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All Critics (18) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (15) | Rotten (3)
Jimmy O. Yang gives a slyly appealing performance as a comic who may be too good a person to be a nightclub star. October 19, 2020 | Full Review…
Jimmy O. Yang gives a slyly appealing performance as a comic who may be too good a person to be a nightclub star.
Owen Gleiberman
Lacking tangible emotional depth, and, frankly, much laugh-out-loud humor at all, The Opening Act is surprisingly underdeveloped for an intimate story about ambition and sacrifice. October 16, 2020 | Full Review…
Lacking tangible emotional depth, and, frankly, much laugh-out-loud humor at all, The Opening Act is surprisingly underdeveloped for an intimate story about ambition and sacrifice.
Robyn Bahr
A very insightful insider-baseball look at the creative process. October 16, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A very insightful insider-baseball look at the creative process.
Sheila O'Malley
You could make a documentary about modern stand-up comedy and it wouldn't have half the truth of The Opening Act. October 19, 2020 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
You could make a documentary about modern stand-up comedy and it wouldn't have half the truth of The Opening Act.
Sean Collier
The film showcases the struggle of aspiring stand-up comics with an A-list cast that helps deliver the laughs. October 19, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
The film showcases the struggle of aspiring stand-up comics with an A-list cast that helps deliver the laughs.
Joe Friar
Director Steve Bryne keeps "The Opening Act" light, immersive, and breezy, not pushing the boundaries of his script or characters beyond their capabilities with Jimmy Yang making the biggest impression among a sea of comedic giants. October 19, 2020 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
Director Steve Bryne keeps "The Opening Act" light, immersive, and breezy, not pushing the boundaries of his script or characters beyond their capabilities with Jimmy Yang making the biggest impression among a sea of comedic giants.
Nate Adams
This indie drama features several comedians in roles of all kinds, but, oddly, it has very few laughs; still, it works in its own quiet way. with touching characters and a fascinating setting. October 19, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
This indie drama features several comedians in roles of all kinds, but, oddly, it has very few laughs; still, it works in its own quiet way. with touching characters and a fascinating setting.
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Yang generates sympathy with his awkward nervous energy, and the film resonates with behind-the-scenes authenticity. October 19, 2020 | Full Review…
Yang generates sympathy with his awkward nervous energy, and the film resonates with behind-the-scenes authenticity.
Todd Jorgenson
When these characters talk ... The Opening Act becomes about generosity and encouragement ... [E]verything between those scenes doesn't live up to them. October 16, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
When these characters talk ... The Opening Act becomes about generosity and encouragement ... [E]verything between those scenes doesn't live up to them.
Mark Dujsik
However, by concentrating on what motivates these performers to lay themselves bare as they do, the movie proves to be something more than just a one-note entertainment. October 16, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0 | Full Review…
However, by concentrating on what motivates these performers to lay themselves bare as they do, the movie proves to be something more than just a one-note entertainment.
Charles Koplinski
The film itself has a loose structure, but the storyline is tightly woven to give us an entertaining story with an edgy reality. This indie is a gem that shouldn't go under the radar of viewers or critics. October 16, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0 | Full Review…
The film itself has a loose structure, but the storyline is tightly woven to give us an entertaining story with an edgy reality. This indie is a gem that shouldn't go under the radar of viewers or critics.
Thoroughly entertaining, and a nice little indie that I hope people will discover for themselves. October 15, 2020 | Full Review…
Thoroughly entertaining, and a nice little indie that I hope people will discover for themselves.
Edward Douglas
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