The Opening Act summary and reviews

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The Opening Act (2020) Movie Summary

  • COMEDY
  • Unrated
  • 2020
  • FULL HD

Will Chu is stuck in a thankless job while trying to pursue his true passion in life, becoming a stand-up comedian. When he gets the opportunity he’s been waiting for, the emcee slot on the road opening for his hero Billy G., the realities of life on the stage come crashing in. Between relentless hecklers, drunk comedy groupies and hard-to-impress morning radio DJs, things get off to a rough start. Even if he can learn from his idols and overcome the challenges, he’ll have to prove he has what it takes to make his dream a reality.

The Opening Act Film Synopsis

The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.

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Funny film great cameosGreat funny film / movie with many great cameos. It brighten up my day.Score: 5/5

Struggle is RealNice behind the scenes look at the comedy world. If only we all had mentors like Cedric! I thought the female casting was a little weird though. Probably needed more input from female producers..Score: 4/5

Absolutely hilarious!!!This movie captures the essence of stand up comedy and was so much fun to watch. Lots of funny moments and amazing cameos. Definite recommend!.Score: 5/5

Great movieI heard about this movie in a podcast so the wife and I gave it a shot. Very funny, and you get a glimpse on the stand up life. Love all the comics in the movie, was constantly pointing them out to my wife..Score: 5/5

HilariousJust the Friday night laugh I needed..Score: 4/5

Awesome movie!It was very well done and funny well it being simple throughout. The storyline was good and it was a really moving movie and you really get to understand the struggles it takes to be a comedian..Score: 5/5

🤨😒🤨😕😐😑🙄⏹.Score: 3/5

Worth the waitGreat insight on how new comics get into industry..Score: 5/5

Sad and depressingThe life of being a standup comedian is hard but this Mellenial mindset of trying so hard to be politically correct and not offend anyone is counter to what comedy is all about. There are great comedians in this movie that have already came out to speak against Cancel Culture which is even more confusing. Overall, this movie was hard to watch even with some random and seldom funny lines contributed by some of the amazing cast. I truly hope people decide to be people and embrace themselves vs trying to be offended by everything and every situation they encouraged on a daily basis..Score: 1/5

Great movie!Bought The Opening Act on the day it was released because I couldn’t wait to see virtually every great contemporary stand up together in one movie. They pulled it off. A great story about putting your time in to do what you love. Very funny and a good story..Score: 5/5

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The Opening Act (2020) Series Cast & Crew

The Opening Act (2020) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jimmy O. Yang (Will), Neal Brennan (Chip), Jermaine Fowler (Ricky), Cedric the Entertainer (Billy G.), Alex Moffat (Chris), Bill Burr (Barry), Debby Ryan (Jen), Ken Jeong (Quinn), Roy Wood Jr. (Gary), Russell Peters (Randy), Courtney Pauroso (Sophie), Jackie Tohn (Megan), Tom Segura (Cop), Alonzo Bodden (Tyree), Mircea Monroe (Carrie), Iliza Shlesinger (Val), Brooks Wheelan (Bill), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (Chrissy), Kathleen Madigan (Sherry), Jessimae Peluso (Holly), all returned for the opening act movie.

Jimmy O. Yang (Will)
Jimmy O. YangWillScore: 12.5
Neal Brennan (Chip)
Neal BrennanChipScore: 9.5
Jermaine Fowler (Ricky)
Jermaine FowlerRickyScore: 14.9
Cedric the Entertainer (Billy G.)
Cedric the EntertainerBilly G.Score: 19.9
Alex Moffat (Chris)
Alex MoffatChrisScore: 8.2
Bill Burr (Barry)
Bill BurrBarryScore: 13.2
Debby Ryan (Jen)
Debby RyanJenScore: 30.4
Ken Jeong (Quinn)
Ken JeongQuinnScore: 39.1
Roy Wood Jr. (Gary)
Roy Wood Jr.GaryScore: 6.2
Russell Peters (Randy)
Russell PetersRandyScore: 9.9
Courtney Pauroso (Sophie)
Courtney PaurosoSophieScore: 5.4
Jackie Tohn (Megan)
Jackie TohnMeganScore: 10.6
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Julie Ashton (Casting Director), Eric Edwards (Cinematography), Sefton Fincham (Executive Producer), Shafin Diamond (Executive Producer), Dwight Manley (Executive Producer), Michael Shader (Executive Producer), Vince Vaughn (Producer), Peter Billingsley (Producer), Steve Byrne (Director), Steve Byrne (Writer), Elizabeth Kirby (Costume Designer),

Vince Vaughn (Producer)
Vince VaughnProducerScore: 32.1
Peter Billingsley (Producer)
Peter BillingsleyProducerScore: 13.0
Steve Byrne (Director)
Steve ByrneDirectorScore: 6.0
Steve Byrne (Writer)
Steve ByrneWriterScore: 6.0
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Pусский
Уилл Чу, молодой парень, застрявший на ненавистной работе, преследует свою мечту. Он с детства хочет стать стендап комиком

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השאיפה האמיתית של וויל היא להפוך לסטנדאפיסט. כאשר ניתנת לו האפשרות להציג מופע חימום לקומיקאי אותו הוא מעריץ בילי ג' (סדריק ת'ה אנטרטיינר, "חדשים בשכונה") עליו להחליט אם הוא רוצה להמשיך בחייו הרגילים אותם בנה במשך שנים, או להתחיל ולהשקיע בהגשמת חלומו האמיתי.

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