REVIEWS
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
I never watched The Chappelle Show. Not because of any beef with the concept or the man, but because of mere circumstance. My knowledge of comedian Dave Chappelle was restricted to the little-known film 200 Cigarettes, in which he played a cab driver, and recognizing him as Tom Hanks's best friend in You've Got Mail. I may not have seen his best work but I knew he was damn funny. So when I heard about Dave Chappelle's Block Party, I was intrigued.
In Dave Chappelle's Block Party, Chappelle gathers some of his famous friends — Mos Def, Kanye West and The Roots among them — and throws a block party
in Brooklyn for anyone and everyone.The film chronicles Chappelle as he organizes the show and invites everyone from little old white ladies to the entire Central State University marching band.The film also shows exclusive performances from West, including a rendition of "Jesus Walks" accompanied by the CSU marching band.It took all my strength not to get up and dance in the middle of the theater.The Fugees also reune for "Killing Me Softly."You forget how amazing Lauryn Hill is since she's been MIA for so long.
The film is best when it centers on Chappelle. I like watching musicians perform as much as the next guy, but that's why we have music videos.
Michel Gondry, director of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and many music videos, directs the film.
The documentary style follows in the vein of This Is Spinal Tap with oneliners and quick cuts.
Now, what larger purpose the film serves, I have no idea. It attempts to comment on politics, race and poverty but quickly turns into "watch Dave play with the kids" or "watch Dave in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio." It's all hilarious, but it's obvious this is just a vehicle for Chappelle to break away from his show. Even so, compared to
some of the other films out right now (ahem, Ultraviolet) its nice to see something new and genuinely funny.
South Wing 12 Rated R,103 minutes
★★★
Lindsey Ramsey
. You'll wish you were dead. You'll want to leave the theater early. You'll say "eh". *****. You'll travel to everyone who asks. ***** You'll have a religious experience
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