Review
★ 7.5 · 2014 · 23m · Comedy
A review of a movie, or a restaurant, or a car—or whatever else that typically falls under a critic's domain—is all well and good, and can even be helpful at times. But how can one find out about myriad other experiences that are never tackled in reviews? Enter Forrest MacNeil, a critic who goes beyond overviews of life's more-common subjects—way beyond—to satisfy the curiosity of others: The adrenaline rush of stealing; the danger of drug addiction; the delight of sleeping with a celebrity. MacNeil tries anything suggested by viewers of his TV show, then presents a 1-to-5-star review. But his unwavering commitment to experiencing intense adventures means he must deal with the unintended consequences of such a goal.
Episodes
1. Stealing, Addiction, Prom23m · Forrest is requested to review shoplifting, cocaine addiction, and going to the prom (although he is in his forties).
2. Sex Tape, Racist, Hunting23m · Critic Forrest MacNeil reviews real-life experiences including making a sex tape, being a racist, and hunting.
3. Pancakes, Divorce, Pancakes23m · Forrest hits rock bottom after divorcing Suzanne and forcing himself to eat an unhealthy number of pancakes.
4. Celebrity, Batman23m · Critic Forrest MacNeil reviews real-life experiences including sleeping with a celebrity and being Batman.
5. Best Friend, Space23m · Critic Forrest MacNeil reviews real-life experiences including having a best friend and going to space.
6. Road Rage, Orgy23m · Critic Forrest MacNeil reviews real-life experiences that include road rage and going to an orgy.
7. Revenge, Getting Rich, Aching23m · Critic Forrest MacNeil reviews real-life experiences that include revenge, getting rich quick, and being institutionalized.
8. Marry, Run, Party23m · Critic Forrest MacNeil reviews real-life experiences including getting married, running from the law, and being the life of the party.
9. Quitting, Last Day, Irish23m · Critic Forrest MacNeil reviews real-life experiences including quitting your job, Carpe Diem, and being Irish.More Like This
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