metacritic: 68 TMDb: 7.6 Plot Summary: This installment features the comedians performing their stand-up routines across various U.S. cities, blending observational humor, storytelling, and relatable anecdotes about family, work, and Southern culture. Behind-the-scenes segments show interactions among the comedians, giving fans insight into their personalities and touring experiences. Critics Review: Critics praised the consistency and chemistry of the comedic quartet, noting that the film successfully delivers laughter while reta...

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: Rides Again Runtime: 106 minutes Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Blue Collar Comedy Franchise Position: 2 The sequel to the original tour film, this installment presents more stand-up comedy from Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Larry the Cable Guy, filmed during their 2003 tour, offering additional insights and performances. Ratings: My Rating: 7.6 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 7.4 Rotten Tomatoes: 72% Metacritic: 66 TMDb: 7.5 Plot Summary: Continuing the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, the film showcases each comedian performing their signature routines, often exploring themes of everyday life, family, work, and Southern culture. The documentary-style footage also provides behind-the-scenes moments, interviews, and humorous interactions between the performers, giving viewers an inside look at the camaraderie and personalities of the comedians. Critics Review: Critics noted that Rides Again successfully ...

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie Runtime: 105 minutes Studio: Gaylord Films Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Blue Collar Comedy Franchise Position: 1 A documentary-style film featuring the stand-up performances of Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Larry the Cable Guy, showcasing their comedic talents and behind-the-scenes moments from their 2002 tour. Ratings: My Rating: 7.5 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 7.3 Rotten Tomatoes: 71% Metacritic: 65 TMDb: 7.4 Plot Summary: The film follows the Blue Collar Comedy Tour as it travels across the United States performing stand-up shows. Each comedian delivers their signature humor focused on everyday life, Southern culture, family, and relatable anecdotes. Between performances, the movie provides behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and insights into the comedians’ lives and friendships. Critics Review: Critics generally appreciated the film for capturing the energy and charisma of the live performances, though some n...

Bill Engvall: Here’s Your Sign Runtime: 64 minutes Studio: Warner Bros. Country of Origin: United States Franchise: N/A Franchise Position: N/A A stand-up comedy special featuring Bill Engvall sharing humorous stories, observations, and his famous “Here’s Your Sign” jokes about everyday people and situations. Ratings: My Rating: 7.2/10 IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: Not Available Metacritic: Not Available TMDb: 7.4/10 The Dove Foundation: PG Plot Summary: Bill Engvall performs before a live audience, delivering a series of anecdotes about common sense, foolish behavior, and humorous misunderstandings. The “Here’s Your Sign” concept is used as a punchline to highlight moments of obliviousness in everyday life. Critics Review: The special received positive reviews for Engvall’s witty and clean humor, highlighting his ability to connect with audiences through relatable, family-friendly material. Some critics noted the routine formula, but praised the consistent delivery and audience engage...

Bill Cosby: Himself Runtime: 105 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: N/A Franchise Position: N/A A stand-up comedy film featuring Bill Cosby performing live, sharing humorous anecdotes about parenting, marriage, and everyday life. Ratings: My Rating: 8.1/10 IMDb: 8.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 67% (Critics), 93% (Audience) Metacritic: Not Available TMDb: Not Available Plot Summary: Filmed before a live audience at Hamilton Place in Ontario, Canada, Cosby delivers a series of comedic stories, focusing on topics like marriage, parenthood, dentists, and childhood experiences. His storytelling is characterized by animated facial expressions and a conversational style. Critics Review: Critics have praised Cosby's performance for its engaging and relatable humor. The film is considered a classic in stand-up comedy, showcasing Cosby's ability to connect with audiences through personal anecdotes and observational humor. Christian Perspective: The film ...

Apostles of Comedy: Onwards and Upwards Release date: April 1, 2014 Studio: Pure Flix Entertainment Standalone Franchise: Apostles of Comedy Franchise position: 2 Runtime: 100 minutes Tagline: Laughter is the Best Ministry Ratings: Critics ratings: 65% My rating: 6.8/10 Dove Foundation: Approved IMDb: 6.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 65% Metacritic: 65% Plot summary: Apostles of Comedy: Onwards and Upwards continues the tradition of clean, faith-based stand-up comedy. Featuring returning comedians Mike Williams, Tim Lovelace, Henry Cho, and Antonio Silvoso, the film delivers humorous reflections on Christian living, daily challenges, and spiritual growth. It blends laughter with inspiration, emphasizing hope, perseverance, and the joy found in faith, while appealing to both new viewers and fans of the original film. Critics review: Critics noted that the film successfully builds on the original, offering a more polished presentation and deeper comedic insights. While the format remains a series...

Apostles of Comedy Release date: May 9, 2008 Studio: Pure Flix Entertainment Standalone Franchise: Apostles of Comedy Franchise position: 1 Runtime: 90 minutes Tagline: Laugh, Worship, Repeat Ratings: Critics ratings: 60% My rating: 6.5/10 Dove Foundation: Approved IMDb: 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 60% Metacritic: 60% Plot summary: Apostles of Comedy is a stand-up comedy film featuring four Christian comedians—Mike Williams, Tim Lovelace, Henry Cho, and Antonio Silvoso—sharing clean, faith-based humor. The show is designed to entertain while reflecting on Christian values, life experiences, and spiritual insights. The film balances humor with messages of faith, hope, and perseverance, making it both uplifting and engaging for audiences of all ages. Critics review: Critics generally appreciated the film for its family-friendly humor and positive messages, though some noted the format was straightforward and primarily targeted to Christian audiences. The performers' charisma and timing w...