Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Director John Landis constructs a portrait that relies on the contrast between onstage chaos and fond offstage recollections. He works with never-before-seen performance footage as the primary narrative force, letting Rickles and his jokes be the central storyteller.

What lingers after the final curtain is an appreciation for the precise skill behind every insult and the genuine affection it masked. The film is a masterclass in comedic timing and persona. — MovieFinder Editorial