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Aziz Ansari: Right Now

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In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
Aziz Ansari: Right Now

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Critics Consensus

Aziz Ansari balances sharp social commentary with just enough earnest introspection to craft a special that, while not without its baggage, shows how far the comedian has come - and how far he may still have to go.

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Ashlie D. Stevens Salon.com 03/18/2020
[I]n watching "Right Now," Ansari appears to be recognizing the need for growth - not just his own, but the culture at large's as well. Go to Full Review Joel Golby Guardian 03/18/2020
It's not the Aziz of old - I mean how much mileage was really left in renaming foodstuffs and publicly bullying his cousin? - but the quieter, more contrite Ansari 2.0 still has plenty left to say. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au 08/06/2019
His show is funny and insightful, but it's also emotional. It's enough to make you forgive him for his sins. Go to Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut 08/20/2022
3.5/5
[Spike Jonze] is clearly interested in how a man rebirths himself into the court of public opinion. Go to Full Review Robert Ham The Stranger (Seattle, WA) 03/18/2020
[W]hat [Ansari] does instead is let himself off the hook without extending the same courtesy to the rest of his audience. Go to Full Review Alison de Souza The Straits Times (Singapore) 07/25/2019
3.5/5
There is plenty of crowd-pleasing stuff - bits about trying to explain racism in America to his white Danish girlfriend as well as topics he has addressed before, like the unfair burden of contraception placed on women. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ben N @Bneffer Jan 19 A bit quieter than his previous frenetic self, Aziz is still telling jokes while mixing in insightful and funny observations. See more 11/01/2021 Very intelligent and funny. See more 10/17/2020 Aziz is one of those comedians who is good in shows and cameos in movies... But his stand up is not that funny, it leaves a lot to be desired... See more Jason L @JL4952 05/29/2020 So much funnier than expected. The way he worked the people in the crowd into his routine was outstanding. Must watch. See more andrei d @RT74856639 01/15/2020 Azis Ansari needs funnier material See more 12/21/2019 AZIZ STAYS KING IN HIS THING. See more Read all reviews
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Spike Jonze

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Synopsis In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
Director
Spike Jonze
Screenwriter
Aziz Ansari
Genre
Comedy, Stand-Up
Runtime
1h 5m
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