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Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion is a 2006 comedy film starring Zach Galifianakis in his signature style of off-kilter humor. The film is a live recording of Galifianakis' stand-up performance at the famous San Francisco nightclub, the Purple Onion. The film was directed by Michael Blieden and produced by Blieden and Galifianakis.

The film starts with Galifianakis arriving at the Purple Onion in his signature dunce cap and bomber jacket, and introduces himself to the audience by playing the piano while accompanied by a bearded drummer. After a few songs, Galifianakis starts his set with his particularly unique brand of comedy.

In the first half of the film, Galifianakis focuses on non-sequitur-based jokes, often using absurd one-liners and bizarre imagery to get laughs. For example, he cracks jokes about sadism, how he as a kid thought infidelity was a type of plant, and how he wants to go out with a girl who has boots with fur around the top. He also does a bit where he imitates a German tourist with a thick accent, and another where he pretends to be a drunk mathematician.

Throughout the performance, Galifianakis peppers in some music numbers, playing keyboard while wearing headphones that seem to have nothing playing in them. In another bit, he does a karaoke-style sing-along to the sound of him sweeping up the stage.

The second half of the set has a shift in tone, where Galifianakis gets more personal and introspective, and exposes his more vulnerable side. He speaks about his anxiety, his desire for a real relationship, and how his career in stand-up comedy has changed him as a person. He ends the set with a heartfelt message to the audience where he lets them know how much he appreciates their support.

Throughout the film, the audience is shown reacting to Galifianakis' performance, and their enthusiasm is evident from the very first second. The film also features interviews with various audience members, giving insight into what makes Galifianakis' humor so unique and so enjoyable.

Overall, Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion is a must-watch for any fans of his work, as well as anyone looking for an evening of non-stop laughter. The film showcases his unique style of comedy, combines it with music, and gives the viewer a glimpse into the vulnerable person behind the stage persona.

Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion is a 2006 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 1 minute. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2.