David Cross: The Pride is Back is one of the funniest stand up specials i have ever seen. He is a comic genius. One moment hes talking about the ban on fetal tissue testing, the next James Lipton of tvs "Inside The Actors Studio." He knows very much of what hes talking about. Having been a long time Mr. Show fan, this was a joy to watch. David Cross isn't the kind of comic to stand up and say "Whats the deal with Jesus?" He backs up his topics which leaves you with a smart, funny, fresh thing to watch.

David Cross's long-awaited first stand-up special, done shortly after Mr. Show had finished its run and 3 years before his first comedy album. The set features observations about pop culture and social attitudes. Cross, who does not suffer fools gladly, takes aim at certain attitudes or personalities and unapologetically has at them. Of course, being that this was just before the Bush administration became a staple for him, his harshest criticism is saved for religion. Cross gleefully prods the church throughout his set, joking about being raped by the Virgin Mary or teasing Jesus Christ. The choice of material will most certainly put some off, but Cross has never been about appealing to everyone. Those that like him, however, like him a lot.