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Summary: OK, nothing new, Pryor was better, at least I think so.
Review: Chris Rock is pretty funny. He has some grreat bits and they are really funny. But he seems to run the topic of race into the ground. He's no Dave Chapelle! He seems to be obssessed with being black! We get it Chris. Your black, some people are white, and others are (gasp) LATINO! Thanks for sharing this amazing news! I swear, he seems raceist. So much so it got boring. I'm white, and some say "Well, you just don't get it unless your a minorite." No, I'm partially minorite, and it's still not funny. The foirst 10 minutes were hilarious, then after that I was just like SHUT UP!!!! Stop talking. Get a new subject. Pryor did alot of race topics, but he did many things WITH IT. Chris Rock just is always talking about black people this and black people that. Pryor talked about white church black church comparisions, bl;ack family white family comparision, white politics black politics comapision, did you ever notice this about (whatever race). He is clearly the master of the topic of race, not this new guy trying to take over. Not that he's totally worthless as a comic. get the CD "Born Suspect." Chris Rock before fame got to his head. He now seems to be slacking and having the attitude thaT IF he makes it, it mustbe funny. He can tell it good, but WTF is he trying to say? Sounds almost like black supremacy to me.
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Summary: Incredibly funny
Review: Chris Rock is the funniest comedian alive (is Richard Pryor dead ?). His comedy hits where it hurts. I haven't seen this kind of comedy since Pryor's first shows. If you're looking to have a good time and laugh hard as you can, buy this one, you won't regret it.
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Summary: average
Review: compared to bring the pain this is dull.the material just doesn't hit as hard as Bring the pain.it has some okay lines but overall it's just so-so.he was far funnier on the Mtv Video awards show.
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Summary: Hilarious!
Review: Everybody needs to see this! It's so damn funny I can't even put it into words! Just see it and you will NOT be disappointed!
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Summary: King Chris
Review: Forget the editorial review above. There is no weak spot in this hour long presentation. Chris Rock is the most brilliant contemporary comedian I know of and he's at the top of his game in Bigger and Blacker. Let's get real...this is 2004....post Richard Pryor, post Eddie Murphy, Dice Clay etc....four letter words shouldn't be offensive to anyone at this point so it is not a valid argument to say that this wasn't enjoyable because Rock curses too much. Like any great, he can get the laughs without the swearing but this is his special and he comes out with both barrels blazing. The cursing isn't for cursing's sake....this is intelligent, razor-sharp, ADULT comedy. Put the kids to bed and kick back. Like any great satirist, Chris' jokes reflect a probable truth. In regards to his bits on family, love and relationships, I have LIVED his jokes. It's frightening in a funny way and I'm sure I'm not the only one who experienced that sensation of Rock peering into their lives and dragging out all of the dirty laundry. Any aspiring comic writers and stand up comedians need to study this; it's a gem. Rock did his homework studying Woody Allen and Richard Pryor and it shows. The torch has been passed.
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Summary: Great DVD
Review: I bought this dvd used for only $6. I knew it would be awesome, If you like Chris Rock and or Stand up comedy then this dvd is for you. I would also suggest Dave Chappelle as another great stand up comedian.
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Summary: The greatest stand up video ever!
Review: I checked this video out when I first got into stand up,and it is still my favorite.I can't count how many times I've watched this it is so good.Chris Rock is not only the funniest comedian ever,he is also the smartest.His routines include A LOT of social commentary.Most of the stuff he says is true.The beginning of this video is racist and boring,but it picks up and becomes the funniest stand up routine ever.I have to warn you,this video contains ALOT of swearing.Almost every other word is a swear word.Towards the end,it gets VERY [physical] and crude.So if you have young children,DO NOT let them come CLOSE to this video.Otherwise,sit back and enjoy the best stand-up routine ever recorded.
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Summary: :)
Review: i dont think chris rock is as funny as he is poignant and moving. i think i represent a minority tho because most people i know think hes hysterical. either way, this is a performance you have to see.
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Summary: Forget controversy, forget race--- this is FUNNY!!!
Review: I first saw this gem of a stand-up act way back when it was first on HBO, when a friend taped it for me. I subsequently made more tapes for all my friends, telling them that this is the funniest thing they'll ever see. I naturally added the DVD to my collection when it was available. Yes, Chris Rock swears a lot. A whole lot. Yes, he's controversial. Yes, he harpoons everyone--- white, black, politicians, the media, the masses, the medical profession, men, women, and everyone in between. So? He's funny, dammit! He's hilarious! Unlike Andrew Dice Clay, who used profanity purely to get a laugh (and where is he today?), Chris Rock integrates it in clever, intelligent commentary on current events, interpersonal relationships, and just about every other subject you can imagine. His dissertations on the Clinton-Lewinski affair, on dead rappers, on family interactions, are priceless. My favortie? His insightful, incisive evaluation of the 3 things men want (I won't tell you. You'll have to get it from him). Sure, everyone has different ideas of what's funny, but if you aren't afraid of four-letter words (I personally have a hard time keeping them out of my own conversation) and you like scathing wit and appreciate keen observations of modern life and the human condition --- regardless of your race, gender, sexual orientation, etc, etc ---- you should find this side-splittingly, tears-running-down-your-face funny. WARNINGS: Not for children, really. And don't drink anything while watching this or it'll shoot out of your nose.
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Summary: Disappointed in Chris....
Review: I have to say that I purchased this dvd and I wasn't very happy with it as I usually laugh at his material. Most of his material on this dvd wasn't funny at all. I found myself somewhat speeding up the dvd to the next joke just so that I could get a laugh. In my opinion, if you're going to buy it, then buy it used so that you won't feel like you paid too much for it if you're disappointed. I'm hesitant to buy his "Bring the Pain" dvd due to I don't know what to expect.
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