Russell Brand in New York City (2009)

Fresh on the heels of his scene stealing turn in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and freshly minted memoir comes Brand's comedy special. Russell Brand in New York City gives the unique Brand much deserved face time. Although he spends more time on his infamous MTV VMA foray than necessary, Brand delivers a brilliant turn as he examines the parallels of Britney Spears and elephants. His tirade on current events, particularly the Jonas Brothers is spot-on.

There's more to the glam comic that his bird-nest hair and kohl-rimmed eyes. Poking fun at the mundane and exposing the ludicrous, Brand's self-deprecating humor is wickedly funny.