Drew Michael: Red Blue Green

I was not familiar with Drew prior to this, but saw the promos and tuned in. Not knowing what to expect, my expectations were low. This was such an epic blend of brutal honesty, hilarity and syndrome analysis, all contained in an effectively delivered, revelatory way. I'm so relieved to hear someone say these things out loud, in a spotlight as bright as an HBO special. I loved his disgust fueled rant on sycophantic suck up Jimmy Fallon, Every word of his observations on wealth, celebrity and fake sincerity about exposure to and a connection with the rest of us, from inside the moat, was divine. This was not yuk yuk comedy, but somehow, these deeply personal confessions were woven into a simultaneously thought provoking and very funny performance.

I can't refer to it as an "act". It was unlike anything I have ever seen, and I will watch for anything new from him as I seek and search for all he has done before. He won't be on The Tonight Show, but I don't watch and can't stomach Fallon, the effusive fountain of fawning flattery and fake infatuation.

What a wonderful hour spent with Mr. Michael. Painful at times, enlightening beyond belief, laughs galore, and long overdue truths said in a highly public place. I needed that. This was something other than just comedy. More of it, please. Drew ? Series ? Weekly show ? Become a rich celebrity, with a solid loving relationship and a family ? Could you cope with that ?

Another super intelligent/well made and truly funny special worth driving into. Drew is deeply thought provoking, hyper conscious and always seems to be dishing quality material that will make you reflect; and hopefully expand the mind too. His wit and hilarious joke writing is something he's worked very hard on and it shines through. I believe he's leveled up from his last special and I'm happy to see him continue to grow like this on stage and even off therapeutically.

This special is something sweet to bite into and important to see, I think based on what's said especially (see for yourself - watch the whole thing) Food for thought! Besides, I'm curious if Fallon will say anything in response... (he and the rest of Hollywood should watch it ;) way to go, Drew! On to the next!

I never liked when someone said that they felt less alone hearing someone speak about something they, themselves went through. But this was the first time for me. I felt less alone for the first time in my life. And I could feel like this man is at the core so similar to me, like he feels the same pain I do, and that he tries to cross the same road, knowing there might not even be anything on the other side. He sees the world as it is, without getting blind though I bet he too, wishes he would've been able to get sold on the lies they sell everyone. Or at least, he does so in his darkest moments. Bottom line, I am happy I was able to hear every word, and this is the only person I wish I could meet just so he could feel what I felt which is: you really are not unique, and that feels strangely good and comforting. Rather than ashamed of having been seen emotionally naked, right into that unworthy core, that I thought only I can know, and feel.

I even really enjoyed the previous stand up of his with Suki Waterhouse and Red Blue Green is just a solo thing with an audience. Drew Micheal is so awesome I wish I could hangout with him; he's brilliant! A little dark but stays interesting in the bulk of it. Crazy how this is pretty funny in some bits a lot of it just flows well. I love the instagram thing and the few things he said about Micheal Jackson.

I rated this based on it being a "comedy special" as it was advertised. I get that this is his art and expression... and that's fine, but this is definitely not good "standup". This is a man trying to conquer his perceived demons while attempting a few jokes. I didn't laugh once. Hope he gets better.