CB4 - The Movie

Starring:Chris Rock, Allen Payne, Deezer D, Chris Elliott, Phil Hartman, Charles Q. Murphy, Khandi Alexander, Art Evans, Theresa Randle, Willard E. Pugh, Ty Granderson Jones, Rachel True, Victor Wilson, Richard Gant, J.D. Daniels, Stoney Jackson, Isaac Hayes, LaWanda Page, Louisa Abernathy, Shar Jackson
Director: Tamra Davis
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD

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Comedian Chris Rock is the leader of a middle-class rap act that wins fame and fortune after donning a prison persona. The title stands for Cell Block 4. Naturally, they are mistaken for the real thing by everyone but the incarcerated gangstas, who are none too happy at the theft of their identities. One of the better efforts from Saturday Night Live alumni, this "rapumentary" is a hip-hop hit. However, it is not up to the cutting humor of that granddaddy of all spoofs, This Is Spinal Tap?, as misogyny and meanness get in the way. It has an anything-goes mentality, so expect outrageously filthy lyrics and plenty of tasteless humor. Of note: Director Tamra Davis was also behind that wild 1992 road movie, Guncrazy. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Customer Reviews:

the BEST.......2007-05-07

This movie is great! It is a funny take on rappers while also haveing some relly good/funny songs. You should buy it.

You laughed at this? ...really??!!.......2006-11-14

It's got a vaguely naïve feel like an early Spike Lee film, and that's about all I can say good about this turkey. No, that's not quite true: it's got Chris Elliott and Esther in it. Also, it's slightly better than `Fear of a Black Hat,' but I suspect the only reason is the merciful absence of `Booty Juice.'

The only other important thing to know about this movie is that it's not a rap Spinal Tap. No one to my knowledge has made a decent rap mockumentary; but then again, I haven't seen the 50-Cent movie yet.

HILARIOUS!!!!.......2006-10-22

I have been a fan of Chris Rock since he came out and this is by far one of the FUNNIEST movies. Actually one of my favorite. This is not for people who can't take a joke. Again FUNNNNNY!!!

Great Quality .......2006-02-24

The film was really good quality and quick delivery, though not one of Chris Rocks finest moments.

Took a Month.......2005-09-12

It was probably the post office fault. but, the delivery took exactly a month. There was no Traking Number to find where it was. Also, good service on replying to E-mails and the product was in Good Condition

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CB4/Life
Starring: Chris Rock , Allen Payne , Deezer D , Chris Elliott , and Phil Hartman
Director: Tamra Davis , and Ted Demme
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

( C ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B00009QG8Q
Release Date: 2003-07-01

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CB4
Comedian Chris Rock is the leader of a middle-class rap act that wins fame and fortune after donning a prison persona. The title stands for Cell Block 4. Naturally, they are mistaken for the real thing by everyone but the incarcerated gangstas, who are none too happy at the theft of their identities. One of the better efforts from Saturday Night Live alumni, this "rapumentary" is a hip-hop hit. However, it is not up to the cutting humor of that granddaddy of all spoofs, This Is Spinal Tap?, as misogyny and meanness get in the way. It has an anything-goes mentality, so expect outrageously filthy lyrics and plenty of tasteless humor. Of note: Director Tamra Davis was also behind that wild 1992 road movie, Guncrazy. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Life
Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy play it surprisingly straight in this film by director Ted Demme. Though there are laughs to be had, this is a story about perseverance in the face of a life of disappointment (yet the film was sold as a prison comedy). But Stir Crazy this isn't. Rather, Lawrence and Murphy play a couple of New Yorkers making a moonshine run from New York to Mississippi during the Prohibition who find themselves framed for murder and sentenced for life to a prison chain gang. As they age, the two become close friends, although the strait-laced Lawrence always resents the free-wheeling Murphy for getting him into the situation in the first place. Ultimately, these two men learn to find meaning where they can, taking value from friendship and their limited ability to affect the lives of others. At times preachy, it ends on an upbeat note; the film's biggest laughs are reserved for the final section, in which Lawrence and Murphy don age makeup and play octogenarians. --Marshall Fine

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