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Original Kings of Comedy
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When four of the world's funniest black stand-up comics came together to celebrate their crownings as the "Kings of Comedy,"...
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When four of the world's funniest black stand-up comics came together to celebrate their crownings as the "Kings of Comedy," acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee decided to film two of their most memorable shows. The result is THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY, a raucous concert film that takes its cue from classic performers such as Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy. The host of the evening, Steve Harvey, spends most of his time criticizing modern music--namely hip-hop--for forgetting to include love in its songs, missing the days when black music was passionate and romantic. D.L. Hughley focuses on universal topics such as work, as well as taking his time to criticize certain unfortunate audience members. Cedric "The Entertainer" makes a series of clever points about the differences between white and black people in addition to using his large frame to dance and run around the stage to hilarious effect. Capping off the film is Bernie Mac, a frustrated 42-year-old who is sick of sex and believes that people should tel...
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| Available Formats | DVD: Checkpoint, DVD: Sensormatic, VHS, VHS: Special Edition, VHS: Special Edition; Spanish Subtitled |
| Directors | Spike Lee |
| UPC | 097361565101, 097361565132, 097363392422, 097363392439, 097363392446 |
| Genre | Comedies |
| Subgenre | Comedians/Comediennes • Standup Comedians • Comedy |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Release Date | 2000 |
| Running Time | 1hr 55min |
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| Original Language | English |
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| Professional Reviews | (01/01/2000, p.104, Dorian Lynskey): "...It's a worthwhile artifact and a hoot...", (08/18/2000, p.1E, Mike Clark): "Spike Lee does more than merely film a concert....A laugh riot..." -- 3.5 out of 4 stars, (08/18/2000, p.C8, Kevin Thomas): "...A dynamite film concert....The convergence of these sensational comedians is reason enough to film them in performance on the same bill...", (08/18/2000, p.E12, Elvis Mitchell): "...Their comedy gives audiences that have never seen anything like it a hilarious window on a new world....There's an energy that comes from their rapport with their crowd...", (09/01/2000, p.59, Owen Gleiberman): "...Sly and hilarious moments..." |
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They rule this drab summer, anyway
Pros: Solidly entertaining from start to finish, with a refreshing lack of Hollywood bullsh)t Cons: Definitely not for everyone Read More at Epinions.com Do you want to Laugh?
Pros: You will die laughing. You feel like you are really at the concert Cons: Foul language, a little too much for my taste Read More at Epinions.com Coronation for a new breed of comic
Pros: long-awaited return to stand-up on the screen Cons: Some routines, like the jacket part, get played out Read More at Epinions.com Self Inflicted Pain
Pros: great comedy Cons: some racy jokes Read More at Epinions.com I laughed until I cried.
Pros: Side splittingly funny Cons: Rough language Read More at Epinions.com make sure you have health insurance before watching this one
Pros: funny very funny, one of the best stand up acts to come along ever Cons: Bernie mac is a little to hyper, a lot of cussing, defantley not a kids movie Read More at Epinions.com BRING IT ON? THE KINGS, THAT IS...
Pros: Hilarious Cons: Grainy picture at times Read More at Epinions.com I Was Crying During The Entire Movie, In A Good Way
Pros: Hilarious, All 4 comedians delivered non-stop laughs Cons: A lot of profanity, Some jokes may be construed as racist, Geared towards a black audience, Not a movie for all tastes Read More at Epinions.com All Hail the Kings of Comedy
Pros: comedy at its best Cons: i'm sorry it had to end Read More at Epinions.com |
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