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March 9, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Amy Schumer – Live At The Apollo: DVD

biizeAmy Schumer: Live at the Apollo

Director: Chris Rock

HBO Studios

If you’ve ever wondered whether Schumer actually has the chops – away from her show and various appearances (roasts, talk-shows, podcasts) this is the latest proof, her 65-minute special for HBO filmed in May of 2015 and released at the end of the year.

Of course Amy Schumer’s a comedian with over a decade of experience – and with this set she shows her great skill, timing. The material is (mostly) strong but it’s Schumer’s delivery that sells it. She’s got her voice established and where the Trainwreck film, for me, was a letdown Live at the Apollo caps a huge year; one of meteoric rise for Amy Amy=asSchumer.

In recent months she’s been the subject of controversy around joke-stealing. A shame that taints this stand-up vehicle. Here she’s on form, it’s a comfortable, easy watch – she makes it seem effortless. That’s no mean feat.

Chris Rock – a guy who knows ‘funny’ – is the director of this special. Her material is in safe hands. But really Rock does nothing more than the standard point-and-shoot, a few crowd shots, lets Schumer’s voice be heard. She’s earned her perch at the top. Previous specials have been strong but this is very good. Not a foot wrong.

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4 Responses to Amy Schumer – Live At The Apollo: DVD

  1. blairmulholland says:
    March 11, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    Did we both watch the same thing? I saw it and found it disappointingly unfunny, and I say that as a (former) fan. I think her humour has lost a lot of its depth and range, she seems to now be reduced to one joke, which is “I’m really promiscuous, but because I’m fat no-one will have sex with me”. She’s turned into Chelsea Handler.

    • Sue Egypt says:
      March 14, 2016 at 12:14 am

      Blair. Agree absolutely. Listen to Schumer – who is like a convincing but ultimately flat imitation of funny comedy – then listen to Rachel Feinstein, who is actually surreal, surprising, and well … funny.

      • Anchorcheeseymilkbiscuits says:
        April 22, 2016 at 1:26 am

        Eat turkey sh*t sue

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