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Stand-up performance of comedian Ken Jeong recorded live at Pasadena, California.Stand-up performance of comedian Ken Jeong recorded live at Pasadena, California.Stand-up performance of comedian Ken Jeong recorded live at Pasadena, California.
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Overall I felt that this standup performance was good. I had some laughs and I enjoyed learning more about Ken Jeong who has always been this wild and crazy character in my head. This man has always fascinated me because he was once a doctor and gave it all up to be an actor. He does talk quite a bit about that switch which was extremely funny and interesting to learn about.
To me this special was the most wholesome in the fact that he contantly talked to the audience as if they were important parts to his act and pointed out his wife and director constantly. The show was about Mr. Jeong and how rich and famous he is but it was also about how he got to where he is and how important all of the people in his life are.
It wasn't the funniest standup I've seen but if you're a fan of Ken's and the work he's done in Hollywood then I think you would enjoy this.
I also think you would enjoy this special if you last name is Ho.
To me this special was the most wholesome in the fact that he contantly talked to the audience as if they were important parts to his act and pointed out his wife and director constantly. The show was about Mr. Jeong and how rich and famous he is but it was also about how he got to where he is and how important all of the people in his life are.
It wasn't the funniest standup I've seen but if you're a fan of Ken's and the work he's done in Hollywood then I think you would enjoy this.
I also think you would enjoy this special if you last name is Ho.
Not funny at all. the whole special is him bragging about his fame and money and constantly reminding you that he is a doctor too.
I love Dr. Ken and he has always been hilariously funny. And there are some really great moments in this special but I was constantly reminded of something Colin Quinn would scream: "Stop APPLAUDING! Applause kills comedy". The special starts out strong with some other Asians in the crowd but then there were too many moments that remind me of the opening monologue on SNL where the host begins announcing things that are designed for applause and it just gets tedious.
I get it, the guy is a millionaire and is rich. But this was no were close to a stand up. There is no freakin difference between a Mayweather interview and this stupid stand up. In short what I took away is : I am Asian. I am a millionaire. I am great. Rest everyone is a sucker. God, do not waste your time.
Though switched this on for the comedy, I didn't feel gripped by the comedy. Ken's jokes were by no means as bad as what other reviews seem to be parroting. However, I will admit that I did soon grow tired with his reliance on cheesy Asian stereotypes and bragging. This shouldn't be too surprising as his previous works have been built more on shock value and vulgarity rather than wit or nuance.
The redeeming part of the act was the autobiographical storytelling of some of the more important and vulnerable parts of his life that led him to his success.
If you are interested in Ken worth a watch for the stories alone. However, I wouldn't clear your evening plans to watch this.
The redeeming part of the act was the autobiographical storytelling of some of the more important and vulnerable parts of his life that led him to his success.
If you are interested in Ken worth a watch for the stories alone. However, I wouldn't clear your evening plans to watch this.
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- ConnectionsReferenced in What Just Happened??!: Assistant (2019)
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By what name was Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho (2019) officially released in Canada in English?
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