The Best of Insomniac Uncensored (Vol. 1)

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I bought this DVD a few years back, before I got into online shopping and when mall stocks were limited and overpriced. So when I lucked into finding this at a small flea market at a fair, I jumped at it for $5. I'd loved the show and enjoyed watching it back. The lack of censorship was great and the episodes were as funny and interesting as I remembered them. Every year or two, I rewatch them (and Volume 2 as well). It's just a shame that Comedy Central and the producers haven't released actual season sets and the specials. I'd say it was a shame the series ended as early as it did, but it suffered from the same fate as Jackass did, with enough people catching on and mugging for the cameras in unrealistic ways that it ruined the nature.

As for the actual DVD, it's a little short with no real extras. It's your standard "test market" DVD that you'll find for a lot of niche shows like cooking or old cartoons or what have you. However, if you enjoyed the show during it's original run or just a night owl who enjoys barhopping/weird things, this is a great DVD to pick up. It's part documentary, a little COPS-esque, with real comedy that doesn't try too hard and is more or less just Dave cracking some off-the-cuff jokes (and he's one of the best at this) or else simply the people or places that speak for themselves.

I don't think $15 is a bad price, as I usually measure the cost by the quantity I'm getting and how often I view it. This DVD and the second (which has more episodes), are both higher on the list of multiple viewings than the majority of movies, and even TV shows I own. I really find myself getting caught up in every spot he visits, but with the rough nature, I tend to forget things quicker than a well plotted out movie, which makes rewatching more fun.

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I love the show and the DVD is cool because it's not censored. There's no Hollywood BS, it's just a guy and a camera going around the city, looking for that towns interesting spots and people. When ever Dave Attell does a city he really explores doing a variety of different things. He wont just hit the bars, he'll do stuff nobody would think of like shooting rats with the police in New Orleans.

If you liked the show, you'll really like the DVD.

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At least 1/2 of each episode is just Dave at a bar, which isn't really all that entertaining. In each episode, there is one really good piece, an ok piece, and the rest you could see yourself just by stepping into a bar in any city. Rent, don't buy.

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I was a little dissappointed by some of the episodes Comedy Central decided to put on this DVD (say Montreal, as an example). Not that any of the episodes were bad, just there were better episodes a long time fan like myself thought were funnier.

As well it might have been better for Comedy Central to just do seasons on a release rather than a handful of episodes. But Comedy Central seems to have no idea how to do releases of their shows on DVD (save The Man Show).

Either way this is a great show and a nice introduction to the drunken late night subject that is Insomniac.

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After hearing his comedy album only a few days ago, I knew that I would have to check out his show, "Insomniac with Dave Attell." The guy's funny, sarcastic and very entertaining. So I knew the show would be good. After seeing an episode of the new season, I decided to get the DVD "The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell: Volume 1." The show goes to show you that the fun and hijinx of comedy doesn't end when the act or set is over.

Dave Attell is the host and takes you on a journey full of booze, women, interesting people and wild parties. As soon as his comedy act is over, that's when he takes you for a ride you won't forget. And what's great is that this is an uncensored look, meaning that the language and other shenanigans that could never air on Comedy Central without being bleeped or blurred is here. Get ready to enjoy the nightlife as you cruise around with Dave in the cities of Chicago, Houston, New Orleans, New York and Montreal.

The show is very original and unique. It doesn't fail to entertain for a second. It's 107 minutes long, giving you tons of material to watch. Although it would've been nice to have the complete season of the show, this is still a nice thing to have. And you know there will be a Volume 2 coming out in the near future.

"The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell: Volume 1" is more than enjoyable. It's funny, edgy, entertaining and memorable. If you've seen the show on Comedy Central or love Dave Attell, then check out this DVD as soon as you can. I can hardly wait for a Volume 2 and I would love it if a complete season would be released on DVD. Still, this DVD is not too shabby.