Chappelle's Show - Season 1 Uncensored
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Movie Reviews of Chappelle's Show - Season 1 Uncensored
Movie Review: The New Fearless Comedy King
Summary: 5 Stars
Dave Chappelle is hilarious, plain and simple. People who think his comedy is overly offensive only says so out of ignorance. By watching Chappelle's Show, you'll quickly learn that Dave makes fun of himself as much as he does other people, and most of his comedy is based off of common American stereotypes, as well as current affairs and pop-culture. Dave's style is often shameless, which is what makes it so funny, and unadulterated.
Season 1 is easily his best, I think, because it introduces Dave's most legendary characters. Though the entire series has a lot worth watching, a few episodes stick out to me as the best. And it starts with the very first episode, where Dave plays a blind, black white supremacist well-known for his racist books. From there, Dave introduces his second greatest character (behind season two's Rick James) in Tyrone Biggums, a crackhead always out for the next rock. Then, there's Paul Mooney in "Ask a Black Dude"; there's Dave's version of The Real World; a pimp's convention where some more of Dave's most outrageous character are introduced; a play on the History Channel and the gang wars of the 1980s; and of course, you can't forget Dave's portrayal of R. Kelly and his recent troubles.
The bonus features are pretty decent too, with some deleted scenes and bloopers taken from the many episodes, with some more coverage of "Ask a Black Dude." Plus, five of the episodes, the best episode at that, have commentary from Dave and Neal Brennan, the co-creator of Chappelle's Show.
As a package, this can't be beat. It has what is easily the funniest stuff to come out in a long time, without being watered down by what is popular on TV today. Dave made his own way with this series, and season one is his best example of his comedy style. Pick this up if you've seen the series and liked it. Or, if you're not that sensitive and can laugh at yourself, I'd also recommend Chappelle's show for you. Dave is the new fearless king of comedy, and stands there alone.
Movie Review: "I'm rich beeeaaach!" *honk, honk*
Summary: 5 Stars
People seem to be making more out of Chapelle's Show that perhaps they should. It's just a sketch comedy show. Is it "racially charged?" I don't think it is. I think it makes a few of its viewers racially charged, but that's them not Dave Chapelle.I think the material on Chapelle's Show is more capable of bringing people together, if we'd all lighten up a little. I mean, all zooropaflygirl really needs is some decaffe, or at least a bran muffin and things may look entirely different to her. Hey zooropaflygirl, "what did the five fingers say to the face?" Fans of Chapelle's Show will know the answer.
In the end, Chapelle's Show is just a guy doing what he does to make us laugh, and entertain us. Is he exploiting stereotypes? Sure, but he didn't create those stereotypes alone-we all did-and if we look at it along those lines maybe Dave Chapelle doesn't deserve *some* of the criticism he receives. He's not making anything up that wasn't already there. He's just exposing it and poking fun at it in his own original way. I think he's a genius of comedy. I honestly don't care what his REAL thoughts are about the races. I'm after laughs when I watch Chapelle's show, and that's what I get, and that's why I have his 1st Season on DVD and that's why I'll watch it over and over.
The 1st season isn't the best season, but it will properly whet your appitite for the next season. Chapelle's Show only gets better from here, and with this first season it's already really f(beep)kin funny. Of course on the DVD the (beep) isn't there. Watch Chapelle's Show, and try not to be so uptight about your ancestry, or your color. Just enjoy it for what it is; an excellent sketch comedy show, with fun (although sometimes too long) sketches.
One of my favorite musical numbers is Dave Chapelle just tooling around in a car with Mos Def as he raps to the beat coming out of the stereo, illustrating the cooooolness of Mos Def and himself. Watch the show, love it. It is good. ;)
Movie Review: The Funniest Show on T.V. Today
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion, Chappelle's Show is the funniest thing on t.v. right now. I hardly knew who the guy was until the show started, and my opinion now is that Dave Chappelle is one of the funniest comedians alive today. His comedic brilliance comes from the fact that he "keeps it real". He is so laid back and clearly knows what he is doing and loves doing it. The show is comprised of different skits, each hilarious in their own right.When the show first aired I knew it would probably be funny but I had no idea. Skits such as Tyrone the crackhead, Player Haters Ball, R.Kelly's Pee on You video all had me laughing harder than I have in a long time. While some people may think this is an immature show just remember it is sketch comedy designed only to entertain the viewer. And season 1 certainly served its purpose. As far as the DvD goes you get all the classic skits uncut, seeing them the way it was meant to be seen. Every episode is here. I am glad to now own dvd quality copies of skits like Popcopy, Great Moments in Hook-up History and History's Greatest Wars(that is started when one member of a gang steps on another one's sneakers and pours Morton salt all over him in a convenience store.classic.).
Any fan of comedy should own this, as it will crack you up even after multiple viewings. Some of the musical acts were pretty good though and most of them were not included here. That is the only negative, and I hope they will include everything on the season 2 set. Now I am waiting for that set which cant come out soon enough. Until then get this one; it is a great price and great work from a brilliant comedian.
Movie Review: SNL... You Have Met Your Maker
Summary: 5 Stars
That's right, I said it. Chappelle's Show is edgier, more original and overall funnier than Saturday Night Live; the granddaddy of sketch comedy shows, has ever been on it's best day. While Saturday Night Live has constantly thrown us new cast members in a hit or miss fashion (more often miss), Chappelle's Show focuses on the star whose name appears in the title so you know right away if you will appreciate Dave's sense of humor. Between Dave Chappelle's already brazen sense of humor and his show being aired on cable, the door has been left wide open for anything goes material and being as though this set is uncensored, it becomes even more evident that this show will not appeal to someone with some social justice axe to grind. Dave Chappelle goes for the jugular on anyone who is within target range. Nobody is spared.Each episode has it's high and low points but no matter how low the show might appear, another skit is right around the corner to pull the show above the competition. Some of my favorite sketches feature Dave as a blind black white supremacist or as a crotchity white news anchorman reporting on Reparations 2003. The show fires on all cyclinders when it tackles some issues that even the most self-appointed un-PC comics wouldn't touch with a 100 foot pole and Dave Chappelle looks at subject matter of that ilk with a sick, (...) grin and dives in headfirst with no qualms about who he might offend. For the sensitive type, Chappelle's Show is amatuerish, immature and brash. To those of us who realize that humanity is hopeless, Chappelle's Show delivers the laughs in droves.
Movie Review: The Funniest Man on TV comes to DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
Dave Chappelle is, undoubtedly, one of the most daring and intelligent comedians working today. At first glance (or listen), his humor may seem offensive or like little more than toilet humor, but if you dig a little deeper you'll realize that Dave is simply saying the things so many Americans would LOVE to say, but can't.Chappelle's Show is one of my favorite shows on television. Dave's sense of humor breaks the color boundries and he's not afraid to attack anyone for a laugh. Whites, blacks, Asian...whoever you are, you're a target, and that's the beauty of it. By not singling out anyone, Dave has made a show accessible enough for EVERYONE. Sure, it's controversial and yes, it can be vulgar, but it's also hilarious and only the most uptight of people who take everything at face value could possibly be offended by it.
Dave tackles everything from racism to R. Kelly in the first season and it's some of the most refreshing, intelligent television humor I've seen in years. His ability to look inward and poke fun at himself, as well as everyone else, only makes it funnier. Nothing in the show should be taken too seriously. From it's over-exaggerated racial stereotypes to it's parodies, everything is done with a great deal of humor and, most importantly, intellect.
Chappelle's Show is a brilliant piece of television and kudos should be given to Comedy Central for bringing it out on DVD and, most importantly, giving Dave enough creative control over his show to say and do the things he does and keeping it on the air.