Simon Amstell's new standup special "I Love It Here" fails to deliver an exciting departure from his previous work, instead opting for the same self-analytical and humorous tone that has come to define his comedy. The show revolves around Amstell's disappointment with not being reciprocated by a famous singer he had a crush on in high school.
Amstell takes himself on at the Hollywood party, where his celebrity crush will be present, but instead of moving on, he revisits his childhood agonies and awkwardly tries to absolve them by coupling up with an unnamed pop star. This anecdote makes for an entertaining if not particularly impactful story, relying on Amstell's signature wit and humor.
However, the show's reliance on name-dropping and Amstell's vulnerability may alienate some viewers who find it hard to invest in his supposed high stakes. The audience that does connect with him is likely those familiar with his persona, but for others, the show falls flat due to its lack of substance.
Amstell remains a skilled comedian, delivering enjoyable moments throughout the set, such as jokes about self-help books and his dwindling fame. His humor is undeniably engaging, but it fails to create a sense of excitement or departure from his previous work. Instead, "I Love It Here" feels like more of the same territory – therapy, spirituality, and neurosis meet – that Amstell has successfully navigated in the past.
Ultimately, what would have made this show exciting is if Amstell had taken on new challenges and explored different themes. As it stands, the special is more of an exercise in his signature style rather than a bold departure.
Amstell takes himself on at the Hollywood party, where his celebrity crush will be present, but instead of moving on, he revisits his childhood agonies and awkwardly tries to absolve them by coupling up with an unnamed pop star. This anecdote makes for an entertaining if not particularly impactful story, relying on Amstell's signature wit and humor.
However, the show's reliance on name-dropping and Amstell's vulnerability may alienate some viewers who find it hard to invest in his supposed high stakes. The audience that does connect with him is likely those familiar with his persona, but for others, the show falls flat due to its lack of substance.
Amstell remains a skilled comedian, delivering enjoyable moments throughout the set, such as jokes about self-help books and his dwindling fame. His humor is undeniably engaging, but it fails to create a sense of excitement or departure from his previous work. Instead, "I Love It Here" feels like more of the same territory – therapy, spirituality, and neurosis meet – that Amstell has successfully navigated in the past.
Ultimately, what would have made this show exciting is if Amstell had taken on new challenges and explored different themes. As it stands, the special is more of an exercise in his signature style rather than a bold departure.
and I'm still trying to wrap my head around how social they are compared to humans. Like, have you ever seen a bee argue with another bee? 
I mean, they're all about that hive life! Anyway, back to Simon Amstell's special... I think what really disappointed me was how he kept going on and on about his celebrity crush 
. I'm like, dude, move on from high school heartbreak already! Can't you just laugh at yourself and leave the angst behind?
. name-dropping and vulnerability can be entertaining for some but honestly feels like a crutch for him 
. his jokes are funny, don't get me wrong, but they're all been done before 
. gotta admit tho, his set is still enjoyable if u r into that sorta thing 
, just not groundbreaking or anything 
he's still got his funny moments but i feel like he's just rehashing old material here 
and I gotta say, it was pretty meh 
, but his whole thing is kinda falling into a trap 
. He relies way too much on being vulnerable and self-analytical, which just makes for more of the same old sappy stuff 
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, but it's like he's stuck in a loop 
. It's all about therapy, spirituality, and neurosis... yawn 
. Where's the excitement? The bold departure from his usual stuff? That's what I want to see! 
. i'm all for artists staying true to themselves, but when you've been doing something for so long, don't you think it's time to shake things up and try some new material? 
. He's still a skilled comedian don't get me wrong 
but where's the risk-taking? The experimentation? For me, this one feels like more of an exercise in his signature style rather than a bold departure 
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. He's still funny, don't get me wrong, but sometimes I wish comedians would try something new instead of playing it safe all the time.
. And all these jokes about self-help books and how he's lost his fame... yeah, we've seen that before. I wanna see some edge, you know? Like, a bold new direction or something. Instead, it's just more of the same old therapy and spirituality vibes 
. maybe a change of pace would do him some good? or just venting about his celeb crush in public for 60 minutes isnt exactly groundbreaking 
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. Maybe take a few risks, push boundaries, you know? The audience loves the comfort food, but we're all grown-ups now 
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. Don't get me wrong, the show might not be revolutionary or groundbreaking, but it's genuine and authentic – you can tell he's coming from a real place 
... sometimes it's just about being yourself and making people laugh 
, that I wish he'd use them to shake things up a bit more instead of just rehashing old stuff. Still, it's not all bad – there are some really funny moments 
If he wants to keep pushing boundaries, maybe try tackling some fresh topics instead of revisiting those same childhood hang-ups 
. He's still got that witty humor going on, but it doesn't blow me away anymore 
. Same self-analytical humor, same awkwardness – just with different names thrown in 
. Needs to mix it up, ya feel?