A healthy mix of despair and self-deprecation has always been Bo Burnham's signature, but Inside takes it to the next level. It's a deconstructed film, rather than a simple one-night special; a one-man-show that constantly undercuts itself. Even more so, it sabotages its own immersive qualities and explores the depths of self-loathing by turning oneself into comedy material. Some may say, it's a classic move, but the pandemic reality and Burnham's unkempt look predispose us to embrace all the cringe (YouTube reactions), quirkiness, (the sock puppet), and frightening angst (suicide jokes) he puts forward. Emotional rawness and a polished DIY look fits the Netflix bill, but as far as the content goes, this one goes straight to the world heritage lockdown archives.
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Awards
Nominee: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials at the Directors Guild of America
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Director
Bo Burnham
Actors
Bo Burnham
Language
English
Mood
Funny, Grown-up Comedy, Original, Quirky
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It was Good.