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The Opening Act

2020, Movie, 1h 30min

The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.

Country: United States

Director:

Steve Byrne

Cast:

Cedric the Entertainer,

Ken Jeong,

Dan Lauria,

Bill Burr

Reviews

Critic Sheila O'Malley

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What is refreshing about "The Opening Act" is that it is about the process of "getting better" at something, through trial, error, trial again.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Jeffrey M. Anderson

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...captures a realistic feeling of what it might be like to work in a club.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

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"The Opening Act" follows Will Chu, a man torn between pursuing his dream of becoming a stand-up comedian and his predictable 9-to-5 life. When he's offered the chance to emcee a comedy show opening for his idol, Billy G, Will must choose between stability and pursuing his passion. Along the way, he must navigate a cast of colorful characters, including his girlfriend Brooke, his rival Chris, and a slew of seasoned comedians. Will's journey is full of laughs, but also poses questions about what it means to truly follow one's dreams.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Opening Act include Ricky Stanicky, One of Them Days, Snack Shack, The Intern, My Old Ass, The Boss.

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The Opening Act was released in theaters on October 16, 2020.

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The Opening Act was released for streaming on October 16, 2020.