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   Oct 16, 2020 · “Opening Act” takes place over a four-day period where Will, during his first big paying gig, faces a steep learning curve about who he is, why he wants to “do comedy,” and what he needs to do to get better at it. It’s a very insightful insider-baseball look at the creative process.

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   Oct 16, 2020 · ‘The Opening Act’: Film Review. Jimmy O. Yang and Cedric the Entertainer star in 'The Opening Act,' a semi-autobiographical comedy about a stand-up comic questioning whether he has the guts...

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   Oct 17, 2020 · ‘The Opening Act’ Review: Jimmy O. Yang Stars in a Stand-Up-Comedy Origin Story. A novice club comic gets his shot in an indie comedy that takes the measure of what it means to do stand-up. By...

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   Oct 13, 2020 · SYNOPSIS: 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...

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   Jan 3, 2021 · The Opening Act is not a stand-up comedy movie but a story about the life of a stand-up, including their struggle with life on the road, politics of comedy clubs, confrontations with hecklers, and that inner struggle to keep going and keep growing.

   • Director: Steve Byrne

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   Oct 16, 2020 · I was given the opportunity to watch the film The Opening Act, written and directed by comedian Steve Byrne. The film follows the journey of fledgling comedian Will, played by real-life comedian Jimmy O. Yang , as he decides to pursue his dreams of becoming a stand-up.

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   Is 'the opening act' a good movie?

   • On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 82% based on 22 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "With The Opening Act, writer-director Steve Byrne offers perceptive insights on the struggles faced by budding stand-up comedians -- and creative dreamers in general."

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   Is the opening act a stand-up comedy movie?

   • After the success of his first night, Will changes his routine up and dies a horrible death. The Opening Act is not a stand-up comedy movie but a story about the life of a stand-up, including their struggle with life on the road, politics of comedy clubs, confrontations with hecklers, and that inner struggle to keep going and keep growing.

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   Who are the actors in the opening act?

   • The Opening Act is a 2020 American comedy film written and directed by Steve Byrne, in his directorial debut. It stars Jimmy O. Yang, Alex Moffat, Cedric the Entertainer, Neal Brennan, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Jermaine Fowler, Ken Jeong, Russell Peters, and Debby Ryan . It was released on October 16, 2020, by RLJE Films .

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   What is the movie 'Opening Act' about?

   • Opening Act is a movie that takes place over a four-day period during Will's first big paying gig. It provides an insightful and in-depth look at the creative process as Will learns who he is, why he wants to 'do comedy,' and what he needs to do to improve.

   The Opening Act movie review & film summary (2020) | Roger Ebert

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   Who wrote 'The Opening Act'?

   • The Opening Act was written by someone who knows the field intimately and much of it feels semi-autobiographical. Byrne has filled the cast with standup comedians and writers: Bill Burr, Ken Jeong, Tom Segura, Neal Brennan, Alex Moffat, Bonnie Hellman, Russell Peters, all of whom play cameo roles.

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   How can I become an opening act?

   • One way to become an opening act is to build a relationship with an agent. However, this strategy can be challenging as agents typically pursue artists and work to build relationships. Most agents do not accept solicitations, making it difficult to get a response from them.

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   TOP CRITIC. Lacking tangible emotional depth, and, frankly, much laugh-out-loud humor at all, The Opening Act is surprisingly underdeveloped for an intimate story about ambition and sacrifice...