I am slightly late to the Carmichael game - I saw "On the Count Three" at Sundance and it is one of my all time favorites. Absolutely nailed issues of mental health while being funny and shocking ... great film (still unreleased as of the writing of this review. I've gone back and really enjoyed some of his career and hope he makes more movies - the man is so naturally charming and introspective.
This special is ultimately not very funny . It has the look and feel of an intimate, behind the scenes Q+A more akin to a TED talk than comedy. The last 10 minutes is serious conversations that should be had with a mental health professional - just kind of laid out there for the audience to comment on. I think it's important for artists to be able to do shows like this , but i overall I didn't find it enjoyable . The jokes aren't there , It's more of a onstage documentary look at Jarrod's life than anything funny or rewatchable. Not terrible and I think it bares watching - but ultimately doesn't hit enough comedy notes to recommend.
This special is ultimately not very funny . It has the look and feel of an intimate, behind the scenes Q+A more akin to a TED talk than comedy. The last 10 minutes is serious conversations that should be had with a mental health professional - just kind of laid out there for the audience to comment on. I think it's important for artists to be able to do shows like this , but i overall I didn't find it enjoyable . The jokes aren't there , It's more of a onstage documentary look at Jarrod's life than anything funny or rewatchable. Not terrible and I think it bares watching - but ultimately doesn't hit enough comedy notes to recommend.