Genre:
Comedy
Directed
by: Chris Rock
Cast:
Amy Schumer
Time:
61minutes
Over the last few years, I had only seen bits
and pieces of Amy Schumer’s act on TV, in interviews. My first reaction was as
follows: Oh, she looks sweet and cute, and her self-deprecating humor is funny.
Then there was some backlash due in part to her political positions, and,
honestly, I don’t care about that. There is also a case that was made for
joke-stealing, which is more troublesome to me. I lose respect for these
comedians when a case is brought up and proven to be solid.
Still, I decided to sit down and watch a full
comedy special of hers. In the end, I was disappointed. Taking the stage at The
Apollo Theatre, in New York, Schumer went into her usual schtick about her
private parts, her body, the difference between the treatments of bigger women
and bigger guys, Hollywood, etc, etc. In bits and pieces, Schumer’s act can be
funny and charming. Stretched out over an hour, it tends to become repetitive
and annoying. That little voice and the face she makes ALL THE TIME becomes a
bit much after a while.
This 2015 comedy special had its funny
moments, but, overall, it left me a little cold. I’ll check out more of Amy
Schumer over the coming weeks to see if the trend will hold.
Rating:
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