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Hollywood, Look I m Smiling is a laugh-out-loud and insightful comedy concert starring Mad TV s break-out star Aries Spears. Spears is in rare form as he tackles controversial topics such as political correctness , the Hollywood establishment and race relations in America. Filmed in front of a live audience at the Best Buy Theater in New York's, Times Square, Hollywood, Look I m Smiling is not only one of Spears strongest performances, it is also a no holds barred attempt to shed light on the hypocrisy of today s society....Spears refuses to play by the rules. Hollywood, Look I m Smiling is in your face, ironical and smart...but most of all its hilariously funny.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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For years, I think Mad TV flew somewhat under the radar in the shadow of the more high profile and ever enduring SNL. However, Mad TV and its crew of misfits seemed edgier and more madcap--willing to take risks, even if not everything paid off. Aries Spears, on that show, showcased uncanny imitation abilities and an undeniable realness. Nobody effectively skewers the contemporary urban vibe as viciously as Spears can. So it's with pleasure to see him in his element in this Times Square concert where he edits himself to provide an extremely solid and balanced evening of comedy. If you are an avid follower of Spears, not everything here will be brand new--but if you are new to his comic stylings, you're in for a fitful night of entertainment.
As you might imagine, most of Spears set has to do with race relations in America. Eschewing political correctness, Spears lays it all out gently poking at just about every ethnic group imaginable. Race and gender differences have become such commonplace topics for comedians, it's getting harder and harder to make material that relies on stereotyping seem fresh. However, the likable Spears acquits himself well with a monologue that is as truthful as it can be offensive! And the audience loves it.
For the second half of the show, he changes things up a bit. There's a delightfully absurd send-up involving the movie Heat. And for my money, it is Spears' impersonation of legendary comedy writer Paul Mooney that provides the night's most hysterical moments. Even if you aren't familiar with Mooney (he worked with Pryor among others), this piece is brilliance and Spears' performance is priceless. Capping things off is a terrifically demented music video! Spears, as I said, uses some of his more popular material here and leaves out other stuff you might expect--but it is a well balanced show and a great introduction to Spears. KGHarris, 4/11.
As you might imagine, most of Spears set has to do with race relations in America. Eschewing political correctness, Spears lays it all out gently poking at just about every ethnic group imaginable. Race and gender differences have become such commonplace topics for comedians, it's getting harder and harder to make material that relies on stereotyping seem fresh. However, the likable Spears acquits himself well with a monologue that is as truthful as it can be offensive! And the audience loves it.
For the second half of the show, he changes things up a bit. There's a delightfully absurd send-up involving the movie Heat. And for my money, it is Spears' impersonation of legendary comedy writer Paul Mooney that provides the night's most hysterical moments. Even if you aren't familiar with Mooney (he worked with Pryor among others), this piece is brilliance and Spears' performance is priceless. Capping things off is a terrifically demented music video! Spears, as I said, uses some of his more popular material here and leaves out other stuff you might expect--but it is a well balanced show and a great introduction to Spears. KGHarris, 4/11.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I caught his stand up special on television by accident and I LOVED it. I bought a copy and can't wait to watch it again.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Hector
Format:DVD
I was a big fan of Aries Spears on MAD TV and also his rapper impersonations (youtube it) so I checked out his stand up special, it's HILARIOUS!!
Havent laughed that hard in a while, thanks Aries!
Havent laughed that hard in a while, thanks Aries!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Side Splitter
All i can say is I've been watching Mr. Spears rip it up since before Mad TV. I have never laughed this hard in my life at any stand up comics. I have my fav's of course Mr. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Josef
5.0 out of 5 stars
Aries Spears Look Hollywood I'm Smiling
I love this man. Hands down, this is one of the funniest stand up routines I have ever seen. I can hardly wait to see what he does next.
Published 15 months ago by F. Hill
4.0 out of 5 stars
HILARIOUS
I bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday and he loved it. Aries Spears never disappoints and this DVD is no exception. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Sarah Lynn Vicente
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sooooooo Funny!!!!!! MUST SEE
Aries Spears is one of the Funniest cats around!!!!
The DVD is the best.... and believe me i have been waiting for soo long so him do make a stand up dvd. Read more
The DVD is the best.... and believe me i have been waiting for soo long so him do make a stand up dvd. Read more
Published on April 29, 2011 by Rui Ventura
4.0 out of 5 stars
great performance but.......
I have to give it to Aries, he is a talented edgy comic. I hope he continues on and he breaks out even further. Read more
Published on April 18, 2011 by emhtee
