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Starring: Mario Joyner, Chris Rock Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Mario Joyner, Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes
  • Writers: Chris Rock, Tom Agna
  • Producers: Chris Rock
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Hbo Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: August 31, 1999
  • Run Time: 59 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00000JN1J
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #90,129 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #15 in  Movies & TV > Music Video & Concerts > Artists > Rock, Chris
    #51 in  Movies & TV > Comedy > Stand-Up > HBO Stand-Up Comedy
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One of the brighter lights to shine from the late-'90s Saturday Night Live cast permutation, Chris Rock successfully made the jump to his own HBO series and snagged a couple of Emmy Awards along the way. Part Saturday Night Live and part Arsenio Hall-style show (with a raucous studio audience), this best-of video shows that Rock has definitely grown into his own style and matured as a comedian. The segments from Rock's early shows tend to suffer from that Saturday Night Live malady in which a one-joke skit is stretched out for an excruciating period of time (see: Mike Myers). Rock's penchant for beating a dead horse is most apparent in his parodies of Fox-style reality-based shows ("When Animals Attack in High Speed Chases II"), which are genuinely clever but run on a little too long. However, when Rock sticks to live-action comedy, he proves he's one of the funniest (and most satirical) comedians around, playing with issues of politics, race, and gender mercilessly. Hands down the most hilarious segment is a CNN-style "panel" on the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, hosted by Rock and featuring "Black Guy," "White Dude" and "Sista." Most attempts at lampooning this Presidential faux pas have fallen flat on their faces, but Rock and his cast take no prisoners as they skewer the players, the media, and the "man-on-the-street" mentality surrounding the hype. Other highlights include a male version of "The Rules" as interpreted by Ike Turner, continuing coverage of the rising career of rapper Pootie-Tang and his unique brand of urban slang, and Rock's petition to rename a street in Howard Beach after Tupac Shakur (one of the few pre-filmed segments that keeps its momentum going). Rock definitely proves he's one SNL alumnus who won't be wearing out his welcome anytime soon. --Mark Englehart


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A high energy mix of comedy that takes it to the streets. Featuring such classic momemnts as: a petition to re-name cross bay boulevard as tupac shakur boulevard in a predominantly white neightborhood. Chris rocks outrageous taxi drive confessions. Ike turners the rules. And much more. Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 05/30/2006 Starring: Chris Rock Run time: 59 minutes Rating: Nr

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Chris Rock is hilarious but this DVD isn't, December 20, 2001
By Travis M. Owens (Rochester, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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I personally believe Chris Rock is the funniest comedian ever. I purchase both Vol1 & Vol2 of "the Best of the Chris Rock Show". The 2nd DVD deserves 4.5 out of 5 stars, without a doubt but the first volumne is pale in quality, length & content.

This seems to just be grabs of random pieces of his show and are bar far NOT "the best off". The 2nd volumne has 55mins of skits and then another 45mins of his "Taxi Cab Driver Confessions" which alone almost makes the disk worth the purchase. This disk is just a poor collection of skits from the show, then 2 skits from the Taxi Cab. If you want a good Chris Rock DVD, buy volumne 2, but pass this one up, its not worth it, not even with a less than (...) pricetag.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The lighter (but still damn funny) side of Chris Rock..., December 20, 1999
By "sarah_elizabeth" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
Chris Rock has proven himself to be a fantastic comedian as well as a tremedous political satirist. I have come to love his sharp but hilarious riffs on class and racial inequalities in his standup; he has a manner which lends itself to biting commentary without seeming mean-spirited, a true rarity.

This video is an hour or so of sketches from Rock's HBO "talk show," a critically acclaimed endeavor. The sketches are pretty light in nature, unlike much of his standup, but he still manages to remains sharp. The subjects range from "Monica-gate"(hilarious!) to the inscrutability of slang, and move fairly quickly.

The best moments are the ones where he goes out on the streets and talks to real people, such as his petition to change a street name to "Tupac Shakur Blvd." Another section takes on the alleged impact of Tiger Woods' success in golf on the African American community. Yet another is a riff on HBO's popular "Taxicab Confessions," with Rock playing a chatty taxi driver. The interaction with real people allows Rock to push the envelope and create a commotion.

All in all, this video is great -- especially since we don't have HBO in my apartment, so this is my only chance to see Rock's talk show work. However, I did miss the edginess of Rock's standup social satire -- for that, I would try one of his standup specials (which are, for my money, the best Chris Rock for the buck). But if you've already memorized them all, and you're looking for more laughs, try this wonderful video.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best from the King of Comedy, August 29, 2000
By Luis Hernandez (New York, New York, USA) - See all my reviews
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The "Best of the Chris Rock Show" highlights some of the funniest moments that have aired on this HBO show. Rock, who simply is the best comedian out there now, takes a liberal, yet hysterical view of many topics raging from racism to the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal with a dosage of his trademark, raunchy humor.

The highlights of this compilation have to be Rock's personal approach in interviewing everyday common people about topics that have made headlines lately. Who else but Chris Rock can go to Harlem, to speak to both African-Americans and Asians on what they feel about Tiger Woods and golf. While Woods' biracial heritage (African-American and Asian) might not interest many, Rock's the reactions he gets from several Asian shop owners only points out that race is still important in America.

In another of his everyday interviews with the public, he asks several Harlem residents about how they felt upon hearing news of Princess Diana's death. While many people gave stupid responses, Rock's zaniness in asking ridiculous questions has made this a staple of his show.

Two skits I loved were the skits titled "Pundits" and "Racism/Gay PSA". In the former, Rock asks a panel of three actors what they feel about the Clinton scandal, only to get a series of hilarious replies. In the latter, we see a PSA of a white male approaching an African-American male on the dark streets of New York. While we might think this is a Public Service Announcement about racism, many viewers will be shocked that it isn't. In fact it is an announcement promoting colorless love...in the GAY community. Just plain hilarious!

If you love original comedy in the style of such shows as "Saturday Night Live" and "In Living Color", then the "Best of the Chris Rock Show" is a must see. Chris Rock definitely rules!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant comedian
Rock is great at most of his material and this one is no different. He has a command of the subject he chooses and is right up there with Richard Pryor in his biting wit.
Published 22 months ago by Mark A. Paul

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as funny as you might guess
Though I'd never seen the show, I ordered volume 2 because Chris Rock is the funniest man in the world. I was really disappointed. It's nothing like his stand-up. Read more
Published on January 30, 2005 by Jay Anderson

1.0 out of 5 stars Chris Rock is Much Funnier Than This DVD Shows
Some people are more suited for sketch comedy while others are better at standup. Chris Rock is definitely a standup comedian. Read more
Published on April 1, 2004 by SandmanVI

5.0 out of 5 stars Never seen an episode
I was in for a treat. This was all new Chris Rock for me. And I ate it up. Chris Rock is simply the best comic in a one man show. Read more
Published on January 2, 2002 by C. Minnick

5.0 out of 5 stars Never seen an episode
I was in for a treat. This was al new Chris Rock of me. And I ate it up. Chris Rock is simply the best comic in a one man show. Read more
Published on January 2, 2002 by C. Minnick

2.0 out of 5 stars Snoozer
Don't buy this expecting anything near as good as his HBO specials. The material here is about average for the Chris Rock Show... Read more
Published on May 29, 2001 by davepl

1.0 out of 5 stars The best?
If this is the best Chris Rock can do - I'm glad I don't have HBO. Seriously, Chris Rock is very funny but this is not very funny at all. Read more
Published on March 5, 2001 by Eric James Cooper

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good example of Chris Rock
I would not waste my money buying this DVD as you will not find any real Chris Rock humor here. The laughs are small to none. Spend your money on something funny.
Published on January 23, 2001 by docimus

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Best Of Chris Rock Show" is a Best Buy !!!
Chris Rock and his cast on the show are extremely funny. I watch this DVD almost every other day. Everyone in my family just dies with laughter. Read more
Published on September 4, 2000 by Venkat Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars A must see!
Chris only gets better as time passes by, this is Chris Rock at his best....Chris Rock is the bomb!
Published on October 28, 1999

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