I thought this was gonna be another stand up show, because it was popping up whenever I was googling a show of Trevor Noah or rating them in IMDb. But thank god I was wrong, and this is an amazing backstory of the now famous comedian and host of The Daily Show.
The thing I liked most about this documentary is that it showed both sides of the coin. A South African comedian going to do his first solo stand-up show after just doing comedy for a few years isn't gonna be received positively by other South African comedians; some of them who are working for a decade or more. There's also a tragedy a that almost strikes his family. It also shows the social situation as well as the comedy scene in the country.
There was a lot of backlash when Trevor was announced host of The Daily Show. I'm sure this film can win the hearts of the haters. A must watch if you're a fan of Trevor now.
You Laugh But It's True
2011
Action / Biography / Comedy / Documentary / Drama
You Laugh But It's True
2011
Action / Biography / Comedy / Documentary / Drama
Plot summary
In the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his childhood experiences in a biracial family during apartheid to prepare for his first one-man show.
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Insightful and touching
Both compelling & entertaining!
I had high expectations for this film and was not disappointed. It's a compelling and insightful look at the evolution of the comedy scene in South Africa. Trevor Noah is a talented comedian with an intriguing life story and there were poignant moments in the film that took me by surprise.
I thought the subtle uses of humor and irony throughout the documentary were brilliant. On the technical side, I enjoyed the dynamic cinematography and exceptional soundtrack. My husband, who isn't always a fan of documentaries, also greatly enjoyed the film. We both thought it was the perfect length as well and it didn't drag on as some documentaries tend to do.
Ehh
It was alright but really did not manage to go anywhere