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Comedy special from the great Norm Macdonald, shot by the late comedian in 2020 in his living room during COVID lockdown and...
Comedy special from the great Norm Macdonald, shot by the late comedian in 2020 in his living room during COVID lockdown and released posthumously. Macdonald, who passed away in September 2021 from cancer, self-taped the hour-long set, reportedly in one take.
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100 %10 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
85 %87 reviewsAudience score rating
"Some portions are striking and fun (but) some feel like incomplete approaches to an idea that’s not fully there yet..."
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Vulture
Vulture"(Macdonald) seems focused yet at ease, enjoying both the tightness of certain phrases and the looseness of what's essentially an on-camera rough draft."
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NPR
NPR"Without an audience’s laughter to accentuate his pauses, Macdonald’s intentional, uncompromising rhythm soon begins to feel introspective."
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IGN
IGN"This last special is well worth a watch."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"This poignant and hilarious goodbye from the master of the shaggy dog story is a must-watch."
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Independent
Independent"54 minutes of fresh, funny, bittersweet, provocative and uniquely Norm comedy..."
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times"Macdonald managed to be somehow timeless, outdated, and very much of his time, all at the same time."
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Decider
Decider"The posthumous release provides a fitting and deeply personal tribute, as well as a primer on the art of stand-up."
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CNN
CNN"The special is filled with home-made charm."
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USA Today
USA TodayNorm Macdonald: Nothing Special | Details
- Rating
- R,
- Runtime
- 87
- Genre
- Comedy, Documentary
- Country of origin
- USA
