On multiple occasions, he repeated the same sentence for too many times. I think the show would be better if it's not that repetitive. I like his previous special better.
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Not a total loss
NatashaWM5 April 2022
I've been waiting for this special for weeks, and while I'm glad I watched it, I prefer his past work.
Ronny's performance is decent, but is not as harmonious, or humourous, as his previous Netflix special. To me his demeanor seems rather tense, frustrated at times, and in certain parts he's almost nervous. I laughed several times, but I also had several moments when I felt uncomfortable. I'm not easily offended, so I ultimately enjoyed the show, and I see myself watching more of Ronny's comedy specials if he releases them.
Ronny's performance is decent, but is not as harmonious, or humourous, as his previous Netflix special. To me his demeanor seems rather tense, frustrated at times, and in certain parts he's almost nervous. I laughed several times, but I also had several moments when I felt uncomfortable. I'm not easily offended, so I ultimately enjoyed the show, and I see myself watching more of Ronny's comedy specials if he releases them.
Wasn't his worst but prefer the older material
rickvanryke13 April 2022
It was repetitive to a point that it was a bit annoying, I understand where he was coming from with certain jokes and such but left me feeling somewhat uneasy. Did have good jokes but felt more worn out than some of his older work.
Another Funny Special With a Worldly Perspexctive
tkdlifemagazine7 April 2022
Ronnie Chieng is a very finny stand up comedian. This Netflix special is very funny. He is smart and very cutting in his attack on modern cynicism and psuedo-intellectualism. I love the club setting of this one in NYC. It looks a little like it is out of Casablanca. This is an "R" rated version of his demeanor on The Daily Show. He is a very bright guy. HIs understanding of the world is very metropolitan. His perspective, from having lived in so many different places of the world is very interesting and informed.
Old work is definitely funnier
tyler-4086918 April 2022
The whole time it just felt like rather than telling jokes, he was showcasing his anger toward anyone who isn't far-left. The material didn't exactly age well with the "science" either. I really enjoyed his 2019 special but this one just isn't it.
Chuckled at most of it
ImNickJames20 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I enjoy his style and energy which entertained me as much as his last special. As far as the comments on the UK goes (and the morons who clapped in the audience)... Mr Bean is not the G. O. A. T or standard of comedy in the UK but he's also clearly never heard of Black Adder. We have Dylan Morgan, Bill Bailey, Simon Pegg, Michael McIntyre, James Acaster (who he mentions), Billy Connoly, Ricky Jervais, Lee Evans, Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges, the entire cast of Monty Python, just to name a few!
Setups that didn't pay off
trigunnerd14 April 2022
As another reviewer said, he was very repetitive sometimes, and it fell short. "Cancel me. Cancel me! C'mon, cancel me. Cancel meeeee." He also did at least 3 setups that fell flat, with the live audience and myself. He'd do this big build-up, then tell a switcharoo joke that wouldn't quite land. And while I agree with most of what he said during his soapboxing, it's all been said by every comedian these past three years.
I enjoyed the hubris
hardworker-4620114 April 2022
An hour went by quickly which is a good sign for me, I felt it got better towards the end. Highlighting the culture of unqualified and overly critical so what online bullying in a funny way was excellent and a very real issue.
Those that gets pissed off about the UK joke and Mr bean needs to relax as that was part of the joke too. - I am British btw! Do you not think that one or 2 bad experiences from one or 2 encounters resulting in open hatred is not a problem in society? People do it all the time, try to understand the paradox- do you think you can make these points as funny if not funnier yourself? I mean you might not like the jokes but 1 or 2 stars is just unjust lol. I do prefer his other work more but I appreciated this one too. Yellow lives matter my friends!
Those that gets pissed off about the UK joke and Mr bean needs to relax as that was part of the joke too. - I am British btw! Do you not think that one or 2 bad experiences from one or 2 encounters resulting in open hatred is not a problem in society? People do it all the time, try to understand the paradox- do you think you can make these points as funny if not funnier yourself? I mean you might not like the jokes but 1 or 2 stars is just unjust lol. I do prefer his other work more but I appreciated this one too. Yellow lives matter my friends!
Its like watching a very bad roast on society
alexouns-832069 April 2022
It's one of those stand ups that starts off aggressively to give you the impression of this dude got some balls for taking on controversial subjects that he drags on way too long with the anticipation of getting better or funnier perhaps but that delayed train never arrives.
Keyboard warrior!
pamelaandpaolo14 April 2022
I don't normally review content on IMDb, but I had to for this one. Ronny brings a worldly perspective not unlike that of Trevor Noah that I only started to cultivate after leaving the US, living abroad, and seeing things from the outside looking in. Might be harder for Americans who never leave to appreciate those aspects of the special. I came to checkout whether folks indeed took to their keyboards to review this special and I was not disappointed. And this special did not disappoint me either. 8/10 stars.
Time vortex of boredom
johnpgatt10 April 2022
In the last 30 minutes I've checked 3 times too see how long it's got to go.. he spent the last 20 minutes insulting the intelligence of anybody who may give him a negative review which is exactly why I'm here. I gave him two stars because it's roughly how many chuckles I got your entire show.. he spent ages setting up jokes repeating himself and more than once forgot to add in the punchline at the end. A good editor could cut this show into a 2 minute entertaining YouTube video. If you watch a trailer you're guaranteed to see every funny part in the show..
The jokes never came
anbraman17 April 2022
Fresh perspective
motorcitywebgirl-271-1189711 April 2022
I really enjoyed his latest special, and found it quite unique and funny. He focused on a truly fresh perspective- global, intelligent, clever and timely. Reading some of the reviews of people who panned it... I think it went over their heads. More, please.
So so.
TreeFiddy5317 April 2022
How Not To Like Ronnie Chieng?
johanluce-473-1464411 April 2022
How not to like Ronnie Chieng?
The guy is smart and funny AF. His stand up performance has a great rhythm and just the right amount of anger. I've seen him on some comedies and on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and he's become one of my favorites.
Yes, some of the topics may be considered as controversial to some, but that's the concept here.
Highly recommended.
The guy is smart and funny AF. His stand up performance has a great rhythm and just the right amount of anger. I've seen him on some comedies and on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and he's become one of my favorites.
Yes, some of the topics may be considered as controversial to some, but that's the concept here.
Highly recommended.
Disappointed - the bar is higher for such a comedy veteran.
anthonynagy15 April 2022
I enjoyed his previous work - this material felt like he took notes from other comedians just talking on podcasts. Lacking innovation or creativity. Subjects like "internet trolls are worthless" and "anti-vaxers are uneducated" are part of our everyday conversations. I agree with both statements, but there should be more to such a "work of art" than just stating the obvious. It was so surprising to me, when he finished a thought and moved on to the next one, without having added anything new or original. Also it felt awkward when he said it's so easy to just criticize, compared to lift people up, when so much of this show is cheap shots. Looking forward to him stepping up his game in future. He's got the talent and the experience. I just see this one as a slip-up.
much talk, little work
erdemhali14 April 2022
He spent the last part insulting the intelligence of anyone who might criticize him, and that's exactly why I'm here. I gave the gentleman three stars because I smiled three times in the entire show. A good vlogger could break this show down into a fun 3 minute Vimeo video. And in this video, you can see every funny part of the show. Unfortunately...
I LOVED IT!!
aem-capello6 April 2022
Best comedy show that I have seen in years, I enjoyed it from start to finish! It made me completely forget to worry about any personal or current global problems - a huge
accomplishment these days.
Thank you Ronny Chieng for making us laugh and smile, I loved it!!
Thank you Ronny Chieng for making us laugh and smile, I loved it!!
Comedian forgets his Punch lines
midgard-833076 May 2022
I think he's a funny guy typically; he seems to usually aim towards Left wing politics a lot in his jokes which is fine because he's usually funny. The last special was hilarious but this time it felt like he was out of material shortly after starting. The amount of times he repeated "That's the ups and downs of comedy" or repeated the Mr Bean impression was a bit embarrassing; and then the part where he kept trying to make sure he didn't offend his left wing audience......oh boy "This was a younger me, less experiences me....a younger me etc etc" for 3 minutes was just like he was nervous to even tell his joke. It's odd considering how he easily bashes the intelligence of anyone with a differing opinion than his during the pandemic.
I agreed with his last part ironically about reviewers online bashing his "craft" or anyone's craft in entertainment while not themselves knowing the craft; there is truth there for sure but it wasn't funny and as with most of his other "jokes" it felt more like a rant than anything.
Hopefully his next special is funny and he gets new material.
I agreed with his last part ironically about reviewers online bashing his "craft" or anyone's craft in entertainment while not themselves knowing the craft; there is truth there for sure but it wasn't funny and as with most of his other "jokes" it felt more like a rant than anything.
Hopefully his next special is funny and he gets new material.
Revealing & riveting
estathena217 April 2022
Reminiscent of Carlin & Hicks, Ronny Chieng's Speakeasy is a sharp take on life in a post-pandemic world, especially in the United States. Wielding a sardonic wit, Ronny shines a telling light on a societal illness - ignorance over information; those who vilify education, science, and take pride in their prejudices.
Warning to those who dare enter this comedic misanthrope's den, leave your egos at the door or risk insult and injury by the mirror's reflection.
Warning to those who dare enter this comedic misanthrope's den, leave your egos at the door or risk insult and injury by the mirror's reflection.
The jokes that never quite landed
ajayksalhan30 November 2022
The material and switch in subject matter is relevant (post pandemic, podcasts, random Brexit, poor take on culture politics), until he forgets how to land a joke or punchline. Repetitive. Shouts 'cancel me', when I think he cancelled himself after this show. Dislikes the UK, great, let's hear the joke... confused as to why the last 15mins was spent mentioning such an issue, when it never quite landed. A very small audience, which seemed to laugh at every word, without a joke landing. Maybe I'm too use to the DC, A. Schultz, CR, who would tear the place apart. Netflix special is waaaaay better!
Woke pandering Ronny
brookebirch7 May 2022
This just wasn't funny. Woke Ronny pandering to the ideological left makes my ass cringe. Anti-vaxxer jokes - especially at this point in time of the pandemic, fall flat. I can't even finish it. Go home to see your mom Ronny, you have to be relevant to be cancelled.
The "dumbass D-average" generation he talks about are rating this 1!
brandingczars9 April 2022
This is one of the best comedy hour that I have invested my time into! Most importantly, this is what we need today; someone standing up against the pathetic stupidities of illiterate morons that are making the planet dumber every day. Thanks Ronny for doing this! You are an Invaluable Gem and this was a Masterpiece!
Disappointed
nezbitkn29 April 2022
Best I've seen in a while
CanadianBear1 June 2022
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