Definitely goes over a ton of controversial subjects so will likely offend a lot of people for differing reasons. I'd say over 90% of his material can be considered offensive. He talks fast so there's a lot of jokes. I'd say 1/3 funny 1/3 decent 1/3 corny. One second I'd think he's being over the top or offensive for the shock. Then he'd do the same thing but I'd find it funny. Really tough to judge when every joke is so unique to the person hearing it. But if u don't get offended you'll find more than enough to stick through. I watched alone and lold at least a dozen times. Going into this I'd seen his other specials no more than once and always thought he was decent. This special was better than expected to me. But ya a lot of the jokes weren't huge crowd pleasers so it's hard to recommend to everyone. I also forget his old material specifically but know he's always leaned intro controversial topics so this seemed on brand for him.
35 Reviews
Jokes toned down on offensiveness compared to previous
averagedeveloper22 April 2024
I am someone who follows foreign standups almost only on Netflix. Jimmy Carr has his own offensive humor. When I searched for something similar, I couldn't find it, at least not on Netflix. There was no one who gave me the feeling of "You couldn't have really said that" as much as this man. In this show, I don't know if it was Netflix, Carr's advancing age, or the current structure of society, I felt like he wasn't using his punches fully and was holding back. There were a few positive messages squeezed in that you sometimes come across in standups. I wonder if this was a Netflix commission or the artist's own choice. It made me laugh out loud in a few places, but I'd like to see a Jimmy Carr getting filthy beyond comprehension.
Nothing lasts forever.
macc9920 April 2024
Brilliant comics age, just like everything else, and Jimmy Carr is a brilliant comic.
He's one of the smartest, funniest, most inventive British comics of his era, but the nature of being sharp and inventive is that it has a shelf-life. There are still flashes of the old brilliance but a lot of it feels like treading old ground. That's not to say that he can't get back to his old level of brilliance, because great comics can adapt and reinvent themselves.
The "I'm so edgy" shtick is just cringe, and pretty standard for many comics whose glory days are behind them. Just make sure you have the best material, and get on with telling the jokes. It's not the 1950's and the only people who are "offended" are newspaper columnists who are only pretending to be for adclick revenue. Truth is, most people aren't actually watching - they have their own lives to get on with.
If anyone is genuinely offensive, they won't get a Netflix special - the comic genius of Jerry Sadowitz is an example. It's tough for ageing comics but it is possible for them to revive their act. It starts with them admitting to themselves that their act needs reviving, not deluding themselves that they're an "edgy" 51 year-old.
He's one of the smartest, funniest, most inventive British comics of his era, but the nature of being sharp and inventive is that it has a shelf-life. There are still flashes of the old brilliance but a lot of it feels like treading old ground. That's not to say that he can't get back to his old level of brilliance, because great comics can adapt and reinvent themselves.
The "I'm so edgy" shtick is just cringe, and pretty standard for many comics whose glory days are behind them. Just make sure you have the best material, and get on with telling the jokes. It's not the 1950's and the only people who are "offended" are newspaper columnists who are only pretending to be for adclick revenue. Truth is, most people aren't actually watching - they have their own lives to get on with.
If anyone is genuinely offensive, they won't get a Netflix special - the comic genius of Jerry Sadowitz is an example. It's tough for ageing comics but it is possible for them to revive their act. It starts with them admitting to themselves that their act needs reviving, not deluding themselves that they're an "edgy" 51 year-old.
I guess some people are easily offended...
deloudelouvain10 May 2024
Jimmy Carr brings another show with the kind of jokes we're used from him, the short one liners that make you think for a second, and that makes you giggle once you got the pun. Of course you will get people that get offended as his jokes are raw and risqué, but then again he's doing this for ages so why would you even watch his shows if you're that easily offended? Anyway, Natural Born Killer might not be his best performance but it's certainly good enough if you like Jimmy Carr. He joked about every delicate subject possible so I'm not surprised he gets negative reviews. But if you think you can laugh at anything and everything just give this show a go, you might enjoy it.
Give it a try only if this isn't your first time watching him
chris-fussel18 April 2024
Like other say this is absolutely not for the faint of heart. If you've watched him before you know what to expect but to be honest there was only about 10 minutes that weren't vulgar and unnecessary sex jokes. I've seen all of his other specials and I do love the guy, which is why I hate to say this was disappointing. He can do better than this, and yes his thing is to deliberately cross the line. I have a dark sense of humor but even this was too much. It's not his best material and it's not for everyone. His worst special by far. I can't recommend enough if you're going to watch this wear headphones or risk people you live with who are easily offended and cannot understand the concept that he doesn't mean what he's saying and only joking. I recommend giving it a try but NOT if this is your first time watching him.
"I shouldn't have said it, but I'm not wrong"
daisukereds20 May 2024
I personally rarely ever watch comedy shows, as I rarely enjoy the act of sitting down, knowingly expecting myself to laugh for the next hour or so.. but I quite like Jimmy Carr.
From his funny-memorable laugh, to his general attitude and approach to comey! Smartly knows that jokes are like Magnets for people.. and a (sometimes) tad relentless when interacting with his audience, which is easily the best of such a show.
In the end, I would rank this Comedy Show higher than I would as a general piece of entertaining. And I'd even be willing to recommend it.. IF you are fine with a Laundry List of jokes.
Normally, expect a better flow from lines to laugh, to next line. Even a bit of showmanship! Not necessarily a narrative, but maybe a core concept to try and tie it all together! This one is noticeably lacking in cohesion.. enough to feel underwritten. Like going from marriage propositions, directly to "I don't understand mother in laws". So it was fine in the end, had a few chuckles! But I'm sure he could do better.
From his funny-memorable laugh, to his general attitude and approach to comey! Smartly knows that jokes are like Magnets for people.. and a (sometimes) tad relentless when interacting with his audience, which is easily the best of such a show.
In the end, I would rank this Comedy Show higher than I would as a general piece of entertaining. And I'd even be willing to recommend it.. IF you are fine with a Laundry List of jokes.
Normally, expect a better flow from lines to laugh, to next line. Even a bit of showmanship! Not necessarily a narrative, but maybe a core concept to try and tie it all together! This one is noticeably lacking in cohesion.. enough to feel underwritten. Like going from marriage propositions, directly to "I don't understand mother in laws". So it was fine in the end, had a few chuckles! But I'm sure he could do better.
Not for the faint of heart. Thankfully!
dobraashe16 April 2024
This was my first time watching comedian Jimmy Carr. He has a very unique style for North American audiences that took me about 20 minutes or so to catch on. Once I did, I couldn't stop laughing - out loud! His rapid but pointed delivery style reminds me of the fellows (Cleese, Palin, etc.,) from the classic Monty Python films and Fawlty Towers shows that I watched when I was young.
He is not only great at one liner jokes and double entendres but he has an incredible knack for telling stories while engaging unsuspecting members from the audience.
I'm happy to see he has many more comedy specials that I can catch up on.
He is not only great at one liner jokes and double entendres but he has an incredible knack for telling stories while engaging unsuspecting members from the audience.
I'm happy to see he has many more comedy specials that I can catch up on.
Must do better
broughts16 April 2024
I'm generally a fan of Jimmy Carr but Natural Born Killer is just awful. It reeks of a desperation to be 'edgy' and puts more focus on seeking to offend than it does to be funny.
Don't get me wrong, there are funny moments, but they are too few and far between to rescue the performance.
The number of times that he seemingly had to prompt the audience to laugh was embarrassing. I really wanted to enjoy the show and I fought through the want to turn off after 15 minutes...how I now wish I'd have taken that option...
Jimmy seems to have become the offensive, out of touch, creepy uncle who only seems able to entertain himself. Sad & disappointing.
Don't get me wrong, there are funny moments, but they are too few and far between to rescue the performance.
The number of times that he seemingly had to prompt the audience to laugh was embarrassing. I really wanted to enjoy the show and I fought through the want to turn off after 15 minutes...how I now wish I'd have taken that option...
Jimmy seems to have become the offensive, out of touch, creepy uncle who only seems able to entertain himself. Sad & disappointing.
Funny as!!!
campbellsimpson16 April 2024
This is hilarious! A full show of one liners, this is one of the BEST standup comedy shows ever made! He is possibly the funniest person on earth!
With a controversial set that is so gender, racial and religiously indiscriminate it's got a laugh for every race, gender, creed and religion that will have you in absolute stitches!
Well done Jimmy and well done Netflix for supporting and promoting such a well rounded choice that is for all people who are willing to laugh at themselves and also reflect on the contradictions of modern day encounters.
Will watch over and over again, best stand up of all time!!!
With a controversial set that is so gender, racial and religiously indiscriminate it's got a laugh for every race, gender, creed and religion that will have you in absolute stitches!
Well done Jimmy and well done Netflix for supporting and promoting such a well rounded choice that is for all people who are willing to laugh at themselves and also reflect on the contradictions of modern day encounters.
Will watch over and over again, best stand up of all time!!!
Disappointing
Bezza8517 April 2024
I love Jimmy Carr and comedians who ain't afraid to offend.
Jimmy Carr- natural born killers is what I was really looking forward to seeing bit it was just awful. He just tried to be as creepy as possible and you can tell the audience most of the time just wasn't feeling it either.
I watched it all hoping he would get funnier but you can see he is just signalling for the audience to laugh.
All us atheists find Religious jokes funny but he seemed a bit scared to tell any Muslim jokes and that's not the Jimmy Carr we love to see.
I do prefer his last stand up and you'll just have to see it for yourself.
Jimmy Carr- natural born killers is what I was really looking forward to seeing bit it was just awful. He just tried to be as creepy as possible and you can tell the audience most of the time just wasn't feeling it either.
I watched it all hoping he would get funnier but you can see he is just signalling for the audience to laugh.
All us atheists find Religious jokes funny but he seemed a bit scared to tell any Muslim jokes and that's not the Jimmy Carr we love to see.
I do prefer his last stand up and you'll just have to see it for yourself.
Jimmy Carr Further Cements his Legacy
Jblum517 April 2024
As a former standup comedian , I am in constant awe at how well Jimmy Carr writes jokes. From a technical level, he is a master and has been a master for 2+ decades. I don't know of anyone else who can do it quite like him.
Saying this special is "trash" is like saying you don't like a painting because you don't like the color yellow. Those reviews come off as hallow, superficial and sad. Comedy has a somewhat unique issue in that some of the loudest critics tend to NOT be fans of comedy. It is one of the only forms of art that deal with this. If a painter paints something, there aren't 100 people commenting how offensive it is who have never looked at paintings before.
I for one - despise Game of Thrones. Two seasons in I thought "when is this going to get good?" and never watched it again. I don't necessarily believe it's bad show; it's just not for me. "Natural Born Killer" may not be for you. It does not make it a bad show. Even I would be personally offended by a few of these jokes if said outside a comedy show. However the writing is masterful, and they come at such a pace that there are more jokes coming to make you laugh again. It features many of his one liners, dipping his toe into every controversial issue he can conjure up and then moving on.
I have seen it twice, and enjoyed it both times. There are a few lulls (the last 7 minutes aren't the best) but overall I would classify it as yet another masterpiece from Jimmy Carr. If you like the art of standup comedy - this is an obvious must watch.
Saying this special is "trash" is like saying you don't like a painting because you don't like the color yellow. Those reviews come off as hallow, superficial and sad. Comedy has a somewhat unique issue in that some of the loudest critics tend to NOT be fans of comedy. It is one of the only forms of art that deal with this. If a painter paints something, there aren't 100 people commenting how offensive it is who have never looked at paintings before.
I for one - despise Game of Thrones. Two seasons in I thought "when is this going to get good?" and never watched it again. I don't necessarily believe it's bad show; it's just not for me. "Natural Born Killer" may not be for you. It does not make it a bad show. Even I would be personally offended by a few of these jokes if said outside a comedy show. However the writing is masterful, and they come at such a pace that there are more jokes coming to make you laugh again. It features many of his one liners, dipping his toe into every controversial issue he can conjure up and then moving on.
I have seen it twice, and enjoyed it both times. There are a few lulls (the last 7 minutes aren't the best) but overall I would classify it as yet another masterpiece from Jimmy Carr. If you like the art of standup comedy - this is an obvious must watch.
Jimmy needs a new shtick
gkemerer18 April 2024
After trying to watch some of the netflix comics and removing them almost immediately after beginning to watch them due to their general boring, unfunny acts, I was really hoping I was going to be in for an hour of fun. Unfortunately, that was not to be. I really tried to give this piece of crap a chance but I just couldn't bear it and had to give up after ten or fifteen minutes. Vulgar, unfunny one-liners with Jimmy pausing for the expected laughter, which never came. Then there's the perpetual look of surprise on his face, like he's waiting for the audience to respond to this shocking comment. My response is to turn it off and find something else to watch that is actually funny.
Yet Another Masterpiece
PersianComedyCritic5 May 2024
Jimmy carr never fails to Deliver with his one liner style of comedy. In fact he is the best at it, with dave attel being the second best.
His natural ability to twist almost any story into a dark humored joke is uncanny, and the fact that he can tackle any social issue, completely change the subject and then turn back to the issue while delivering 50 punchlines just make him the best of his style of comedy.
He has always been in my top 5 best comedians of our era (which would basically be the golden era of comedy), and my opinion had only been strengthened watching this special.
Truly a natural born killer. Many years later, still top notch comedy !
His natural ability to twist almost any story into a dark humored joke is uncanny, and the fact that he can tackle any social issue, completely change the subject and then turn back to the issue while delivering 50 punchlines just make him the best of his style of comedy.
He has always been in my top 5 best comedians of our era (which would basically be the golden era of comedy), and my opinion had only been strengthened watching this special.
Truly a natural born killer. Many years later, still top notch comedy !
Terrible
erica-8483018 April 2024
I've been a fan of Jimmy Carr for some time but this latest offering is abysmal. Should've switched off after ten minutes as I wanted to but I watched to the end in the hope it would improve. It was painful. His 'jokes' weren't even funny, just embarrassing. Simply standing there spouting one-liners just didn't cut it. The room was eerily quiet whilst he waited for laughs and it was a good thing he was laughing at his own jokes because very few audience members were. Jimmy Carr seems to have turned into his own worse nightmare - a washed up comedian telling dad jokes. The second half did improve a little though, with a much cajoled audience participation and Carr becoming slightly more animated. Even so, I'm sorry to say, just not funny any more. What a waste of time this was.
Our eternal 14 year old is maturing
galning-0514420 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Honestly who would be a comedian now?
Around the time of the release of His Dark Material there were weeks of outrage, over a joke, and Politicians were giving soundbites, around what should happen to his career. At that time other comedians were having gigs cancelled (the ones who were not established enough to push back) and there were instances of people reporting jokes, from a comedy gig, to the Police.
Meanwhile some venues brought in contracts which they insisted that comics sign, before they would book them, stating that they would confirm to their "decency" rules.
Jimmy, like several other comedians that tell dark or edgy jokes, had introduced trigger warnings some years ago - explaining in promos and at the start of the show that the Terribly Funny shows were "about" terrible things, but were not the things themselves.
Now we FFWD to Natural Born Killer - and, on certain social platforms and review boards - the knives have come out.
Some complain that jokes were too shocking (like he hadn't been in the business almost 25 years), some that they are not shocking ENOUGH (claiming that they themselves say more extreme things on forums and that the trigger warning had over-promised). Some have even complained that there are too many one liners (after tuning in to see the King of one liners) and others don't like that he is experimenting with more long-form material. You "can't please all of the people", as they say.
And many, many more (on X) have never even watched this special - they are just doling out payback for the vax joke in the last one.
So, what is it like? The first 15-20 minutes the pace is slower than I personally would like. The material is still good - but if it's not his usual fastball then I find myself mentally guessing the punchline. Plus, he seems uncharacteristically nervous and takes a while to settle down.
Where I think it comes into its own is in the 2nd half, the new long form stuff. Without giving anything away the "consent" routine is clever, well thought out and went down a storm every show (I attended a couple of the live shows and other shows - I saw tweets from delighted parents).
The routine that starts with the birth of his son is also excellent and brings in to play the difference in roles / responsibilities of mothers versus fathers. This is a big divergence from his usual machine gunning of jokes and some of his fans are not keen. But there are only so many variations of d*ck jokes he can write and I think these new routines show growth. At some point he has to be morph into some semblance of a grown up.
It's not as rapid fire as previous specials and the crowd interactions are a bit muted (Aylesbury are not quite as rowdy as other DVD or Netflix special crowds have been). But it has to get a high score (from me) for the quality of the new longer pieces. They may not be as laugh-out-loud funny as one liners, but they are thought provoking.
I love it.
It's in Netflix's Top 10 listing in 28 different countries - so he's doing something right.
Around the time of the release of His Dark Material there were weeks of outrage, over a joke, and Politicians were giving soundbites, around what should happen to his career. At that time other comedians were having gigs cancelled (the ones who were not established enough to push back) and there were instances of people reporting jokes, from a comedy gig, to the Police.
Meanwhile some venues brought in contracts which they insisted that comics sign, before they would book them, stating that they would confirm to their "decency" rules.
Jimmy, like several other comedians that tell dark or edgy jokes, had introduced trigger warnings some years ago - explaining in promos and at the start of the show that the Terribly Funny shows were "about" terrible things, but were not the things themselves.
Now we FFWD to Natural Born Killer - and, on certain social platforms and review boards - the knives have come out.
Some complain that jokes were too shocking (like he hadn't been in the business almost 25 years), some that they are not shocking ENOUGH (claiming that they themselves say more extreme things on forums and that the trigger warning had over-promised). Some have even complained that there are too many one liners (after tuning in to see the King of one liners) and others don't like that he is experimenting with more long-form material. You "can't please all of the people", as they say.
And many, many more (on X) have never even watched this special - they are just doling out payback for the vax joke in the last one.
So, what is it like? The first 15-20 minutes the pace is slower than I personally would like. The material is still good - but if it's not his usual fastball then I find myself mentally guessing the punchline. Plus, he seems uncharacteristically nervous and takes a while to settle down.
Where I think it comes into its own is in the 2nd half, the new long form stuff. Without giving anything away the "consent" routine is clever, well thought out and went down a storm every show (I attended a couple of the live shows and other shows - I saw tweets from delighted parents).
The routine that starts with the birth of his son is also excellent and brings in to play the difference in roles / responsibilities of mothers versus fathers. This is a big divergence from his usual machine gunning of jokes and some of his fans are not keen. But there are only so many variations of d*ck jokes he can write and I think these new routines show growth. At some point he has to be morph into some semblance of a grown up.
It's not as rapid fire as previous specials and the crowd interactions are a bit muted (Aylesbury are not quite as rowdy as other DVD or Netflix special crowds have been). But it has to get a high score (from me) for the quality of the new longer pieces. They may not be as laugh-out-loud funny as one liners, but they are thought provoking.
I love it.
It's in Netflix's Top 10 listing in 28 different countries - so he's doing something right.
Boring tiktok copy and paste
harryjoseluis17 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Got to say barely original mind numbing boredom wish I didn't renew my netflix on it but least baby reindeer was worth the netflix renew. Let's say the jokes weren't nothing original feel like heard them on tiktok from other comics . He barely dealt with hecklers like he did in the old days . I get it as the years go on the comedy probably sours down but he's seem to being back to being an amateur coz I've seen amateur sitting themselves doing better than this. But he was doing good on I literally just told you don't know why there wasn't more episodes. The delivery is not as good as he done it before it's like he lost magic and seems to pander to the feminist crowd because when you see him old days he didn't seem nervous or scared to punch there but seems like a frail old man.
If it was is first show, you'd never return.
dbrocket-128-37028218 April 2024
Middle aged wife and husband who generally enjoy Jimmy were completely confused by his act and could only manage 15 minutes.
It's painfully and unnecessarily insulting, too many one liners that lead no where and it feels like you're a new comic on the block with no experience.
I'm not sure who I feel more sorry for, him or the audience that paid too much and stayed. And why, in the 15 minutes that we watched was there so many references to under age encounters?
His visual yearning for the acceptance of the audience is pityfull, his constant second hand Innuendos about paedophilia... wtf. Really I just hope you don't support any children's charities Jimmy!
It's painfully and unnecessarily insulting, too many one liners that lead no where and it feels like you're a new comic on the block with no experience.
I'm not sure who I feel more sorry for, him or the audience that paid too much and stayed. And why, in the 15 minutes that we watched was there so many references to under age encounters?
His visual yearning for the acceptance of the audience is pityfull, his constant second hand Innuendos about paedophilia... wtf. Really I just hope you don't support any children's charities Jimmy!
On the fence
laujk-6321121 April 2024
I knew what I was getting in to when I decided to watch it.
I've seen Jimmy live before, around 15 years ago and thought he was funny as hell.
Unfortunately, his act still felt like it was 15 years ago.
One liners intended to shock.
Jimmy pausing with wide eyes and scanning the room to see if he's gotten away with it.
I'm hard to shock as I imagine most of Jimmy's old fans would be. So unless you're new and unaware of what you're about to hear, don't expect to be shocked or laugh too much.
While the one liners were meant to be offensive and funny, I felt that I had heard them all before.
I found the funnier bits were the longer jokes/stories not the one liners.
The joke about the supreme Court and the abortion was actually witty and clever.
Jimmy Carr IS witty and clever.
Which is why this show is a huge disappointment.
Unfortunately, it was a bit painful to watch.
I've seen Jimmy live before, around 15 years ago and thought he was funny as hell.
Unfortunately, his act still felt like it was 15 years ago.
One liners intended to shock.
Jimmy pausing with wide eyes and scanning the room to see if he's gotten away with it.
I'm hard to shock as I imagine most of Jimmy's old fans would be. So unless you're new and unaware of what you're about to hear, don't expect to be shocked or laugh too much.
While the one liners were meant to be offensive and funny, I felt that I had heard them all before.
I found the funnier bits were the longer jokes/stories not the one liners.
The joke about the supreme Court and the abortion was actually witty and clever.
Jimmy Carr IS witty and clever.
Which is why this show is a huge disappointment.
Unfortunately, it was a bit painful to watch.
Seems like the end of the line or something
darkshad319 April 2024
I used to love JCs shows, he could make hard jokes but they were just that. Audience participation has always been a thing but not to this level, that Jacob guy should be paid since he was featured in just about a quarter of the show. During the first part of his show he was clearly looking for audience approval, which didn't go very well and was sad to see as some of the silences were long and he didn't go on until he got the response he wanted... or demanded really. During the second half he switched to preaching about "omg women are so amazing" and "consent is super important". Jimmy, I used to watch you to get away from the constant barrage of preaching, now you're doing just that. It all just seemed like trying too hard, but without real effort, with preaching for clout I guess. Too bad, but it is what it is. Things change and I just won't be on the lookout for his material anymore. When I look for comedy I look for laughs and entertainment, not yet another person shouting talking points. I suppose he's just getting ready for retirement or something, so that in a few years he can do the rounds and say "well I advocated for positive things" etc. I don't know. But I do know that I won't see him the same way again after this.
Whatever happened to Jimmy Carr?
ricardolanzini22 April 2024
The latest addition to Netflix's comedy lineup, "Natural Born Killer," leaves much to be desired, serving as a testament to the dwindling creativity of its once-vibrant comedian, Jimmy Carr. His comedic delivery has devolved into a frantic display of darting eyes, as if he's scanning the room for approval or perhaps dodging imaginary criticism from the "woke police."
Throughout the special, Carr seems more preoccupied with testing the boundaries of acceptability than crafting genuinely funny material. His jokes often feel borrowed from a bygone era of comedy, lacking nuance or any semblance of thoughtful commentary. Instead, he resorts to hackneyed stereotypes and cheap shots at marginalised communities, all while laughing at his own jokes in a pitiful attempt to fill the void left by a dwindling audience response.
It's evident that Carr struggles to find his footing amidst a comedy landscape that's evolving towards more inventive and socially conscious humour. While other comedians are pushing boundaries and challenging norms, Carr clings desperately to his outdated brand, doubling down on platitudinous clichés and tasteless punchlines.
One of the most bewildering aspects of "Natural Born Killer" is Carr's insistence on portraying himself as a reprehensible character, making light of topics like rape and paedophilia without offering any meaningful commentary or insight. His attempts at moralising on subjects like consent and abortion fall flat when juxtaposed with his own crude and insensitive jokes.
Finally, "Natural Born Killer" fails to deliver anything of substance, leaving viewers to wade through a sea of clichés in search of a single original joke. Carr's insistence on maintaining his outdated persona only serves to highlight his irrelevance in today's comedy landscape. As the special comes to a close with a misguided attempt at imparting wisdom to a teenage audience, it becomes painfully clear that Carr's brand of humour is well past its expiration date.
Throughout the special, Carr seems more preoccupied with testing the boundaries of acceptability than crafting genuinely funny material. His jokes often feel borrowed from a bygone era of comedy, lacking nuance or any semblance of thoughtful commentary. Instead, he resorts to hackneyed stereotypes and cheap shots at marginalised communities, all while laughing at his own jokes in a pitiful attempt to fill the void left by a dwindling audience response.
It's evident that Carr struggles to find his footing amidst a comedy landscape that's evolving towards more inventive and socially conscious humour. While other comedians are pushing boundaries and challenging norms, Carr clings desperately to his outdated brand, doubling down on platitudinous clichés and tasteless punchlines.
One of the most bewildering aspects of "Natural Born Killer" is Carr's insistence on portraying himself as a reprehensible character, making light of topics like rape and paedophilia without offering any meaningful commentary or insight. His attempts at moralising on subjects like consent and abortion fall flat when juxtaposed with his own crude and insensitive jokes.
Finally, "Natural Born Killer" fails to deliver anything of substance, leaving viewers to wade through a sea of clichés in search of a single original joke. Carr's insistence on maintaining his outdated persona only serves to highlight his irrelevance in today's comedy landscape. As the special comes to a close with a misguided attempt at imparting wisdom to a teenage audience, it becomes painfully clear that Carr's brand of humour is well past its expiration date.
Disappointing stand up
mlnicholson20 April 2024
Half way through Jimmy Carr's new stand up, "Natural Born Killer," and I've managed to laugh a mere two times. There's a noticeable lack of laughter from the audience too, which is odd considering this is the take that made it to release. His humour usually hits the mark for me, despite often skating on thin ice with the potential to offend.
This time, though, it just isn't landing. The performance feels lackluster and fails to deliver the sharp wit and shock-value humour I was expecting. To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement-it's simply not up to par with his previous work.
Very disappointing.
This time, though, it just isn't landing. The performance feels lackluster and fails to deliver the sharp wit and shock-value humour I was expecting. To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement-it's simply not up to par with his previous work.
Very disappointing.
At least he doesn't constantly move around
mikeyboy2621 April 2024
I only watched the 20 minutes. Yes , had material that many would find offensive. Did i find that material actually funny? No. See the thing with offending, if used strategically it has impact in a performance. When used liberally ( like salt) it can spoil the meal. Too many short one liners for a quick laugh and he stands there arms out waiting for the audience to laugh. Looks and feels uncomfortable. I will say though .......to his credit he stands still for the "whole" performance which is a change form some comedians who constantly walk up and down the stage as if they are trying to get to their daily steps goal. I get dizzy especially when watching live.
Yeah... a very hard watch
yeah_mate29 April 2024
Every joke he made sounded like he had googled "Top 100 Most Offensive Jokes For 2024" and read them directly off his phone. The majority of his 'jokes' were weak and cheap one-liners that fall flat and go absolutely nowhere. It's seems like his target audience is edgy 14 year old boys and 60 year old people who love to say 'What's wrong with the world these days? You can't say anything!'
I only continued to watch it to the end because I was absolutely gobsmacked by how bad everything about his show was. From the poor jokes (trying to be offensive for the sake of being offensive), the awkward darting eyes around the crowd at the end of every joke ("Oh my god, I just made a joke about something you can't joke about, I hope I got away with it!") and there being no continuity or substance to his entire performance (again, one-liners going nowhere/no general theme continuing longer than 3 minutes), this is a big flop for Jimmy and he really needs to update his material because it is just embarrassing at this point.
A Snooze....
BluePhilG22 April 2024
I was shocked watching this... At just how bad it is... None of the jokes are more than a little amusing.
Really, it's just not funny, and definitely not the Jimmy Carr we've all come to know. Jeez, did Netflix really agree to make this a special?
The jokes are so corny, Jimmy seems to find them funny, there's an occasional murmur from the crowd, but really... no sorry.. it's bad.
And what's with the eyeball movement? Some weird camera work panning around Jimmy makes the whole thing an overindulgent overproduction of boredom.
At times Jimmy checks on his audience to see if they are prepared for the potentially offensive jokes about to be bestowed upon them. He'd have been wiser to check if they were still awake...
Really, it's just not funny, and definitely not the Jimmy Carr we've all come to know. Jeez, did Netflix really agree to make this a special?
The jokes are so corny, Jimmy seems to find them funny, there's an occasional murmur from the crowd, but really... no sorry.. it's bad.
And what's with the eyeball movement? Some weird camera work panning around Jimmy makes the whole thing an overindulgent overproduction of boredom.
At times Jimmy checks on his audience to see if they are prepared for the potentially offensive jokes about to be bestowed upon them. He'd have been wiser to check if they were still awake...
Carr is not funny, never was.
fashinrashin18 April 2024
WHY are we getting UK comediennes instead of American ones ??
Carr has been around a long time, and he just isn't funny There is no irony, pathos or bathos with his shtick.
He should study the greats like Shandling, Prior, Stephen Wright, Carlin , Burr, Hicks, Candy, Redd FOXX, Bamford , etc. Even Tony Hancock, Pete and Dud, Sean Lock. Billy Connelly UNDERSTOOD the absurd , modern life, filth, and shock CARR understands nothing, he is NOT edgy
He is completely unaware, of being self aware, his BS working class Northern Working mens club crap IS REALLY PASSE, its nearly 100 years out of date He may as well do Vaudville !
Carr has been around a long time, and he just isn't funny There is no irony, pathos or bathos with his shtick.
He should study the greats like Shandling, Prior, Stephen Wright, Carlin , Burr, Hicks, Candy, Redd FOXX, Bamford , etc. Even Tony Hancock, Pete and Dud, Sean Lock. Billy Connelly UNDERSTOOD the absurd , modern life, filth, and shock CARR understands nothing, he is NOT edgy
He is completely unaware, of being self aware, his BS working class Northern Working mens club crap IS REALLY PASSE, its nearly 100 years out of date He may as well do Vaudville !
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