A Heartfelt Standup is entertaining, with no boring moments, even though at one point Rosie O'Donnell talks about her heart attack what I don't really consider as funny. But she has a good way to bring her topics, with some subtle but effective humor. Her standup comedy mostly consist about her talking about her personal life and experiences, mostly about her kids but it's well brought and funny. I'm not sure Rosie O'Donnell has a high opinion of men, she's clearly a feminist and that's fine as there shouldn't be a difference between men and women. That said there are some feminists that just constantly bash on men without a valid reason and to me Rosie O'Donnell is just borderline that kind of feminist. Not that I'm bothered by it, as long as her show is funny it's good enough for me.
5 Reviews
Lives up to the name
benm-4175113 March 2019
This is a very personal stand-up where Rosie reveals a lot about her recent life, including relationships, parenting, and illness. As she can be sometimes, Rosie is brash and even a bit cringeworthy in this special, with that unique blend of edgy yet hokey she's good at. There were some details about her kids I didn't need to hear!
But there are some really strong laughs to be had, and it feels good to hear her talk frankly about all the ups and downs she's gone through in life. You can tell that at this point she does not care about trying to please everyone. If you don't like Rosie, you will absolutely not like this special. But if you love Rosie through all her quirks, this will feel like a good chat with a funny friend.
But there are some really strong laughs to be had, and it feels good to hear her talk frankly about all the ups and downs she's gone through in life. You can tell that at this point she does not care about trying to please everyone. If you don't like Rosie, you will absolutely not like this special. But if you love Rosie through all her quirks, this will feel like a good chat with a funny friend.
Excellent Educational Entertaining Performance!
GeoPierpont16 February 2015
Warning: Spoilers
After my doctor complained how I refused to get yet another 'beast' crushing mammogram, I noted that heart disease is much more deadly killing over 1 in 4 women and why did I have to go to a health fair to receive a free carotid artery evaluation. I did not have a reference for that statistic, however that did shut her up for a moment. Then, I realized I had limited knowledge of my level of risk given my father died of Congestive Heart Failure. I learned A lot from Ms. O'Donnell.
I urge every woman to see this at least once. Not only for the commiseration of dealing with isolated and angry teens, newborns, Barbra worship (with ya on that one!), and health preparedness.
I have had to call 911 due to extremely vague symptoms of pulsing upper arm pain and do the whole Fire Engine, EMT Truck, Police arriving routine on a Saturday afternoon with the entire neighborhood watching. It was extremely embarrassing and poorly evaluated. As it turned out, a complete waste of city and medical services.
I demand there be much better information in every doctors office about these symptoms and am extremely grateful for this presentation.
I am thankful you survived this ordeal, as well as that incompetent physician, and found it of utmost importance to share with everyone. All the Best!
I urge every woman to see this at least once. Not only for the commiseration of dealing with isolated and angry teens, newborns, Barbra worship (with ya on that one!), and health preparedness.
I have had to call 911 due to extremely vague symptoms of pulsing upper arm pain and do the whole Fire Engine, EMT Truck, Police arriving routine on a Saturday afternoon with the entire neighborhood watching. It was extremely embarrassing and poorly evaluated. As it turned out, a complete waste of city and medical services.
I demand there be much better information in every doctors office about these symptoms and am extremely grateful for this presentation.
I am thankful you survived this ordeal, as well as that incompetent physician, and found it of utmost importance to share with everyone. All the Best!
Breadth of Fresh Air
nuke_houston14 May 2019
Watched this on HBO Free Trial -- after hitting the bottom of the barrel searching for good movies that i haven't seen on NetFlix, Hulu, Amazon, Showtime, Starz, etc.
Rosie is not only funny as a comedian, but she has a good sense of humor about some serious Real Life events. -- which is what you need to survive in this world.
(Thank you, Rosie).
Rosie is not only funny as a comedian, but she has a good sense of humor about some serious Real Life events. -- which is what you need to survive in this world.
(Thank you, Rosie).
Anyone with a heart should like this!
MyMovieTVRomance14 December 2022
Loved it!
Female comics from the 1960s through 1990s are my faves!!
Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie, Whoopie Goldberg, Joy Behar, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers, etc. They all rule!!
And on a more serious note, Rosie shines a light on the warning signs of heart disease in women- some signs I didn't even know!
This is a great example of making the best of a bad situation; Rosie took her past hurt and made humor out of it in a delightful, educational way that helps people feel good, while potentially helping to save their lives.
I hear all the time that women aren't funny, or I see that most people are into male comics, but as far as I'm concerned, the women are comedy gold! I loved this!
Bonus points for opening this with "Ya Gotta Have Heart" from the 1958 movie musical "Damn Yankees" that I always think of as the unofficial Joan Jett birthday movie, as it was the film released closest to her birth and it's about her favorite thing other than rock n' roll- baseball!
Speaking of Joan, I just happened to watch this today, the very same day that I watched the first episode of the Amazon Prime "A Legue of their Own" TV series. Rosie starred in the 1990s movie version. Well, Joanie was supposed to be in that movie (though not as Rosie's character I don't think) and even attended baseball camp to brush up on her skills for the film, but alas, casting changed at the last minute due to a change in production team that had different ideas. However, I'm glad Rosie ultimately got to be in the movie. She can also be seen in a small role in the new show, and Joanie's music can be heard in the new show as-well, which kinda makes it all better. Recommended.
Female comics from the 1960s through 1990s are my faves!!
Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie, Whoopie Goldberg, Joy Behar, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers, etc. They all rule!!
And on a more serious note, Rosie shines a light on the warning signs of heart disease in women- some signs I didn't even know!
This is a great example of making the best of a bad situation; Rosie took her past hurt and made humor out of it in a delightful, educational way that helps people feel good, while potentially helping to save their lives.
I hear all the time that women aren't funny, or I see that most people are into male comics, but as far as I'm concerned, the women are comedy gold! I loved this!
Bonus points for opening this with "Ya Gotta Have Heart" from the 1958 movie musical "Damn Yankees" that I always think of as the unofficial Joan Jett birthday movie, as it was the film released closest to her birth and it's about her favorite thing other than rock n' roll- baseball!
Speaking of Joan, I just happened to watch this today, the very same day that I watched the first episode of the Amazon Prime "A Legue of their Own" TV series. Rosie starred in the 1990s movie version. Well, Joanie was supposed to be in that movie (though not as Rosie's character I don't think) and even attended baseball camp to brush up on her skills for the film, but alas, casting changed at the last minute due to a change in production team that had different ideas. However, I'm glad Rosie ultimately got to be in the movie. She can also be seen in a small role in the new show, and Joanie's music can be heard in the new show as-well, which kinda makes it all better. Recommended.
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