Chris Rock - Never Scared
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Movie Reviews of Chris Rock - Never Scared
Movie Review: Another Slam Dunk for Chris Rock
Summary: 5 Stars
NEVER SCARED (2004) is Chris Rock's fourth hilarious, thought-provoking HBO concert performance. Highly recommended for Rock fans and those who can accept racy language in pursuit of a good laugh, NEVER SCARED is more than funny. It's observational humor at its best, whipped up from a precise recipe of three parts cheek-aching laughs and one part disturbing reality.
Maybe not as great as "Bring the Pain" -- which will go down in history as one of the most successful comedy performances ever -- NEVER SCARED (2004) is nonetheless a great DVD that Rock fans will love.
Due to its adult content, obviously this DVD is not appropriate for young children -- and possibly not even your friends/relatives. But just when you wonder how many times Rock can throw a curse into a sentence, he offers viewers a universally true observation that cuts to the core of the realities of American popular culture and male-female relationships.
I agree with some viewers here who note the concert begins awkwardly. After viewing it a dozen times, I think Rock looks nervous as he struts onto the stage and immediately notes that the main responsibility of fathers is to keep their daughters off the stripper's pole. Though the bit has enormous potential, Rock looks too vulnerable to make it work as well as later jokes.
After discussing strippers and his increasingly reluctant love of rap music, Rock begins to look more comfortable and starts to hit his stride when he discusses the antics of Michael Jackson and his eccentric family, troubled R&B singer R. Kelly, magician David Blaine and Kobe Bryant.
But truth be told, almost any good comedian could deliver these celebrity-oriented jokes/observations, but what makes Rock unique is his ability to charm the audience with discussions of serious subjects like American patriotism, abortion, ignorant bipartisan politics and marriage.
In a nutshell this is why I love and admire Chris Rock. He not only makes you laugh so hard it hurts, but he leaves you with more to think about than any other comedian or social commentator I have ever heard of.
-- Regina McMenamin
Movie Review: Rock in full cry
Summary: 5 Stars
This definitely a must-have for all fans of comedy. It is sheer brilliance. I loved it immensely. This is definitely the best comedy show ever! That is no exaggeration.
He starts off by talking earnestly about parenthood. Admittedly, this part of the performance is sharp, but not quite razor sharp. It does not set him apart from his nearest rival, Rich Pryor. As he warms up though, talking about strippers and rap music, he goes on a crescendo. The material about how the US government fails to solve any rap murders is a scathing indictment on the government. "They can find Saddam in a f***ing hole in Iraq, but they can't find the guy who shot Tupac". Makes you think doesn't it?
Rock blends humour and shocking realism without being pretentious. his humour is effortless and has an unshakeable base in reality. The jokes will have you in seizures of laughter.
He brings a fresh angle to topical issues. His lambastings of Michael Jackson, R Kelly and Kobe Bryant are irreverendly funny.
The Jokes about Iraq are real gutbusters. The material about how the ATM will not talk to you if you have no money is classical. by this time, you will see why Rock is the funniest comedian ever. He wil have put himself ahead of the chasing pack. But wait, you haven't seen the best part yet.
When he talks about relationships, you are guaranteed to fall off your chair with laughter. i have heard hundreds of jokes about marriage and relationships from various acts over the last 40 years, but Rock puts a new spin on it all. It's like a lecture. In fact, it is essential viewing for all those considering a visit to a marriage counsellor. Brilliant. If you survive the laughs, you will be talking about htis dvd for the rest of your life.
Movie Review: Chris Rock : Never Scared
Summary: 5 Stars
this is chris rock's best work yet. it's very political which is good (unless you're a conservative) especially in the times which we are living in. he's very angry also, but no different than a george carlin kind of rage. someone has written that it's an anti-white politcal rally which is absurd! he's just as racial as he's always been (and there's a difference between racial and racist). anyone offended by this is most definetly a racist. if you're not outraged like every american should be, then you're not gonna relate anyways. if he strikes a nerve then he is probably talking about you! it would be racism if chris rock had no basis to form these opinions from, but we all know the bloody history of our country and he just reminds us who the real terrorists are and have been since they landed on plymouth rock. it's the same chris, just fueled by a new post 9/11 ignorance only found in america which equals great humor. david cross, george carlin, bill hicks, doug stanhope all say the same things as chris but somehow it's offensive when a black comedian says it. if a white comedian sees the same flaws in white society then maybe there's something wrong with society... i agree with everything he says and if you like his previous material then you will too.Movie Review: Classic Entertainment
Summary: 5 Stars
Comedy is a form of telling the truth and getting people to laugh about it. I'm sure you all are well aware of the saying about laughing so you won't cry. There are some hard-edged comedians that are not afraid to talk about current events and Rock is one of them. He got into lightweight issues like making fun of Janet for having a "40-year old" breast out and Ying Yang twins, but I found his most hilarious comedy was the parts when he was sharing his opinions (ex. Bush, defending hip hop, Biggie and Pac, the government hating hip hop, abortion, divorce). There will no doubt be people who won't like his truth, but I can't do anything but respect it and crack up laughing because I agree with every single detail of it. The Ying Yang twins excerpt was the best for me, but I laughed through the whole thing. Every time I get annoyed at work, I go on this website and play those songs he made-up that women danced to. I've been watching this DVD through the years and every single time I see it, I laugh like I've never seen it before. But I know some folks won't like it because he's bumrushing peoples' soft spots, especially when it comes to race. Oh well! The cops do that everyday; at least a comic gets it right.Movie Review: Can't Get Enough Of Chris Rock
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this dvd and have seen it probably at least ten times. He's raw, and dirty, and sometimes preachy, sometimes racist, but always hilarious. There is so much truth in what he speaks, that he can turn tragedy into comedy. His facial expressions are animated and priceless. If you're easily offended, you'll hate this dvd. He can be loud and screechy and is not for everybody, but he is undeniably a brilliant satirist and comedian. After seeing this, I wanted to see more of his work and watched "Bigger and Blacker". That also made me want to see more. It's an HBO special and HBO delivers some of the best entertainment around. They don't disappoint here. If you love comedy and like your comedy raw, you'll love this Chris Rock special. He's a major talent with a lot to say.