POSITIVES…
Really liked the premise of this movie. It’s been done before, but it’s a topic worth revisiting, especially if it’s a solid story. It is.
Considering that this is about stand-up comics, you are right to expect some funny jokes, and you will find that in this movie.
Speaking of stand-up comics, this has a whole lot of awesome cameo from tons of comedians. Take a shot when you spot one.
Jimmy O. Yang carries this movie splendidly. I was all-in with his character’s journey.
Alex Moffat and Cedric the Entertainer both were excellent in their supporting roles.
That opening montage sequence was well done, mixing in that comedy, and a sad opening that you might find in a Pixar movie. Loved the range of emotions this story has.
You know where the third act is going, and you’re not going to care, because you will appreciate the movie’s conclusion.
If the theme and goal for this film is to show us that stand-up comics are human too, and need your love as well, then it thoroughly succeeds.
If the theme and goal for this film is to show us that you probably should not pursue a career as a stand-up comic, then it also thoroughly succeeds.
NEGATIVES…
There are jokes that will just not land. Subjective. Sure. Unfunny is unfunny though.
That second act. Ouch. I hope you can put up with all that cringe.
Debby Ryan’s character felt like she exists just to be a plot convenience, and didn’t really do too much for the movie.
A couple of expected plot cliches here and there.
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