The Opening Act

Jimmy O. Yang gives a slyly appealing performance as a comic who may be too good a person to be a nightclub star.

Lacking tangible emotional depth, and, frankly, much laugh-out-loud humor at all, The Opening Act is surprisingly underdeveloped for an intimate story about ambition and sacrifice.

A very insightful insider-baseball look at the creative process.

Far too lightweight of a indie.

Only a veteran comedian could make The Opening Act a reality.

If you're not a fan of stand-up comedy, you may not be a fan of this film. For Steve Byrne's first feature film, the adage is still true-"write what you know."

Steve Byrne hilariously and intimately chronicles the many detours endured on the path towards a dream.

You could make a documentary about modern stand-up comedy and it wouldn't have half the truth of The Opening Act.

The film showcases the struggle of aspiring stand-up comics with an A-list cast that helps deliver the laughs.

Director Steve Bryne keeps "The Opening Act" light, immersive, and breezy, not pushing the boundaries of his script or characters beyond their capabilities with Jimmy Yang making the biggest impression among a sea of comedic giants.