Bo Burnham: Inside
Netflix | Release Date: May 30, 2021
8.8
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Universal acclaim based on 114 Ratings
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10
bobzeallaJun 5, 2021
A must watch pandemic special! The best thing to come out in this last, terrible, year.
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10
Just1nsaneJun 3, 2021
Eighth Grade was very good but inside steps up his directing by tenfold. This like a mix of Weird Al and Mark Rubillet had a baby.
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10
notwistJun 6, 2021
Absolutely genius. One of the best stand up specials I have seen in years. I wasn't a big fan previously but I've had to re-evaluate him as a comic completely.
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10
brockcheeseJun 7, 2021
This comedy special that is not quite comedy and not quite a special, is a grand reflection on what it means to be human and what it means to be trapped inside our own heads.
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10
mitzJun 6, 2021
this show is absolutely amazing
I've never seen any writing and performance like this let alone by a single person
bo is beyond any of us
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10
char_montJun 6, 2021
witty, dark, funny but most of all it's so human it's shocking. from the moment it starts till the end of the special bo burnham takes the "audience" with him through this past year and he does it in the most painfully sad way that is so realwitty, dark, funny but most of all it's so human it's shocking. from the moment it starts till the end of the special bo burnham takes the "audience" with him through this past year and he does it in the most painfully sad way that is so real it evokes emotion in the person behind the screen.… Expand
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9
GdgipJun 11, 2021
Imagine being such a disingenuous and partisan person that even if you don’t find it funny or clever, which it is, that you can’t recognize or respect the difficulty and craftsmanship enough to give it anything higher than a 2.
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10
jibajabberJun 7, 2021
This is so strangely beautiful. Every shot is masterfully done. All the zooms are done so well that they had to be hand programmed in. All the songs are catchy interesting fun, funny. The use of color to show emotions is masterfully done. HeThis is so strangely beautiful. Every shot is masterfully done. All the zooms are done so well that they had to be hand programmed in. All the songs are catchy interesting fun, funny. The use of color to show emotions is masterfully done. He somehow makes a 30 yr old in his room the most compelling film of 2021… Expand
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9
badmuchachobJun 19, 2021
I have no words. This belongs in a museum. It accomplishes so much with so little. I’ll definitely have to watch again to fully absorb it.
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10
enigma81Jun 22, 2021
Thoughtful, funny, provoking, mind altering. It made me think, it made me laugh, it made me wonder about what was real and staged. It might resonate with me due to some cultural references but this is a solid work of comedic art.
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
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9
MetacriticOnurAug 19, 2021
perfect
[ adjective, noun pur-fikt; verb per-fekt ]

adjective
conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type:
a perfect sphere;
a perfect gentleman.
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10
jake_h_87Jun 6, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Burnham's special is a masterpiece. I think viewing it from a skit to skit perspective may miss the point a little. In my opinion, it is 'Full Metal Jacket'-esque in the way we watch Bo's mental state deteriorate of the course of being locked down. This in essence, is what makes it the preeminent pandemic piece for me. It was stay with me for a long time.… Expand
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10
Hawki2slJun 15, 2021
A masterpiece. One of the best things I’ve ever watched. Much more than a comedy special.
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10
a_lowkey_criticJul 10, 2021
Quite simply, the best thing I've seen since the pandemic started and maybe going much further back than that. So creative, so many layers and so much more than just a 'comedy special'. I've watched it 5 times in 2 weeks and had the album onQuite simply, the best thing I've seen since the pandemic started and maybe going much further back than that. So creative, so many layers and so much more than just a 'comedy special'. I've watched it 5 times in 2 weeks and had the album on repeat. It should be nominated for 'best film' at the Oscars.… Expand
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DukeJonJun 20, 2021
You can't doubt the man's talent, but for me this is a very patchy affair. There are perhaps 5 or 6 genuinely funny/insightful "sketches" but the rest is mostly self-referential filler and I was bored for long stretches of time. I also foundYou can't doubt the man's talent, but for me this is a very patchy affair. There are perhaps 5 or 6 genuinely funny/insightful "sketches" but the rest is mostly self-referential filler and I was bored for long stretches of time. I also found it very self-indulgent, self-absorbed and preachy and I'm unconvinced that Bo Burnham is half as smart as he thinks he is. Having said that to create and edit all this content himself is a major achievement and captures the weird lockdown days succinctly.… Expand
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MidAirManJun 7, 2021
I loved his earlier work, but he has been away from comedy for a few years now and it shows. To call this a comedy special is generous. I get what he was trying to do and the constraints he was under when trying to make it, but I feel likeI loved his earlier work, but he has been away from comedy for a few years now and it shows. To call this a comedy special is generous. I get what he was trying to do and the constraints he was under when trying to make it, but I feel like he just shouldn't have made it. It's political in all the wrong ways. The material seems undeveloped and is bowing to political pressures. If you actually know comedy and want something that will give you a laugh, this is not it.

I really hope he reflects upon this thing that he made and gives it another go. I used to think he was brilliant. This has made me feel that maybe he has nothing left to say.… Expand
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4
JLuis_001Jun 12, 2021
Introspection? A little, yes.
I think we all had our fair share in this pandemic.

The rest is a brutal exercise in self-absorption and narcissism.

Not because you have a public platform and a mic, does it mean you have something meaningful to say.
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3
hambalbaziJun 4, 2021
Forgettable. I don’t understand the acclaim. The best thing about this is how well it was filmed, but the content itself was mediocre. I found myself bored through the majority of the special, which is strange for me because I tend to laughForgettable. I don’t understand the acclaim. The best thing about this is how well it was filmed, but the content itself was mediocre. I found myself bored through the majority of the special, which is strange for me because I tend to laugh pretty easily at most kinds of comedy. Would not recommend this to anyone, even people I know who’ve seen his earlier specials.… Expand
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idontcare117Jun 4, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All over the place, yet going nowhere.
Although the idea of a special made in isolation seems interesting, it kinda falls flat.… Expand
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FrankieThinksDec 27, 2021
Neo-liberal trash. Selling the aesthetics of leftism without doing anything to support anyone. This movie is faux deep surface level observations to make those without critical thought believe they are able to think for themselves.

OftenNeo-liberal trash. Selling the aesthetics of leftism without doing anything to support anyone. This movie is faux deep surface level observations to make those without critical thought believe they are able to think for themselves.

Often playing into negative stereotypes for jokes but then scolding the viewer for doing so later on in his works. He glories suicide and depression using it as a punchline without supplying actual resources until the very end of the special.… Expand
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10
SargeJun 30, 2021
Not everybody's tastes are the same but this is what I call a masterpiece. There is nothing like this.
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10
TheLeapistMay 31, 2022
This special will surely go down in history as a go to reference for what it was like at the start of the pandemic for so many of us. An absolute masterpiece of humor, introspection, and a look inside the human condition.
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10
jamessJul 8, 2021
Bo Burnham Inside is an amazing work from the youngish comedian. It's hard to call it a "comedy special" or "concert", it is definitely the definition of a "one man show". It's kind of a visual Rorschach test of Burnham' s mind duringBo Burnham Inside is an amazing work from the youngish comedian. It's hard to call it a "comedy special" or "concert", it is definitely the definition of a "one man show". It's kind of a visual Rorschach test of Burnham' s mind during isolation due to the pandemic. He satirizes our dependency with our phones, with jabs at face-timing with his mom, sexting, Instagram "art"...but he also becomes self contemplative more and more as time and isolation continues. Suicide, deep rooted anxiety, depression come up, and we get to share the saddest birthday "celebration" I've ever seen. It's masturbatory (he is playing with himself for the year or so), yet universal at the same time. Can't wait to see what he does next.… Expand
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6
MATMAug 10, 2021
If you go into “Bo Burnham: Inside” with the wrong mindset, you will hate it, but if have the right attitude, it might just change your life. First off, this is basically a 90 minute concert, but the songs and production are just reallyIf you go into “Bo Burnham: Inside” with the wrong mindset, you will hate it, but if have the right attitude, it might just change your life. First off, this is basically a 90 minute concert, but the songs and production are just really clever and with the backdrop of quarantine, it has real emotional impact. I give it a C, if you've already seen the best, but you insist on watching a movie, try this one out.… Expand
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10
RomuloVilelaAug 27, 2021
Honesty is rare in current enterteinement, but Bo somehow made honesty a form of enterteiment in itself. This is pure art in it's purest modern form. Amazing
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7
RalfbergsNov 24, 2021
While I do appreciate how different it is and it was interesting to watch, I did feel it isn't what I expected as not all of it felt like comedy, but some of it felt like commentary about the situation of lockdown etc and a bit aboutWhile I do appreciate how different it is and it was interesting to watch, I did feel it isn't what I expected as not all of it felt like comedy, but some of it felt like commentary about the situation of lockdown etc and a bit about depression etc. Maybe didn't watch it correctly prepared.… Expand
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10
SirensOfTitanAug 3, 2021
The first time I watched this, I loved it and recommended it to everyone I could.

The second time I watched, I got the songs stuck in my head and couldn't stop singing them to myself. After the third time, I had to quit Bo Burnham coldThe first time I watched this, I loved it and recommended it to everyone I could.

The second time I watched, I got the songs stuck in my head and couldn't stop singing them to myself.

After the third time, I had to quit Bo Burnham cold turkey, as I could not figure out how to get his songs out of my head. Highly recommended.… Expand
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10
AdrainWolfeJul 19, 2021
Bo Burnham's Inside deserves an Emmy. While I always thought he was really clever with all of his previous work, the swift piano jingles weren't really my preferred flavor of comedy.
Inside however is a whole different level, infused with aBo Burnham's Inside deserves an Emmy. While I always thought he was really clever with all of his previous work, the swift piano jingles weren't really my preferred flavor of comedy.
Inside however is a whole different level, infused with a majority share of extreme introspection that will speak to many.

And while it was always impressive how he was such a talented musician and songwriter AND found a way to combine that into comedy, Inside evolves that into a full blown production. Bo Burnham stuck in a house for a year with lights, cameras, and audio/video software gives you a hefty dose of modern art.
It's a great problem to have but I don't think he'll ever be able to top it in his career going forward.

The only people who won't like this are the people are greatly differ to some of his political viewpoints, and the people who were expecting comedy club material rather than dark comedy poking at the existential darkness that surrounds us.… Expand
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10
theepicjoshuaApr 29, 2023
This film not only captures the pure boredom and panic of living in isolation during COVID-19, but also lets you know of the everyday life of the generations of Millennials and the Z.

While watching this film, I had saw an arc in him, havingThis film not only captures the pure boredom and panic of living in isolation during COVID-19, but also lets you know of the everyday life of the generations of Millennials and the Z.

While watching this film, I had saw an arc in him, having a content state of mind when he actually starts the project, to denial to get it completed, anxiety to even speak in camera, crying tears in depression, and finally acceptance of the film actually being in completion.

You’re in the journey, you’re stuck with him, and it feels like you’re with him for a long time.… Expand
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10
JordanJ93Feb 17, 2023
This is perfection. It encapsulates the 2020s pandemic era of life in a funny, depressing and introspective musical special!
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10
ClapmasterAug 22, 2021
This is ART. I've watched almost 10 times and every time I find something new. Bo has great comedy shows already but this is amazing. You may watch once and enjoy it but I swear on repeat visits this netflix special just keeps giving. It'sThis is ART. I've watched almost 10 times and every time I find something new. Bo has great comedy shows already but this is amazing. You may watch once and enjoy it but I swear on repeat visits this netflix special just keeps giving. It's like a Tool or Mars Volta song. Every line has 12 meanings.… Expand
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kctheknightJun 24, 2021
The almost entirely self-made "Inside" by Bo Burnham is a marvel. "Inside" truly captures the current young American perspective on life. Focusing on the mental state and feelings of people like Robert Pickering "Bo" Burnham, mainly youngThe almost entirely self-made "Inside" by Bo Burnham is a marvel. "Inside" truly captures the current young American perspective on life. Focusing on the mental state and feelings of people like Robert Pickering "Bo" Burnham, mainly young adults. His mental anguish articulated on screen for those to relate to and empathize with. From the obvious to the obscure the references to societal issues as well as poking fun at the group itself are pungent and at times depressing. Inevitably there will be those who dislike Bo Burnhams's "Inside" because of its instant acclaim and somewhat off-putting vibes. Although I suspect many people will not like "Inside" for its entertainment value no one will be able to take away its clearly assiduous creation. Mister Burnham's direction with "Inside" is nothing short of a purposeful strive to artistic perfection through suffering.… Expand
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ebuchholzJul 10, 2021
This is a profound work of art. It made me laugh, and then cry, and then emotionally broken.
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AlwayshonestJul 12, 2021
Comedy that makes you think and feel! Beautiful singing and great satire! Brilliant!
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10
CharlesdarlingJul 25, 2021
Both funny and sad, a true master piece loved by a lot of angsty teens. A perfect combination between songs and spoken parts
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dhatten87Nov 10, 2021
To call this a comedy special does it a disservice. It has moments that fit within this box, but these are equally balanced with sections of chilling depictions of pandemic life, commentary on current events, and peeks into the process ofTo call this a comedy special does it a disservice. It has moments that fit within this box, but these are equally balanced with sections of chilling depictions of pandemic life, commentary on current events, and peeks into the process of producing this masterpiece as a one-man team.… Expand
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nhb1nhDec 5, 2021
Entertaining, fun, funny, hilarious, and sadly, sad special, it's wonderful, amazingly amazing, good, great, with catchy songs
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Pertos178Mar 15, 2022
Bo Burnham knows how to make good specials. This movie captures quarantine and its impact on us perfectly with catchy, yet really deep and meaningful songs
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10
ValkaiJul 16, 2022
Is a nonesense and a Masterpiece, is a reflection of the last years of my life and of lots of people worldwide.
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uncleblazerJan 27, 2023
this is among the best specials i've ever seen. even the outtakes were good. bo is unbelievable.
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BrettetetApr 25, 2023
This Movie is fantastic! All of the songs are delightfull, and it shows the whole Covid-19 pandemic extremly well. Well done Bo!
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