Pam Ann: Non Stop - Live from New York City

Pam Ann: Non Stop - Live from New York City is a 2012 comedy film starring the talented comedienne and performance artist, Caroline Reid. Although Reid is the film's primary star, she dominates the screen in more ways than one by donning on her alter-ego persona, the irreverent airline stewardess, Pam Ann. The movie encapsulates one of Pam Ann's bombastic, uncensored and downright hilarious live performances, as she takes her audience on a joyride high up in the skies.

The film is based on a live comedy show held at the iconic Joe's Pub in New York City. It begins with the larger-than-life persona of Pam Ann, whose name is a playful, tongue-in-cheek take on Pan American World Airways, making a grand entrance on stage. Clad in a sequined navy blue attendant attire complete with a matching cap and glamorous make-up, Pam Ann introduces herself to the audience with such fiery charisma that it is practically reminiscent of airborne incidents typically only found at 30,000 feet.

What follows is a roller coaster ride of jocular sketches and routines that perfectly showcase Caroline Reid's razor-sharp wit and impeccable comic timing. Her character, Pam Ann, draws her humor from the pandemonium of air travel, cleverly highlighting the different aspects of aviation such as airport security checks, technological advancements in airlines, and even the subtle, often amusing disparities amidst major airline companies worldwide.

The film utilizes the live audience's interaction to enhance Pam Ann's personas. Audience members are not merely anonymous observers, but rather, they are playfully targeted and become crucial elements in the sketches. From the pettiest complaints of frequent flyers to the exaggerated idiosyncrasies of flight attendants from different airlines, no stone is left unturned as Pam Ann dishes out one joke after another with her infectious energy and audacious humor.

Set within the intimate walls of Joe's Pub, the entire film carries a vibe of a theatre performance, getting up close and personal with Pam Ann's wild humor. Filmed with a beautifully sleek aesthetic, the cinematography adds an element of dramatic flair to Pam Ann's actions on stage, making every punchline and skit visually engaging.

Caroline Reid breaths fire into the character of Pam Ann, with her exaggerate delivery style, audacity, and flamboyancy, which are only rivaled by the waves of laughter she induces. The Australian-born comedian brings her years of stage expertise to the table, using her natural ability to engage and entertain the audience which has been cultivated through the extensive real-life experience of having performed in front of global audiences, many of whom are high profile celebrities and personalities. Despite the film's primary comic focus being airline travel, it merely forms the backdrop to Reid's wild and fast-paced humor that cuts across all sectors of life.

Not just a comedian, Caroline Reid gives the audience a taste of her musical talent in the movie as well. The performance includes musical numbers peppered throughout the act, often accompanying Pam Ann's cheeky dances and gestures. From beginning to end, the pace, energy and quick-fire humor never falter, ensuring that the audience is hooting with laughter and engaged throughout the film.

Pam Ann: Non Stop - Live from New York City is not just a comedy film. It is a whirlwind of fun, laughter and satirical sketches that comically roast the trials and tribulations of air travel. Bursting with Reid's humoristic charm and the flamboyance of her character Pam Ann, this film is a high flying comedic display that manages to keep the audience on their toes from arrival to departure. Watch this film for an entertaining, laughter-filled journey that guarantees to lift your spirits and reach cruising altitude in no time.