MOVIE REVIEW: Hormonal Beast

Lynne Koplitz talks about a range of important and not-so-important issues, topping each joke with a dash of humour and world-weary cynicism. PHOTO| COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • When I saw Lynne Koplitz’s Hormonal Beast tagged on Netflix therefore, I jumped at the opportunity to watch a seasoned comedienne do her thing.
  • Lynne Koplitz talks about a range of important and not-so-important issues, topping each joke with a dash of humour and world-weary cynicism: she’s been there and she’s done most of it.

If you look at the stand-up scene, there aren’t a whole lot of older comedians producing content as quickly as their younger counterparts.

For every Cedric the Entertainer’s Live from the Ville, there are at least three Trevor Noah comedy specials. It is especially true in the world of comediennes.

Sommore, one of my favourite comedians, has produced about two specials of her own, and most of her fans are craving for more.

When I saw Lynne Koplitz’s Hormonal Beast tagged on Netflix therefore, I jumped at the opportunity to watch a seasoned comedienne do her thing.

I wasn’t disappointed. The great thing about Netflix, of course, is the amount of content open to you, especially when it comes to stand up.

Lynne Koplitz talks about a range of important and not-so-important issues, topping each joke with a dash of humour and world-weary cynicism: she’s been there and she’s done most of it.

Watch it for a relatable laugh.