I absolutely love Ricky Gervais. I find him hilarious and he makes amazing programs and stand up. But this didn't feel like stand up. It felt more like a funny Ted Talk if you know what I mean? And if it was marketed in that vein I probably would have rated it higher. But it was marketed as stand-up and on that description I have to rate it lower.
Don't get me wrong. It was enjoyable and it was funny, but compared to previous shows I definitely didn't belly laugh, or even laugh out loud, which was a bit disappointing because he's had me in tears in the past. I did smile the whole way through and chuckle, and overall agreed with his whole premise. So it's worth watching.
I think because there was such a heavy focus on divisive social commentary, although amusing and very on point, it would be better for it to be 'an evening with' or 'a talk with' sort of thing, rather than an out and out stand up show. But I appreciate it's difficult to address such a topic as a main premise and run with it and it be hilarious constantly. I think perhaps, in my worthless opinion, that it would have worked better not being so hyper focused?
I'm not sure if I'd recommend it overall. Not for newcomers to Ricky certainly. But I did enjoy it.
Don't get me wrong. It was enjoyable and it was funny, but compared to previous shows I definitely didn't belly laugh, or even laugh out loud, which was a bit disappointing because he's had me in tears in the past. I did smile the whole way through and chuckle, and overall agreed with his whole premise. So it's worth watching.
I think because there was such a heavy focus on divisive social commentary, although amusing and very on point, it would be better for it to be 'an evening with' or 'a talk with' sort of thing, rather than an out and out stand up show. But I appreciate it's difficult to address such a topic as a main premise and run with it and it be hilarious constantly. I think perhaps, in my worthless opinion, that it would have worked better not being so hyper focused?
I'm not sure if I'd recommend it overall. Not for newcomers to Ricky certainly. But I did enjoy it.