Product Details

• Actors: Dave Chappelle
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Urban Works
• DVD Release Date: July 15, 2003
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000095J1K
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,994 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Killin' Them Softly is easily one of HBO's best comedy specials, catching star Dave Chappelle at a career high in 2000 and with an abundance of hysterical, highly polished material. Taking his time, stretching concepts and bits like a master, Chappelle plunges into a wealth of anecdotes and observations about the influx of white people into Washington, D.C. (where this show was recorded) since the 1980s. ("Who are the scariest people? White guys in black gangs. No telling what they did to get respect.") There are fantastic tales of racing cops with Chappelle's white friend, Chip, and a great story about being left alone in a limousine outside a busy crack house. Other good stuff: introducing a kid to a PePe Le Pew cartoon and realizing too late the skunk is a sex criminal, and why we should know our 911 calls will end up played on television. --Tom Keogh

Product Description

DAVE CHAPPELLE is a successful comedian, screenwriter, and actor. CHAPPELLE'S laid-back yet socially attuned style of comedy has made him a favorite among all ages and races. As an actor he's appeared alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names in films such as THE NUTTY PROFESSOR, CON AIR, YOU'VE GOT MAIL, UNDERCOVER BROTHER and BLUE STREAK. CHAPPELLE also co-wrote and starred in the sidesplitting prison caper HALF BAKED. Now laugh out loud as you spend 60 hilarious minutes with DAVE CHAPPELLE as he sounds off on everyone within earshot. Originally aired on HBO in 2000, "Killin’ Them Softly" is without a doubt one of the funniest standup specials available. You’ll never laugh more than you will here. Dave spares no victim as he addresses issues about the Police, Racism, Sesame Street, Kids, and the Government. It’s hilarious! Comedy doesn't get any better than this! Welcome DAVE CHAPELLE’S "Killin’ Them Softly" to the prestigious PLATINUM COMEDY SERIES. Bringing you the funniest comedians in America!

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars if you love chappelle show, you will love this, June 25, 2004

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newfound32 (los angeles ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (DVD)

This is a very funny performance from the man himself Dave Chappelle. This performance was in Washington DC and was a 2 hour special he had on HBO. As going into the first hour already I was laughing my (...)! Dave Chappelle talks through the troubles of an average black man. This DVD would have been more better if it had special features. It would have been great if there was an interview with Dave or backstage behind the scene look. But its all good. This performance still covers with its raw sense of mentality. If you have the Chappelle show 1st season in your DVD collection, you have to add this to your collection. A must buy DVD.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Off my seat rolling with laughter!!!, May 19, 2003

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Chenda Nhem (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (DVD)

Dave Chappelle's humor is one of a kind. You won't find this comedic act yelling and screaming to get your attention. This show will keep you wanting more because Dave tells his tales like it is. From the whole Sesame Street gang to sex and drugs, where does he come up with this stuff? I've seen Dave in many small movie roles such as Blue Streak and Men in Tights, but I think Killin' Them Softly shows his strong talents. I've been waiting for this DVD to come out a long time and am happy to see it be available soon. There is no comparing Chappelle to Chris Rock, Bernie Mac or Chris Tucker, this guy is on his own level.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I might wear out this dvd before I get tired of it., August 24, 2004

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M. Brott "Magpietv" (Auckland, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (DVD)

This is the kind of comedy that you can't wait to show to all your friends. I have even showed this to non-americans and they still get all the jokes and laugh hysterically. If you like "tell it like it is" comedy, then you CAN NOT miss this fantastic performance. From the opening jokes to the end, this is a well timed and well delivered performance from Chappelle. I have not seen anything this funny since Eddie Murphy retired from stand-up. Not for kids, but no way can you pass this up for great laughs. And trust me, you will watch it over and over, only laughing more and more at all the great jokes like "romance is dead, (women in the audience clap) but women killed it (men high-five!)"