I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Such a frustrating disappointment

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Blistering performances.

A few years before Sally Field and Tom Hanks played mother and son in "Forrest Gump", they played stand-up rivals in the light comedy "Punchline". I will say that this isn't the funniest movie that I've ever seen, but it's great just for the tension between the performers, some of the stand-up jokes, and for Tom Hanks's definition of the rectum; you have to agree that his name for it is a lot more descriptive.So, this movie probably won't give you any kind of religious experience, but it's a fun way to pass time. Also starring John Goodman and Damon Wayans.Oh, and in case Sally Field is reading this: Happy 60th birthday! I'm in Russia right now, and yesterday, I went to Verkhoturye, where they have a convent. As a semi-birthday present to you, I said that the convent housed a flying nun. I know, you don't like that moniker, but I had to do something. Thanks for everything.

I didn't fully appreciate Tom Hanks' brilliance and power as an actor until seeing him in Punchline. He brings tremendous depth and pathos to the role of a gifted aspiring comic suffering from performance anxiety who is seeking to break in to the national limelight.Sally Fields' character as a cohort comedian plays off Hanks beautifully, as she competes for the spotlight while desperately trying to balance her passion for comedy and the irresistible pull of the stage with the demands of homemaking, children, and a less than sympathetic partner.The "punchline" in this movie has nothing to do with the jokes--be they good or bad.

PUNCHLINE (1988) *** Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell, Paul Mazursky, Damon Wayans, Taylor Negron, Barry Sobel, Max Anderson, George Wallace. Uneven approach to the world of professional stand-up comedy with mixed results: namely Field as a Polish housewife comic wannabe and Hanks as a seasoned yet emotionally troubled comedian (deftly blending comedy and drama in this, one of his breakthrough performances, particularly his near breakdown on stage) facing stardom at a club showcase for talent and a possible road to stardom.

Its unoriginal shlop, but done well. This movie is not rememberd today, but when it came out it was ok. Hanks plays and annoying character, and some of the comedy is not funny. Gives the viewer a feal of what its like on stage.