Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011)

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011)

Directed by: Rodman Flender

Genre: Documentary | Music
Running Time: 89 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

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Comments: I'm not exactly sure what the point was of Conan O'Brien Can't Stop. I've been a huge fan of Conan's for years now, and he's the only late night host I've kept up with. For this documentary though, while there's some insight into what it's like backstage, the only lasting impression I got was that Conan's sort of a dick. Most of the time, I understand it. After being on tour for weeks and just performing an exhausting show, who would want to go do meet-and-greets all night? But on the other hand, why would anyone want to film that and show people that you're annoyed by it?

On the other hand, Conan fully owns up to this. I've read in interviews where he spoke about being hard on both himself and those around him as he always wants everything to be perfect. Unfortunately, that really shows at times in Conan O'Brien Can't Stop. He's not exactly painted in the best light.

I really don't understand what the purpose of this film was; while entertaining, it failed to be particularly insightful or funny. It doesn't affect my enjoyment of watching Conan every night, but it certainly didn't endear me to O'Brien either. It's at least worth a watch though.