Always Amazing

Enlightening documentary about a very interesting and loved if somewhat flawed man. Not the impression you'd get if you watched "The amazing Johnathan documentary" which paints him in a bit of a sinister light. This documentary is just much better; better interviews, better pacing, better filming. I enjoyed learning about his life and the lives of his friends too. Ultimately this documentary left me feeling good about Johnathan and this friends too. Unlike the other one which made you feel that Johnathan was constantly out to prank everyone, especially the documentarian. Definitely choose this one if you have time for only one!

Always Amazing is a remarkable and ultimately inspirational documentary. It was a joy to watch the genuine affection people held for Jonathan and how incredibly talented he is. What really stood out for me was the celebration of the friendship between Jonathan and Joel and the love and support they had for each other. If you want to watch a documentary that leaves you feeling so glad you spent the time watching, this is definitely such a documentary.

I am a writer and have spent a lot of time studying comedy as a craft (not a good enough delivery for stage work). Jonathan was one of the comics I saw growing up that always intrigued me, along with Hicks, Kinison, Bill Nelson, and Jon Pinette, because he had such a unique style and direction with his work.

Fellow Pittsburgher Steve Byrne was obviously watching the same genius I was, and he brings that to film in a personal way. The story behind Amazing Jonathan only makes me love him more. I hope that I can meet him soon to tell him how much he inspires me...then and now, and that I feel like I know him now in a way I didn't before.

Incredible film about an incredible human being. A legend.

I am a long-time fan of Amazing Johnathan. I've seen perform at comedy clubs and in Vegas for 20 years. I was so happy to see John getting the documentary treatment. He deserves it, not just for defying the odds when he was given one year to live, but also for being on of the funniest people ever. This documentary is handled deftly by first-time director comedian Steve Byrne and I'm looking forward to seeing more of his work behind the camera. The last time I saw a documentary featuring a protégé kid from Australia coming to America to work with his hero -- it didn't turn out so well (Leaving Neverland).

I had no idea what the Amazing Johnathan had been up to recently or through in life for that matter, but this documentary puts everything into perspective. Great documentary with some very well placed and much necessary laughs.