See it if you want a well written, well performed and FUN, EXCITING narrative.
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See it if If you enjoy terrific one-man shows and the best Jack Nicholson & Michael Keaton impersonations I've ever seen, or if you're a Batman fan.
Don't see it if Introspective solo shows don't interest you.
See it if you love the Batman films, enjoy humorous impersonations, 1-person shows examining their life thru the filter of his love for a character.
Don't see it if you don't enjoy 1-person shows or haven't seen at least one of the Batman films.
See it if Inventive self-discovery monologue from a great "chameleon" actor
Don't see it if don't like monologues; unfamiliar with the Batman universe
See it if you enjoy poignant one-man shows about life and are deeply familiar with the Batman movies from 1989-present.
Don't see it if you've never seen a Batman movie and don't like one-man shows.
See it if He gives an honest (and brave) exploration of his life successfully tying in Batman movies (esp) and comics. Hopeful and optimistic. Funny~
Don't see it if U'd find it indulgent & a stretch to empathize with a guy who earnestly sees parallels from his life to that of Batman's.Dislike 1 man shows
See it if you are a fan of the batman movies. The impressions are great.
Don't see it if you have not followed the batman movies. Most references are to them, and you need to really know them to appreciate this.
See it if You want to see a man relate his life to ups and downs of Batman franchise. The impressions were funny and story was touching
Don't see it if You dislike solo shows
"O’Connell is a good storyteller and an adroit writer...With candor, sweetly self-denigrating humor, and cultural perception, O’Connell is telling us the story of one boy’s growth and coping mechanisms…My single caveat is O’Connell’s schizophrenic, multi-impersonation denouement...It’s nigh impossible to get that many distinct portrayals right with rapidity, an onslaught, and unnecessary to the show...Director Tony Speciale has done a seamless job. Gestures work. Pacing is pitch-perfect."
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"’The Dork Knight’ pays homage to the DC comic character while showcasing O’Connell's intimate storytelling skills and his prowess for impeccable characterizations…Between his strong writing style and his hypnotizing charisma, O’Connell found a way to stage his greatest assets. O’Connell’s impressions are comedy gold…'The Dork Knight' is one of those rare solo plays that has the power to engage an audience from start to finish."
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