Description:Genre: Comedy - Stand-Up / Actors: Denis Leary ... / DVD released 18 September, 2006 at Fabulous Films Ltd. / Features ... more

The Complete Denis Leary (DVD) ... of the DVD: Box set, Collector's Edition, PAL / Although he is primarily known for his acting work, Denis Leary began life in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comic of some repute. His show 'No Cure For Cancer' won him plaudits across the globe, and saw Leary attacking such contemporary phenomena as fitness freaks, parenthood, drug taking, smoking, vegetarians, and a lot more besides. Leary works himself into a frenzy as he storms across the stage, while also taunting nonsmokers in the audience by constantly billowing smoke into the air from a constant chain of cigarettes. 'Lock and Load' follows similar themes, and originally played to over 16 million people on cable channel HBO. For fans of Leary's inimitable schtick this is an awesome collection. For newcomers--hold onto your hats, this is quite a ride!

Newest Review: ... then ‘Sin is in’ – Leary’s religious manifesto of his ‘Lapsed Catholic Church’ backed by rock music. In summary, you can ... more

 ... pick up the DVD for around £14 online and this collection has both the definitive live performances of a cutting edge comedian who enjoyed massive popularity in his time. Some of the references are of their time, but it would be a mistake to dismiss him as just another eighties style foul mouthed ranter, as there is a lot of clever construction and identifiable motifs in his work that keep you engaged. His delivery style was pretty unique, and has spawned a host of imitators as well as critics, but fundamentally, this is...more