John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
Season 1 Premiere:
Dec 24, 2019
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Universal Acclaim
87
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Generally Favorable
7.8
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Metascore
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Dec 20, 2019
100
“John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch” is an instant classic. ... A brilliant, multi-layered piece of performance art.
Dec 24, 2019
91
While the Sack Lunch is an unconventional package, its ingredients are pure Mulaney. ... The overriding sentiment is one of staggering honesty.
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Generally Favorable
7.8
79% Positive
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Dec 28, 2020
10
Ok, this is just delightful. John Mulaney's writing is as hilarious as usual, the kids are great performers, the guests are very funny, specifically Jake Gyllanhaal as the funniest part, Mr. Music. It is truly a great time for all ages, and i hope as a many people as possible get to see it.
Jan 27, 2020
10
Giving it a 10 for the nerve to try and pull this off. The concept is amazing and there are moments of genius. The songs do go on a little long and the kids are a bit much at times. For example, I do wonder if the kid with the lisp has been coached by his parents and comes off contrived. And I know some people who loved the Mr. Music sketch, but it found it to B-flat. The tone is hard to pin down (they admit it) but it was incredibly interesting, occasionally uproarious and well worth the view.
Dec 19, 2019
91
It’s an inventive, exciting, and very funny homage to “Mister Rogers Neighborhood,” “The Electric Company,” and more live-action kids’ shows of yesteryear. But it’s also very theatrical. ... An advocacy piece for thinking like a kid again — and Mulaney makes a damn convincing case.
Dec 23, 2019
80
There’s so much care and craft in Sack Lunch Bunch. All the musical numbers work, and occasionally they’re breathtakingly good.
Dec 20, 2019
80
A conceptual-art piece masquerading as a variety show. The more you know—about the evolution of children’s TV, music videos, sketch shows—the more effective it is. And, as always, the fact that you get a joke makes the joke funnier.
Dec 29, 2019
10
This is not your average comedy special on Netflix. This is one of the most charming, sweet, funny, brilliant pieces of performance art I have ever seen. I can't remember a time I was so moved by a comedy special to the degree that this special impacted me. It was essentially flawless in its execution. The performances Mulaney got out of the kids involved here are jaw dropping. Somehow I was dying of laughter throughout but there was also something so sweetly empathetic and loving in the presentation here. It never waivers from being respectful to the children involved, telling their story from their perspective while laying a very subtle satire that never goes too far. It is both satire and celebration of children at the same time. Finally a comedian who understands that less is more. In my opinion, John Mulaney is now the undisputed king of modern comedy. This is the kind of art people need and deserve.
Jan 9, 2020
9
This is such a funny concept executed near perfectly. John Mulaney just seems built for Children's television.
