Internet Dating (2008)

The writing, performances, and production values make this whole movie feel like a cheap porno where the sex never comes. It's really really dumb and has a weird 5 year old's* understanding of basic concepts like "the internet". But two things redeem this movie: 1. The lack of solid script means most of the dialogue is improvised and 2. Kat Williams is the lead.

I strongly believe that Kat Williams is one of the funniest comedians/performers working today. For such an energetic comic, he has an amazingly understated performance style in this that undersells every joke, and the results are incredible. His timing is incredible, and the fact that he's pretty much just fucking around in every scene really adds a layer of fun. Every moment he's onscreen is a joy to watch. He even sheds his "pimp" image (which has always been tongue-in-cheek) and plays nebbish.

The movie is terrible. The pacing, story, characters, all feels really thrown together and shitty, but I laughed harder than I've laughed at any comedy since Pineapple Express. If you like Kat Williams, I highly recommend it.

*So it wasn't too much of a surprise when I learned this movie was written by Master P's son, 'Lil Romeo.

At the ripe age of 19! Kid's living the dream.

Having seen the movie, I'm going to say absolutely none of it. Honestly, it comes across like he doesn't even know what social networking is. It's like a mid 90's movie understanding of the internet.

I really do love Kat Williams a lot, and it's something I'm seemingly unable to share with any of my peers. I don't know what it is about his comedy that most people I know have trouble connecting with.

EDIT: There's an interesting point to be made about when racial humor can crossover to the mainstream (aka Whitey) and when it doesn't, but I think I'm grossly under qualified to make it.

His most solidly put together bit is probably his run on weed, but one of my personal favorite bits is on the Rick Ross song "Hustlin'". It's an easy joke, but in explaining what makes hip-hop universal, he's also laying out his mission objectives of being inclusive. Being "pimp" (a persona which, I feel, has always been tongue in cheek given his stature and demeanor) works across the board, whether you're a librarian or you work at McDonalds.

A lot of racial-oriented comics will make fun of every race based on stereotypes and try to tie it together with a half-hearted line about equality. Katt Williams operates on a different level, in which he is legitimately trying to promote positivity among the crowd. It IS racial humor, so a lot of that material is there, but his energy and the way he approaches it makes all the difference.

Other good bits include:

"YOUR BABY'S SUPPOSED TO LIKE SKITTLES YOU IGNORANT BITCH!"
Shaq and Shaq's kids
Smoking with Snoop Dogg (contains material from his weed run)
Kids and Questions