Few would be surprised to learn that Jerry Lewis, the stage and screen star, has strived to entertain others since he was five years old. Since his youth, audiences have been divided by his bizarre antics, while want tobe comics have aspired to his busy career, which ranges from solo work to a double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, Gregg Barson's documentary features numerous testimonials from his famous followers about their respect and admiration for the now-86-year-old musician and director. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy, and Jerry Seinfeld are just a few of the celebrities waxing lyrical about Lewis' specific brand of creativity and his position in history. Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis analyzes the icon and his effect and is required watching for fans of the man and his legacy.