Kevin Bridges: The Overdue Catch-Up (2023) Poster

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6/10
A Challenge
Brin207015 February 2024
Kevin Bridges is undoubtedly a talented comedian, but his latest comedy special left me torn between laughter and frustration. Entering the world of Bridges' humor is like navigating a thick Scottish fog - you can catch glimpses of brilliance, but it's often obscured by the density of his accent.

Bridges' comedic timing and wit are unmistakable, and his material covers a wide range of topics with sharp observational humor. From everyday absurdities to personal anecdotes, he weaves a tapestry of laughs that could easily leave the audience in stitches. However, for those unfamiliar with the nuances of the Scottish accent, myself included, deciphering his rapid-fire delivery can feel like trying to crack a particularly perplexing code.

While Bridges' accent adds authenticity and charm to his performance, it also serves as a barrier for some audience members, myself included, who may find themselves straining to catch every punchline. Despite my best efforts to tune my ears to his cadence, there were moments where I found myself laughing along with the crowd, not entirely sure what I was laughing at.

That being said, Bridges' humor transcends linguistic barriers, and there were plenty of moments where his physicality and facial expressions conveyed more than words ever could. His charisma shines through, drawing the audience into his world and making them feel like they're sharing inside jokes with an old friend.

In conclusion, Kevin Bridges' comedy special is a mixed bag for those not attuned to the Scottish brogue. While his humor is undeniably sharp and entertaining, the thickness of his accent may pose a significant challenge for some viewers. However, for those willing to lean into the linguistic adventure, the rewards are plentiful, with plenty of laughs to be had amidst the linguistic labyrinth.
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10/10
Big Kev has done it again
dwlc-8656814 December 2023
I was really happy to see this appear on my feed and clicked straight away. Well overdue in my opinion! 10/10 to big Kev for making my week. His latest stand-up is an absolute breath of fresh air and it's a joy to see him back after ages. In today's climate, and cancel culture where discussions seem to tiptoe around sensitive issues, Kev-I-N fearlessly wades in, offering a hilarious take. He dives into touchy subjects, life as an upper middle class man, becoming a dad and more. I've always been a big fan of stand up comedy and the escape it offers from day to day life, and unfortunately there doesn't seem to have been too much on offer lately. We need more comedians unafraid to push boundaries on stage, if you can't laugh at everything including yourself then what is the point? Here's to hoping for more specials from him in the next few years, his unfiltered humour is exactly what we need!
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10/10
Proper unfiltered comedy at its best!
ujim-4206311 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
It was like as usual big Kev. I. N telling it how it is in an unfiltered fashion. He manages to sum up the last few years and times we are living in now to a point of piles of laughter. Pardon the pun!

He touches on lockdown the royals pc and identifying and the snowflake generation. Also the changes in his own personal life as a married father now and starting to feel old in the times we are living in.

In this day and age we are living in its even more scary to stand up on stage with the spot light on you and try to make people laugh in a world where our freedom of speech is being violated on a daily basis. But big Kev never comes to disappoint with his own personal stories told in a way that you take from it what you will.

First time in a long time my cheeks have been wet with tears of laughter.
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