One of the best films of the year so far, this party begins with an inspired act of generosity: Dave Chappelle handing out golden tickets to a New York block festival, featuring hip-hop's biggest acts.
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04/28/06
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?
Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins
Genre: Comedies
US Box Office: $11,694,528
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
Top CriticGives off an inclusive hum
08/30/09
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11/20/08
Gondry brings a caught-on-the-fly style to the footage that nonetheless coheres into something that feels planned, or pre-ordained.
07/29/07
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01/27/07
Top CriticDull and repetitive. Your own reaction to it will depend a lot on how well you like these particular artists performing in concert.
01/17/07
Easily overshadowed by the musical performers, particularly The Fugees, reunited to deliver a most-moving rendition of Killing Me Softly, it is easy to understand why Dave withdrew into his shell, after watching his lame stand-up act here.
01/09/07
It's no Last Waltz, but this crowd-pleasing concert film offers an entertaining mix of music and comedy.
07/13/06
A concert film for people who don't like concert films, Dave Chappelle's Block Party does such a good job of putting you in the middle of the action that only the end credits can remind you that you're sitting in a movie theatre.
07/08/06
Yes, there's a little preachiness here, but it doesn't puncture the party mood. Or stop Chappelle telling dirty jokes about prostitutes, for that matter. Thanks to him this isn't just a musical feast, but a rib-busting comedy too.
07/01/06
As a comedy, it doesn't quite gel. As a musical it doesn't have much more luck, but as a showcase for Chappelle's talents, Block Party works just fine.
06/30/06
Chappelle keeps things lively, joking on camera, punctuating the acts with gags , while Michel Gondry maintains our interest, focusing as much on Chappelle’s energy and wit, and goings-on behind the scenes, as the gig itself.
06/29/06
The atmosphere is genuinely infectious - the fact that the event is packed, despite pouring rain, speaks volumes.
06/29/06
It looks like run-of-the-mill party videos shot by a drunk.
05/12/06
Because Chappelle's really digging into who people are... he has the capacity to adeptly grasp such perennial wellsprings of humor as class conflict to a degree unparalleled by modern entertainers...
05/04/06
Dave Chappelle's Block Party parvient à capturer l'esprit de fête, autant celui de la mise en %u0153uvre que de l'événement lui-même, avec une efficacité à toute épreuve.
03/23/06
Gondry doesn't seriously push the visual envelope; all he's doing is assembling a souvenir, an almost great document of a party most of us missed.
03/20/06
Chappelle frequently fades to the sideline as the musical groups take over, offering a blisteringly memorable snapshot of hip hop's state of the art in 2004.
03/18/06
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