Alicia I love this movie so much

Stometer Save your money for something good and enjoyable

MoPoshy Absolutely brilliant

Cristal The movie really just wants to entertain people.

brendastarr I must admit I'm a sucker for a great raconteur. I truly enjoyed listening to Garrison Keillor and Jean Shepherd; they could hold my attention for days. But Stephen Tobolowsky's performance of his everyday stories in "Birthday Party" goes to the top my list.The film creatively transitions from one true life tale to another, and you can't look away. Each narrative is more fascinating then its predecessor and makes you feel like you're sitting right there; at the party and Tobolowsky is telling the story just for you. It's the kind of movie you want to keep watching.Be sure you see this film. I guarantee it'll make you laugh - and it might just also make you cry. That's the magic of an actor of Tobolowsky's stature. He can tell a great story; but best of all - he can make you feel.Two thumbs up, Stephen. Fine Work!

markQUEUE This film was my personal favorite at the Jacksonville Film Festival. While it doesn't hit you with action or effects, the mental images painted through the words of Tobolowsky had me laughing one minute and with tears in my eyes the next.Tobolowsky may be the best story-teller of which I've had the privilege of listening. We're invited into a dinner party on his birthday where he entertains us by sharing some of the things that he's encountered during his life. I'd find it hard to believe that there isn't a little something for everyone in this film. I really hope it gets picked up and released. This is one I would love to have in my collection.

darlingapplaud Think of Ewan McGregor/Albert Finney in Big Fish. Now take away the excessive fantasy element, but keep the pantomiming and underlying morals. That pretty much encompasses the tales of relatively unknown actor Stephen Tobolowsky.The stories of his life are entertaining, to say the least. I went from hysterical laughter to choking back tears in a matter of seconds, how many storytellers can accomplish that without being cheesy or using false tactics? I will admit that even i, who have been studying film and theatre for some time, did not recognize the name when i saw it in my SXSW brochure. I saw a poster on the wall of the Alamo draft house and thought "hey! i know that guy! it's Ned Ryerson!" So i thought i'd give it a chance. The second the movie started i knew it would be fantastic, one of those that can possibly alter your view of the world or something. And by the time i left, i knew this movie would be one of those that i talk about to anyone willing to listen for weeks. So in the words of Stephen Tobolowsky himself: "it's better than Spiderman 2!"

lrn2smile I thought this doc was really good. Parts of it were funny, some made you think on a more serious plateau. I hate using heartwarming, but it really was a good film. The film kind of let you into the stories surrounding his life, certain things that have molded him into who he is. I think anybody that gets a chance to go see it should. Granted, there are times that it gets kind of tedious, it brings you back in fairly quickly. ANyone who is a fan of his works, or just would like some insight into a good actor and an equally great person, they should watch this. The greatest thing about this movie is that it's setting is so intimate, you feel like he is just talking to you. Anyone that sees that will agree.