"If I finish this special, that means I have to not work on it anymore, and that means I have to just live my life, and so I'm not gonna do that, I'm gonna not finish this special."

Normally I wouldn't write a review for something like this, but I can't stop thinking about it so I figured I'd probably should do something whether it's long or short. Inside is a new comedy special shot and performed by Bo Burnham, alone, over the course of the past year. I've never seen a comedy special quite like this. I'd say comedy might be a stretch even. It's more like an observation. This is the kind of thing I've been looking for. If we take the comedy aspect of the special, it's perfect comedy. It's nothing too funny and unfunny. I just felt very entertained. Between these songs - I guess I should mention Bo Burnham does musical comedy shows if you didn't know - there are segments of him trying to figure out what to do next, whether technically or content, or him assessing himself. For being in one small room the whole time, this is technically brilliant. Every shot is stunning and he found creative ways to enhance the space he's using to fit the right mood or to go along with the song/joke/whatever needed. I feel that if anyone is to be shown a shot from this, it will be easily recognizable because of how remarkable is. It's like the one shot from The Shawshank Redemption - you know what one I'm talking about. The editing is also very good. The shots last as long as they need to. Nothing is rushed and it all flows smoothly. It may be 90 minutes, which is longer for a comedy show, but it's the perfect length needed.

Bo's content is wonderful and I will repeat that over and over again. I might be a little bias because he is my favorite comedian. The writing is fun and hits so close to home. I understand the criticisms of some parts possibly being scripted and not exactly genuine. Even if that's the case, it doesn't make it any less real. We're used to his shows getting personal throughout and this is his most personal get. Therefore, I don't think any of it was faked. There are so many times where I teared up because the overwhelming amount of emotion. It's almost hard to watch at points. Nevertheless, Bo knows what he's doing to make an effective show. This is all him. I believe Inside will be remembered for decades as one of the best shows created. No one has dared go this far, and I'm glad Bo went for it. I have no complaints whatsoever. Bo Burnham: Inside is authentic and exquisite.

Honestly, every square inch of the screen during every second of this is impeccably constructed.

Wow. Bo Burnham was much more productive during quarantine than I was. Inside is a highly unique comedy special that will make you laugh out loud, gasp in shock, and occasionally sit in quiet contemplation. You may even get emotional at times. I wish he wasn't vulgar as he tends to be, but Burnham is a very talented artist and it definitely shows during Inside.