Tim Allen: Men Are Pigs (1990 TV Special) User Reviews

Stale but Energized

[johndavidzagzoug-23410 · 5/10 · 10 March 2017]

Tim Allen reminds me of my dad, and probably reminds most white middle- class kids of their dad too. His humor relies mostly on bashing his wife, his mother, and women in general, but not neglecting to berate the shortcomings of himself and other men as well. It's a stale form of humor this day and age, but his energy on stage manages to makes it at least somewhat interesting to watch and even if I wasn't laughing I was at least smiling.

Could not take it anymore.

[tommy0873 · 1/10 · 13 January 2019]

Let me say right off the bat I like Tim Allen. I also like Home Improvement. Love last man standing. With that being said this 29 min stand up was him telling an occasional joke mixed in with a 1,000 gorilla/chimpanzee/or cave man sounds. It got so annoying I fast fowarded 5 min ahead to see if it was just the first 6 or 7 min he was doing that. Turns out he made those sounds throughout tbe entire comedy show. Not my cup of tea.

Good humor, before PC culture ruined comedy

[necrosisace · 10/10 · 14 August 2018]

Classic stand up, in Tim Allen's "Tool Time Tim" demeanor. guaranteed laughs. If you like humor that isn't watered down and plants jokes without care for feelings, you'll love it. If you grew up in the 1990's, prepare for some nostalgia and laughs!

I still find it a strange combination

[Horst_In_Translation · 4/10 · 15 December 2017]

Here we got "Tim Allen: Men Are Pigs", a half-hour live action short film from 1990, well actually it is a comedy stand-up, so maybe you could even call it a documentary. At 30 minutes, it is pretty short, even for a comedy routine, but maybe they just included the better parts? I'm not sure, but I don't think so. Anyway, the title gives away that Tim Allen is the star in here and this came out around the same time when he started to work on his career-defining show "Home Improvement" now almost 30 years ago. But this should not be the subject now. I am just adding this because Allen in terms of his contents, physical approach etc. is considered among the most masculine comedians these days. His new show adds to that too. But I just don't see it with him. I never perceived him as much of an alpha male at all and as a consequence, his routine felt really bizarre on several occasions. What I hear does not match what I see. Pretty bad title too. On the level of Mario Barth comedy to be honest and my fellow Germans will understand the reference. Admittedly, Allen is not that bad. There is an okay moment here and there I cannot deny it. But all in all, it just wasn't enough I have to say, not even for this brief runtime. I am not a fan of Allen from what I have seen from him by now. And this one here definitely won't turn you into a fan. Only watch it if you like (or love, even better) him before already. For me it is not a failure, but definitely a thumbs-down. There wasn't a single laugh-out-loud moment in here.

One of the best!

[mgwilliams-38436 · 10/10 · 19 August 2022]

Tim Allen is the best! His MANnerisms and delivery is authentic and original like no other. If you are looking for your type of comedy go somewhere else as Tim Allen delivers his own style with genius.