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Dude, Wanna see my tattoo?!
Henry Rollins has inadvertently inspired more drunks to get Sun and Nietzsche quote tattoos more than any performer I can think of. It's true. Anytime I mention Henry Rollins in a public gathering some drunk guy stumbles forth to show me his bad Sun-Nietzsche tattoo. I always cringe at these displays of mediocrity but what can you do. Thankfully, unlike those cretins Rollins continues to mature, shine, and grow not only as a human being but a performer. I have heard some awfully mean raps against Hank's more comic approach to stand-up. The same people that denouce him as a sell-out (a term that in no way applies to Rollins) would cry for his blood if he was doing the same material off of Human Butt. This release marks the second DVD outing for Hank the first being the re-release of Talking From The Box coupled with the new Henry Rollins Goes To London. On UP FOR IT we find Rollins at the age of 40. To help you understand what this may mean to a performer of his distinction I shall relate a quick story about a conversation I overheard at a Rollins Band show last year. Two 18-19 year old boys were talking behind me in line. One asked the other if he had every heard of Black Flag. The other said: "Aren't they that old punk band?". It turned out that neither had ever heard Black Flag or Rollins Band. How they wound up at the show is anyone's guess. Anyway, back to UP FOR IT. Hank's performance is at once funny and offsetting. Rollins always seems best once he gets over the first joke or two, which is usually twenty or so minutes into the show. His immediate torrent of intense energy and humor is too overbearing for comedy. In such a state his jokes tend to go on longer than necessary. It's not until Rollins drains some of that energy that he settles into a more comfortable groove. That critism aside, (Note: I am a keen fan of a person's sense of comedic timing. Check out Bill Hicks for comic perfection) the remainder of Rollins' stand up is very amusing. Particular stand-outs were 'Bangkok Taxis', 'Demographics', 'Maiden and Tunisia' and the almost avante-garde and hilarious 'Wrestling Memories.' The DVD looks and sounds great. Unlike most live performaces I found the camera work quite pleasing, though I must confess I despise the time honored tradition of crowd shots. I don't need to see people laugh. They usually look gross when they do. It also tends to badly date stand-up films, thus taking away from the performance. UP FOR IT also comes with a groovin, laid back, warm and personal interview with Rollins. I found this segment to be most pleasing. Rollins reveals his thoughts on life, women, music, Rollins Band, touring and being 40. It's really more of a free-flow out-loud journal on film than an interview, as we do not hear any questions asked just Rollins talking. If that's not enough for you there's also a kickin' music video for "Your Number Is One" and a featurette on the Rollins Band album (dating myself with that word) "NICE". The featurette really rocks. It's cool to see Hank in the studio and to hear the band throw in their two cents. If you haven't been to a live Rollins Band show do so. These guys rok. So, if you've got the time and the dough check the DVD out.

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New stuff still good, but not the same
First off theres one thing i should let you know. I judge hard. With that in mind most people would consider this a five star movie if this be their first Rollins "spoken word" experiance. Rollins is the truest man on this planet. And one of the most hardcore. His opionins are legendary. Although this video falls short of his previous. Where as the first video you come away feeling enlightend. This you feel like you just been into a comidey show. Thats not Rollins. The Rollins we all know. Wise beyond years and talks with such passion. For a better more touchng get "Rollins in Londan 2 DVD set" Althou i would never frown on anyone who ownes anything Rollins. After all i own this DVD. Anything Rollns is must buy material. Some just better then others.

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He's an interesting guy
This has a pretty fun stand up performance by Henry Rollins in London. He's a smart guy with a great sense of humor and he's had a lot of pretty intense life experiences -- like being in Black Flag.

At the end of the performance is Henry sitting down and just honestly talking about what he does, why he does it, and who he is.

Henry is always poignent and honest and thought provoking. This is a cool item for anyone who likes to think.