Rob Schneider: Soy Sauce and the Holocaust (2013)
"SNL" alum Rob Schneider takes to the stage (as himself) to examine the bizarre nature of fame, the woes of aging and the virtue of sweatpants. Known for his off-the-wall characters, Schneider opens up about his own life, which can be equally zany.
What people think about Rob Schneider: Soy Sauce and the Holocaust
What makes Rob Schneider: Soy Sauce and the Holocaust worth your time is how effortlessly Schneider turns the oddities of everyday life—fame that doesn’t make sense, aging that refuses to be polite, and the humble glory of sweatpants—into a loose, confident hour that feels like hanging out with a seasoned comic who knows exactly how to steer a room. He’s got that SNL-bred knack for slipping into offbeat perspectives, but the real pleasure is hearing him lean into his own life with relaxed candor and sharp timing. The vibe is playful and slightly mischievous rather than mean-spirited, with a few standout bits that land with the kind of clean, practiced delivery that reminds you why he’s been around this long. If you prefer your stand-up ultra-edgy or tightly structured, it may not be your flavor, but if you want an easygoing, better-than-average special with genuine laughs, this one earns the click.
Rob Schneider: Soy Sauce and the Holocaust is trying to be a loose, confessional stand-up hour about fame, getting older, and everyday life, with a deliberately provocative title meant to signal “no filters.” The problem is the material often feels predictable and dated, leaning on cheap shock and stereotypes that many viewers read as sexist or outright offensive rather than clever. If you’re looking for sharp writing, fresh observations, or a modern sensibility, this will likely test your patience more than your funny bone. That said, longtime Schneider fans who miss his early-2000s vibe may still get a few mild chuckles from the casual, self-referential bits.
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Ryan Polito
- Editing
- Brenda Carlson
Details
- Released
- August 1, 2013
- Language
- English
- Studio
- From Out of Nowhere Productions
- IMDb
- tt2734818

