bleachedlabel Reviews

Ripped (2017)

Snore out loud

[3/10 · 1 November 2017]

The preview for this movie was far superior to the actual movie. I am a huge fan of Russell Peters and Faizon Love but after 20 minutes of "Ripped", I was ready to for the movie to end.

As expected, the film spews dribble in the form of malicious stereotypes (i.e. potheads are dumb, have no real ambition, and so on). The film doesn't just push stereotypes on the audience, it obnoxiously smothers them with it.

This movie felt like a first draft submitted by a middle school paint- huffer that just discovered weed and the movie: Friday. The best thing about this movie is probably the soundtrack.

There isn't enough weed available to forget this tragedy.

I'm Dying Up Here (2017–2018)

Brilliant and genuine

[9/10 · 17 July 2017]

Stand-up is experiencing a renaissance and "I'm Dying Up Here" is the blueprint for building a masterful comedic series. This is the real deal. the show represents the period with authenticity, the plot and jokes are intelligent, thought provoking, engaging, and most of all -- funny, the characters have real depth and the comedians take it to another level by delivering brilliant performances as actors. Showtime has a hit on their hands.

Friends from College (2017–2019)

Quirky but not entertaining.

[3/10 · 16 July 2017]

"Friends from College" on Netflix seems more like dramatic improv than scripted acting. The series leans hard on overly used cultural stereotypes that have become a crutch in the rom-com genre for the foundation or premise of situational humor. Friends from College is incredibly boring and predictable.