Improv comedy is like eating blowfish. If prepared well, improv humor can be gut busting. If not, the silence can be deadly.
The improv comedy “The Grand,” now out on DVD, offers a little bit of both scenarios. My Washington Times review shares my affection for the cast, particularly Woody Harrelson as one of the featured poker champs. But while the film manages a few funny situations, the film works best as a reminder just how good the Christopher Guest camp is at the genre.
We are treated to a rare appearance by Gabe (“Welcome Back, Kotter”) Kaplan, although his role’s comic potential isn’t fully realized.
I suspect the cast was having so much fun making the movie they figured the laughs were infectious. Not quite.
(Photo: Woody Harrelson plays a down on his luck gambler looking to reverse his fortunes in the improv comedy “The Grand.”)
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