The Original Kings of Comedy

The Original Kings of Comedy


Starring:Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac
Director: Spike Lee
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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The Original Kings of Comedy achieves the seemingly impossible task of capturing the rollicking and sly comedy routines of stand-up and sitcom vets Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac and the magic of experiencing a live concert show. Director Spike Lee and his crew plant a multitude of cameras in a packed stadium and onstage (as well as backstage, as they follow the comedians) to catch the vivid immediacy of the show, which is as much about the audience as it is about the jokes. And the jokes are funny.

All four riff fast and furiously (and with much swearing) on the world in terms of race, family, sex, and in one routine, outer space. Hughley takes comedic aim at extreme sports and eating disorders, while Cedric harks back to the day when gang fights meant calling opponents out onto the dance floor. Bernie Mac, the self-confessed id comedian of the group, presents a routine that is simultaneously offensive and hilarious--an apt reminder that comedy can and should be vicious if we are ever to learn to laugh at ourselves and hopefully be the better for it. Harvey, who acts as the MC for the show, has some transcendent moments with the crowd (a '70s slow jam sing-along, anyone?) that have to be seen to be believed. There's no doubt as to why Kings was a hit with concert and movie audiences; the laughs keep coming, in the tradition of Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy, with a sharp eye on the nuances of today's racially affected culture. --Shannon Gee
The Original Kings of Comedy
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hilarious
  • what a comedy
  • Same Old Tired "Black" Jokes!
  • VERY FUNNY!
  • EVERYBODY LOVES THIS
 The Original Kings of Comedy
Starring: Steve Harvey , D.L. Hughley , Cedric the Entertainer , and Bernie Mac
Director: Spike Lee
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000056BOW
Release Date: 2001-02-27

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The Original Kings of Comedy achieves the seemingly impossible task of capturing the rollicking and sly comedy routines of stand-up and sitcom vets Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac and the magic of experiencing a live concert show. Director Spike Lee and his crew plant a multitude of cameras in a packed stadium and onstage (as well as backstage, as they follow the comedians) to catch the vivid immediacy of the show, which is as much about the audience as it is about the jokes. And the jokes are funny.

All four riff fast and furiously (and with much swearing) on the world in terms of race, family, sex, and in one routine, outer space. Hughley takes comedic aim at extreme sports and eating disorders, while Cedric harks back to the day when gang fights meant calling opponents out onto the dance floor. Bernie Mac, the self-confessed id comedian of the group, presents a routine that is simultaneously offensive and hilarious--an apt reminder that comedy can and should be vicious if we are ever to learn to laugh at ourselves and hopefully be the better for it. Harvey, who acts as the MC for the show, has some transcendent moments with the crowd (a '70s slow jam sing-along, anyone?) that have to be seen to be believed. There's no doubt as to why Kings was a hit with concert and movie audiences; the laughs keep coming, in the tradition of Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy, with a sharp eye on the nuances of today's racially affected culture. --Shannon Gee

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Hilarious.......2007-01-11

Purchased this for my boyfriend over at Iraq. I've watched this myself multiple times and absolutely love it. Its really funny and I'm not usually into stand up comedy. A must see!

3 out of 5 stars what a comedy.......2006-11-10

i enjoyed the comedy, i laughed untill i started sheding tears, see for urself. oh my God, the queens were awesome.

1 out of 5 stars Same Old Tired "Black" Jokes!.......2006-09-24

I 'm sorry I just was not impressed by this at all. The same old tired skits...."You see if it had been a black person they would have done it - this way - or that way.....yada yada yada...Nothing original here.

4 out of 5 stars VERY FUNNY!.......2006-08-30

The Queens of Comedy are the funniest. The Kings of comedy is okay too, but there is no comparing!

5 out of 5 stars EVERYBODY LOVES THIS.......2006-08-28

I HAVE BOUGHT 4 COPIES OF THIS AND LOAN IT OUT AND NEVER GET IT BACK THE ONE I GOT ON AMAZON IM KEEPING
The Original Latin Kings of Comedy
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    		The Original Latin Kings of Comedy
    Starring: Nayib Estefan , Cheech Marin , Joey Medina , Alex Reymundo , and George Lopez
    Director: Jeb Brien
    Manufacturer: Paramount
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    ASIN: B0000AQS5F
    Release Date: 2003-10-07

    Description

    Shot on tour in El Paso, Texas, at the Abraham Chavez Theater, THE ORIGINAL LATIN KINGS OF COMEDY delivers raw, edgy and hilarious stand-up comedy from some of the most successful Latino comedians, hosted by Cheech Marin.
    The Original Kings of Comedy/ Queens of Comedy Gift Set
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      		The Original Kings of Comedy/ Queens of Comedy Gift Set
      Starring: Steve Harvey , D.L. Hughley , Cedric the Entertainer , and Bernie Mac
      Director: Spike Lee
      Manufacturer: Paramount
      ProductGroup: DVD
      Binding: DVD

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      4. Martin Lawrence - You So Crazy
      5. Eddie Murphy Raw

      ASIN: B000056BOU
      Release Date: 2001-02-27

      Amazon.com essential video

      The Original Kings of Comedy achieves the seemingly impossible task of capturing the rollicking and sly comedy routines of stand-up and sitcom vets Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac and the magic of experiencing a live concert show. Director Spike Lee and his crew plant a multitude of cameras in a packed stadium and onstage (as well as backstage, as they follow the comedians) to catch the vivid immediacy of the show, which is as much about the audience as it is about the jokes. And the jokes are funny.

      All four riff fast and furiously (and with much swearing) on the world in terms of race, family, sex, and in one routine, outer space. Hughley takes comedic aim at extreme sports and eating disorders, while Cedric harks back to the day when gang fights meant calling opponents out onto the dance floor. Bernie Mac, the self-confessed id comedian of the group, presents a routine that is simultaneously offensive and hilarious--an apt reminder that comedy can and should be vicious if we are ever to learn to laugh at ourselves and hopefully be the better for it. Harvey, who acts as the MC for the show, has some transcendent moments with the crowd (a '70s slow jam sing-along, anyone?) that have to be seen to be believed. There's no doubt as to why Kings was a hit with concert and movie audiences; the laughs keep coming, in the tradition of Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy, with a sharp eye on the nuances of today's racially affected culture. --Shannon Gee
      The Original Kings of Comedy
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		The Original Kings of Comedy
        Starring: Bernie Mac , Cedric the Entertainer , D.L. Hughley , and Steve Harvey
        Director: Spike Lee
        Manufacturer: Paramount
        ProductGroup: DVD
        Binding: DVD

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        Stand-UpStand-Up | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video | HBO Stand-Up Comedy
        Entertainer, Cedric TheEntertainer, Cedric The | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
        Mac, BernieMac, Bernie | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
        Lee, SpikeLee, Spike | ( L ) | Directors | Stores | DVD | Video
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        ASIN: B00005AB65
        Release Date: 2001-02-27

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