Marlon Wayans: Good Grief

There's 2 critic reviews on this show and both clearly have a sense of closeness to Marlon that I don't have, blubbering on and on about the honesty and vulnerability of this comedy special. But I, personally, don't tap Play on a comedy to hear about death, regret, and heartache. Especially not with the N word substituted for each verb, adjective and comma. Think of the last time you heard your male cousins all in the corner of the yard at the bbq trying to console that one dude that got stood up, spit on, run over all in one week. Marlon is that one dude here. But unlike that backyard convo where the N word substitutes for feelings and the meaning changes by the way its said, here Marlon seems to be just trying to use it as a way to interrupt the heavy topics, like someone insulting you but calling you babe and honey in between to throw you off.

I skipped ahead a few times but that didn't get me past the droning self-examination and geriatric potty humor.

If you want to reflect on how you've treated your parents and listen to revelations about life and death, then give this a try.

Pure comedic genius and authenticity. Marlon gave the audience an intimate look into his family life and dealing with life issues such as grief/depression, through a comedic lense. One second, I'm laughing and the next, I'm crying. The show really made me think about the most important things in life while keeping me laughing nonstop, quite literally. This show is a must see. I don't write reviews often but I thought I would be doing others a disservice by withholding my opinion in this scenario. I like to let others know when I have found a true gem. I have always been a huge Marlon Wayans fan but this allows me to see him in a more intimate way.

I truly enjoyed this special. It was raw, unapologetic, and relatable. This man poured his heart out on the stage and did it with the upmost skill and finesse that only true artists can achieve. Many reviewers expressed their displeasure with his language and subject matter, but nonetheless, the old adage rings true "there's many a truth in jest." This man spoke his truth in his darkest hour and for that alone no one can truly provide a rating for the level of humanity he displayed and realness he craftily demonstrated during his special.

I laughed, cried, and celebrated alongside Marlon as he took us through a comedic memoir of his childhood, career, and personal journey. Everything doesn't always have to be done within the boundaries of this new society's fragile constraints around political correctness and aversion to being offended sometimes. There's really no place for that mentality, especially in comedy. When you compare him to the likes of a Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney, or the the many other greats...he's in lockstep with their uncanny ability to be both crass but also witty and funny at the same time.

This man was legit funny and has undoubtedly demonstrated growth in his craft, and I can't wait to see what else he has in store.

This guy can't do no wrong, even the potentially crass jokes are a hit, all cuz of his impeccable timing and just comedic talent in general. Not only was it funny but moving too, and thought provoking. Loved it!

This guy can't do no wrong, even the potentially crass jokes are a hit, all cuz of his impeccable timing and just comedic talent in general. Not only was it funny but moving too, and thought provoking. Loved it!

This guy can't do no wrong, even the potentially crass jokes are a hit, all cuz of his impeccable timing and just comedic talent in general. Not only was it funny but moving too, and thought provoking. Loved it!

What I enjoyed most about this performance was the honesty and heart felt moments. I can tell you wanted people to feel a little hint of what you might be going through with your craft. I applaud you for it.

Which explains the title good grief, very clever. Dark humor can definitely get overwhelming sometimes. On the other hand, it did not make me want to stop watching. By the end of the show I actually forgot about the dark.

When you started talking about what you're going through that's what stood out the most and being able to make me laugh and feel I was very entertained. It was a roller coaster of emotions.

Keep up the hard work and ignore the haters. This will go down as one of your best performances. Well done. Very well done.