Chelsea Does
Chelsea Does
| 23 January 2016 (USA)
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    srkim

    This is not a documentary. To be fair, I'm not easily entertained or pleased, I want the stuff I'm spending my time on to provide some kind of cerebral and/or sensory stimulation, to surprise me with refreshing perspectives.Chelsea talks a lot but she doesn't say much. From the things I've seen so far, it's MAINLY about her getting herself high from being "blunt" and "provocative". The problem is that provocation without real content or any message is just as thought-provoking as your teenage rebel son's rude remarks on your cooking skills. You just know he wants to be an ass.I seriously didn't see what she could teach me or anyone else. What's the aim of this "documentary" series? "The college education you never had", wrote another reviewer. Well, that may be true, since some people work hard to get actual education.So, in case you haven't watched this yet, I give you a brief impression of what to anticipate by summarizing Episode 3: Haha, she makes her interview partners say that Jews and Blacks are cheap liars! Wow, it's so confronting, so provocative, especially she is Jewish herself. How ironic and self-deprecating! Haha, she questions the use of a hookah, IN FRONT OF a waiter with Egyptian roots. Savage. We got a badass over here! Haha, she just said that no one in the entire world is attracted to Asian men and she feels sorry for them! WOW, girl's got guts, she's so outspoken, and so so brave!Critical commentary on the compulsive political correctness in our "Western" societies as well as the wounds that racism brings to those who are affected, is bitterly needed. Chelsea Does it Wrong because Chelsea wants it to be about Chelsea. Too bad that Chelsea is not only incapable of capturing any valuable observations but clearly doesn't know the difference between smart, provocative investigation and saying offensive things for the sake of being offensive. (But at least she said it!!! Right?)Let's take look on another failed episode. A potentially interesting plot ('cause the older I get, the more I'm revolted by the thought of me being married) was handled in the most shallow way. Not saying that she can't bring her personal stories into this. But. The subject "Marriage" is not covered well if it consists of her delivering derogatory comments as a guest in a Las Vegas Wedding (oh wow, how daring) or her ex-boyfriend sharing uneventful memories after their break-up, what, 20 years ago? Seriously?Chelsea likes blunt, uncensored honesty, right? (As she keeps stating this over and over.) She is a 42-year old woman with a too-cool-for- school-attitude and the wisdom of a Youtube beauty vlogger.

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    PizzaQuixote

    We watched the first episode of Chelsea Handler's new series on Netflix. It's kind of a personal documentary series, and the first one is "Chelsea Does Marriage."The cinematography is great. Some superb camera-work. Good pacing, and it was interesting for the full 80+ minutes.But it's not fun to watch, and a cruel heart is exposed. She covers her disregard for others with a sheen of comedy as she interviews a lot of sincere pro-marriage people during this episode about her own resistance to marriage. She mugs for the camera and rolls her eyes to show her disdain for these sincere people. Why is that cute or funny? It's not. Yes, cruelty is the heart of comedy, but this is just grown-up mean girls schtick.I've always thought she was cute and edgy and funny; but now I see she's mostly a mean girl getting nasty as her beauty fades. Even the most badly skewed comedians bring us back with some sliver of kindness or thoughtfulness - think Ricky Gervais. But the hints of humanity are too few here.

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    Franco Villella

    you should definitely watch it, its a comedy as well as a documentary so.. what could possibly go wrong. for me the best chapter is Chelsea does silicon valley, she talks about technology and the way it has changed our life in a good and in a bad way. i the other episodes she talk (in case you don't know) about marriage, drugs and racism, all of them will make you laugh(trust me). also all the episodes are very good ALL THE TIME because she ïnvestigate¨ serious subjects with a comedy focus. its really what you would expect from a Chelsea handler/ netflix show. verdict: Chelsea does its a must see. its funny and informative so stop reading and go watch it really don't wait. thanks for reading

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    baktash-hesaraki

    netflix hits us again.this time with a beautifully made Documentary. sometimes the jokes are scripted with a hint of dark comedy. the result is excellent and i go as far to say revolutionary.at least i haven't see something so candid and honest. i enjoyed every episode.the racism episode and drug episode were the best of them.i didn't know Chelsea and i don't know about her past works but with this i became a fan and i want to see more of this kind of open discussions about these subjects.there are not enough people who are bold and honest.its only four hours and i think most would enjoy this show but be warned that she is not afraid to insult stupid ideas and people and i bet there will be a mountain of angry complaints from intolerant viewers.really what is the point of having this much freedom if you never use it.i would have loved to see an episode about religions too.

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