The Opening Act

The Opening Act

By Steve Byrne

  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release Date: 2020-10-16
  • Advisory Rating: Unrated
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Director: Steve Byrne
  • Production Company: Wild West Picture Show Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
5.4/10
5.4
From 23 Ratings

Description

Will Chu is stuck in a thankless job while trying to pursue his true passion in life, becoming a stand-up comedian. When he gets the opportunity he’s been waiting for, the emcee slot on the road opening for his hero Billy G., the realities of life on the stage come crashing in. Between relentless hecklers, drunk comedy groupies and hard-to-impress morning radio DJs, things get off to a rough start. Even if he can learn from his idols and overcome the challenges, he’ll have to prove he has what it takes to make his dream a reality.

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  • 🤨

    3
    By OSCAR M. ALI
    😒🤨😕😐😑🙄⏹
  • Sad and depressing

    1
    By DueDilligence0119
    The life of being a standup comedian is hard but this Mellenial mindset of trying so hard to be politically correct and not offend anyone is counter to what comedy is all about. There are great comedians in this movie that have already came out to speak against Cancel Culture which is even more confusing. Overall, this movie was hard to watch even with some random and seldom funny lines contributed by some of the amazing cast. I truly hope people decide to be people and embrace themselves vs trying to be offended by everything and every situation they encouraged on a daily basis.
  • Worth the wait

    5
    By Biker Busser
    Great insight on how new comics get into industry.
  • Struggle is Real

    4
    By MSC1212
    Nice behind the scenes look at the comedy world. If only we all had mentors like Cedric! I thought the female casting was a little weird though. Probably needed more input from female producers.
  • GREAT MOVIE !!

    5
    By Aramis Pierre
    Enjoyed every aspect of the film !
  • Funny film great cameos

    5
    By miami_rrr
    Great funny film / movie with many great cameos. It brighten up my day
  • Great movie!

    5
    By mbeder
    Bought The Opening Act on the day it was released because I couldn’t wait to see virtually every great contemporary stand up together in one movie. They pulled it off. A great story about putting your time in to do what you love. Very funny and a good story.
  • Hilarious

    4
    By FreshlySqueeeeezed
    Just the Friday night laugh I needed.
  • Great movie

    5
    By Noggin831
    I heard about this movie in a podcast so the wife and I gave it a shot. Very funny, and you get a glimpse on the stand up life. Love all the comics in the movie, was constantly pointing them out to my wife.
  • Absolutely hilarious!!!

    5
    By Salty Ray Ray
    This movie captures the essence of stand up comedy and was so much fun to watch. Lots of funny moments and amazing cameos. Definite recommend!

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