Dave Chappelle's Block Party

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Dave Chappelle's Block Party

R,

2006,

1h 43m,

Documentary/

Comedy/

Music

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50,000+ Ratings

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Actor, writer and comic Dave Chappelle loads up a bus with residents of his Ohio hometown and takes them to Brooklyn, N.Y. Once there, the travelers enjoy a concert featuring Kanye West, the Fugees, Big Daddy Kane and others. Rehearsal footage and Chappelle's brand of comedy enliven the proceedings.

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Critics Consensus

Dave Chappelle's Block Party is a raucous return to the spotlight for the comic, buoyed by witty, infectious humor and outstanding musical performances.

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Matthew Leyland

BBC.com

Jul 1, 2006

4/5

Yes, there's a little preachiness here, but it doesn't puncture the party mood. Or stop Chappelle telling dirty jokes about prostitutes, for that matter. Thanks to him this isn't just a musical feast, but a rib-busting comedy too.

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Edward Lawrenson

Time Out

Jun 29, 2006

Chappelle keeps things lively, joking on camera, punctuating the acts with gags , while Michel Gondry maintains our interest, focusing as much on Chappelle's energy and wit, and goings-on behind the scenes, as the gig itself.

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Tim Cogshell

Boxoffice Magazine

Mar 11, 2006

4/4

This is effectively an inner-city Woodstock -- only funny.

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Victor Stiff

Dope Black Movies

Jul 10, 2021

This masterclass in black excellence will soothe your spirit like comfort food for your soul.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Apr 23, 2021

3/4

It's a behind-the-scenes documentary, a music concert, and a stand-up act all rolled into one.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 3, 2020

3.5/4.0

One of this year's feel good films of the year.

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Rey L

Mar 17, 2019

Michel Gondry's documentary centring on the preparation and proceedings of the titular party plays like an extended music video of live performances from the likes of The Fugees, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu bestrewed with screwball comic relief and extemporaneous banter.

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Ron W

Nov 7, 2018

This film was solid.

Harry S

Sep 28, 2017

C'est tout bête, mais parfois, ce qu'un film a besoin, c'est d'un joli message, d'une jolie musique et de quelques rires. Le documentaire de Michel Gondry sur la Block Party orchestrée par Dave Chappelle en 2004 en plein Brooklyn possède ces 3 éléments. Suivant Chappelle pendant les 3 jours précédant le concert et le show lui-même, Block Party est une célébration du hip-hop dans toute sa richesse, de Dave Chappelle dans toute sa bonté (qui ne paraît absolument pas feinte) et de son Amérique rêvée, qui rirait à ses blagues à l'unisson tout en écoutant du bon son. Michel Gondry sait faire traîner quelques scènes pour les rendre touchantes, tandis que les artistes sont au top de leur forme (Talib Kweli et Big Daddy Kane sont absolument monstrueux sur scène). Block Party a beau être un film sur un concert de rap à New York, c'est un film universel. Et c'est sa plus grande réussite.

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Rey G

Feb 2, 2017

Best concert film I know and I've seen them all. Celebration of African American music and wit benevolently hosted by the guy on the marquee.

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Synopsis

Actor, writer and comic Dave Chappelle loads up a bus with residents of his Ohio hometown and takes them to Brooklyn, N.Y. Once there, the travelers enjoy a concert featuring Kanye West, the Fugees, Big Daddy Kane and others. Rehearsal footage and Chappelle's brand of comedy enliven the proceedings.

Director: Michel Gondry
Producer: Dave Chappelle, Bob Yari, Julie Fong, Mustafa Abuelhija
Distributor: Focus Features, Rogue Arts
Production Co: Partizan, Pilot Boy Productions, Bob Yari Productions
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Documentary, Comedy, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 3, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 26, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $11.7M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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