Bo Burnham: Inside
Bo Burnham: Inside

Movie spotlight

Bo Burnham: Inside

2021
Movie
88 min
English

Stuck in COVID-19 lockdown, US comedian and musician Bo Burnham attempts to stay sane and happy by writing, shooting and performing a one-man comedy special.

Insights

IMDb8.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic89/100
Google Users96%
Director: Bo BurnhamGenres: Comedy, Musical, Stand-up

Plot Summary

Filmed entirely by Bo Burnham alone in his guesthouse during the COVID-19 pandemic, 'Inside' is a special that explores the themes of isolation, mental health, and the performative nature of online content creation. Through a blend of original songs, sketches, and vlogs, Burnham documents his struggles with anxiety and depression while grappling with the absurdity and pressures of living in lockdown and performing for a virtual audience.

Critical Reception

Bo Burnham: Inside' was met with near-universal acclaim from critics, who praised its originality, thematic depth, and Burnham's masterful execution of writing, directing, performing, and composing. It was widely regarded as a significant cultural document of the pandemic era, resonating with audiences for its honest and often uncomfortable exploration of mental health and internet culture.

What Reviewers Say

  • A groundbreaking and deeply personal exploration of isolation and mental health during the pandemic.

  • Praised for its innovative blend of comedy, music, and poignant social commentary.

  • Considered a defining cultural artifact of its time, resonating with its unflinching honesty.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved 'Inside,' celebrating Bo Burnham's raw vulnerability, brilliant songwriting, and insightful commentary on modern life and mental health struggles.

Awards & Accolades

Won three Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, and Outstanding Music Direction. Also received nominations for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and Outstanding Sound Editing for a Non-Fiction Program.

Fun Fact

During the filming of 'Inside,' Bo Burnham exclusively used gear he already owned, including his iPhone, without any external crew or support, further emphasizing the self-contained and isolated nature of the production.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
NoahPicle

NoahPicle

There has never been a peice of fiction that I connected with quite like this one

Horseface

Horseface

Another self-hating racist woke person, also with a sprinkle of anti-semitism, as is right for the times if you want to be on Team Fourth Reich. I forget why I liked this guy previously, probably he was funny, but now he's just a hateful...

daYnyXX

daYnyXX

This captures what it means to have gone through the covid pandemic. Whether it be the mental health consequences or the social media doom-scroll that has replaced the human interaction we once took for granted.

rsanek

rsanek

Surprising amount of race-based self-hatred, though I couldn't quite tell if it was being presented honestly. I guess you could say that about the bulk of *Inside* -- and much of the rest of Burnham's specials -- which clearly represents a ...