Chris Rock - Never Scared
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Movie Reviews of Chris Rock - Never Scared
Movie Review: Made me wish I was watching Bigger and Blacker
Summary: 3 Stars
While Rock's talent has made him more mainstream, his new act is much less universal--the observational and impeccably-timed humor that spoke to so many in his previous specials instead felt like a series of long-winded complaints. It's almost as if he's trying very hard to prove that, despite his enormous success, he's still a person on the fringes of society. Instead of being a voice for positive social change, he seems resigned to the fact that the underdog can never win, and it leaves the entire special with a very negative feel.
Never Scared is not even close to being as funny as Bring the Pain or the side-splitting Bigger and Blacker. It starts out great (keeping his daughter off the pole), but slides downhill from there (he doesn't seem to like his wife very much, and you never quite figure out why).
Movie Review: One of the SMARTEST comeidens, not so sure if hes one the funniest .
Summary: 3 Stars
Chris Rock is an undisputed comic legend for his and probably any generation. He is one of the smartest,insightful,and socially aware comediens I probably have ever seen in my life.But for some reason, I don't find his stand up to be that FUNNY to me. I just don't get the same laugh out loud reactions from his punchlines that I would from a Richard Pryor or an Eddie Murphy or even a Dave Chappelle(not including"For What It's Worth").But with Chris Rock I find myself nodding and agreeing more then actually laughing most of the time.I would however recommend this to any fan of smart,insightful,irreverent,type of comedy.Then again,"Bring The Pain" was probably 10 times better then this so i'd probably recommend that instead.
Movie Review: A let-down, but still a comeback
Summary: 3 Stars
After half a decade, Chris Rock has returned to his audience with more maturity and more things to say about that world. I personally believe his political commentary hits the mark, and he exemplifies the moderate stature in this day and age very well. Aside from this, most of this performance seems a bit more bland, maybe because marraige and wealth have left him little else to say about "real life." There are some extremely funny moments peppered throughout, but Never Scared pales in comparison to "Bigger and Blacker" by far. The inclusion of extra footage and a classic stand-up from Chris Rock on this DVD will please.Movie Review: Falls Short
Summary: 3 Stars
While Rock is still brilliant and perceptive and always somewhat intriguing to listen to, "Never Scared" feels more like a sermon than a stand-up routine. Here, he seems almost bitter, his timing is off and the program loses momentum quite early. His rants about The Jacksons, R.Kelly, who "real Americans" are and his thoughts on marriage are the strongest bits, but the remainder of this material is woefully lacking in humor and often gets too repetitive to be enjoyable. He's finally run out of steam.Movie Review: Disagreement
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this DVD for my husband as a gift because I had seen part of it with a friend and found the section that I listened to pretty hilarious. My husband watched about three-quarters of the DVD and thought that there were some really funny pieces, but overall wasn't too impressed with the humour. He found some of it "disturbing" and not so funny.