There are just enough provocative notes hit for "Block Party" to stand out as more than just a frivolous good time (though it can be enjoyed in that way as well).
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03/03/06
Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2006)
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Reviews Counted:121
Fresh:111
Rotten:10
Average Rating:7.7/10
Consensus: Dave Chappelle's Block Party is a raucous return to the spotlight for the comic. Buoyed by Chappelle's witty, infectious humor and outstanding performances from some of the more socially conscious artists in hip-hop like Mos Def, Kayne West, the Roots, and (will wonders never cease?) the reunited Fugees, this documentary/concert film is a joyous experience. With an appealing mix like that, who doesn't want to attend this Party?
Theatrical Release:30-06-2006
Synopsis: A genuine crowd-pleaser, Dave Chappelle's Block Party spotlights comedy superstar Dave Chappelle as he presents a Brooklyn neighborhood with its very own once-in-a-lifetime free block party. The... [More]
Starring: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu, Kanye West
Director: Michel Gondry
Reviews for Dave Chappelle's Block Party
...those of you expecting wall-to-wall sketches and Charlie Murphy are going to be disappointed.
03/03/06
What keeps it entertaining is Chappelle's rapier wit and God-given talent for impromptu mischief.
03/03/06
Too many great moments happen to list.
03/03/06
reminiscent of the rockumentaries from the 1970s and 1980s which showed artists taking themselves much too seriously
03/03/06
Once in a great while there's a movie that's so funny, infectious and welcoming - a movie that makes you feel so good about America and the people in it - you just want to climb inside the screen and live there.
03/03/06
Watching the concert on screen is almost as good as being there.
03/03/06
Block Party puts Chappelle (who co-produced the movie) in the host position, and he’s very funny...
03/03/06
Block Party is a true gift.
03/03/06
...a friendly and hugely entertaining mix of humour and music.
03/03/06
His racial jokes have an edge, but they are not as deadly as the Chappelle's Show skits.
03/03/06
Gangly, disarming and slyly witty, Chappelle is at ease with people of all ages and races, and has a knack for finding humour without forcing it.
03/03/06
...an off-the-wall celebration that mixes humor and music to amusing, if not life-changing, effect.
03/03/06
His [Chappelle] return to the public eye doesn't result in much musical magic or comedic fun.
03/03/06
Part concert film, part documentary and part comedy, Block Party plays like a sampler of contemporary rap.
03/03/06
It feels rangy but is also a work of expert timing.
03/03/06
...an uplifting, funny and engaging star-studded affair.
03/03/06
It's a jubilant, civic-minded lollapalooza.
03/03/06
May prove to be the feel-good movie of the year...the only problem is that we can't enjoy the live performances in their entirety.
03/02/06
Gondry not only captures the energy of the show but also treats viewers to backstage footage that's as engaging as the final concert.
03/02/06
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