Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize
Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize
| 01 January 2010 (USA)
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Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize is a live stand-up performance by Murphy in Boston. During his 1-hour set, Charlie covers a spectrum of topics, such as a discussing the male ego as well as a politically incorrect bit about people, including a certain former president of the United States, that he believes are "functionally retarded." He also does an amusing re-enactment of some scenes from 300. Murphy goes on to criticize the usual rehabilitation treatments ensuing from celebrity meltdowns (e.g., Mel Gibson and Michael Richards), arguing that an experience with Jigsaw from Saw is the only way to cure these people of their prejudices. Sticking with celebrities, he claims that Britney Spears's strange behaviour in 2007-08 was caused by her being possessed by the spirit of Rick James. In addition, Charlie hits on reality television, making fun of the courage (or lack thereof) of Dog the Bounty Hunter as well as an obsession with The Dog Whisperer.

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matt72582

He is much funnier in real person, in an interview, or on Chappelle Show. Maybe it's because it was his first special, and wanting recognition, probably wasn't himself. Instead of using his regular voice, he'd do what so many others do..References. I don't watch TV shows, don't know about the movies he mentioned. I also don't keep up with whatever goes viral, don't care about gossip and trivial matters.It's still worth a watch, and he has his moments, but I'd check out other things first.

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Julien Vasquez

I was not expecting anything special from this show but, even with this state of mind, I was disappointed. The material is poorly written as his only way to try to be funny is to say f*** every 2 minutes which, obviously does not work. The subjects he choose to talk about such as movies or TV shows are not really interesting. There might be one or two lines that will make you smile at most.In conclusion, this is a disappointing stand-up show that is not worth watching. Charlie Murphy does not want to apologize to the people he insults but should at least apologize to the people who watched this terrible performance.

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MIDDLEMYATT

Ironically, an apology is exactly what Charlie Murphy owes anyone who watches this excruciatingly unfunny stand-up project. Murphy's material is stale and poorly-written; his timing and delivery is, to put it kindly, amateurish and off; and most disturbingly of all, Murphy fails -- big time -- to live up to the comic legacy and laugh-inducing expectations derived from his better-known little brother -- as well as his own well-deserved reputation as a hilarious cast member on the stellar "Chappelle's Show." I was saddened for the show's live audience members: they came out to the show earnestly expecting laughs from the man on stage, and he delivered none. Bottom line is: Murphy should stick to sketch projects and perhaps movies and such. But, its made blatantly clear with this troubling example: Charlie Murphy can't do stand-up! I challenge you to make it to the end of this project -- and if you do, inevitably, you'll feel disappointed and angry, frustrated for wasting 63 precious minutes of your life, and undoubtedly desirous of that aforementioned apology Murphy refuses to provide!

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