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Sinbad - Afros & Bellbottoms [VHS]

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I own the original VHS tape. This DVD was edited, and alot of key parts were missing. I would not have bought this DVD, if I knew portions had been cut out.

I rented this one sometime ago to "introduce" his comedy routine to my teenage kids (I had seen this one before along with one HBO special he did in Denver -- oh my goodness that was a hoot too -- unfortunately, I can't find it though!!). At first, they didn't think they'd enjoy it. After the first 10 mins., my kids were rolling on the floor. Even though they're not 70s kids, they found Sinbad's wild recitations and expressions hilarious. We've seen our copy over and over again -- it never gets old!! All my 15-year-old son has to do to get me to laugh is to do Sinbad's impression of the stair-master ... I won't give it away, but it gets us going every time!! His comedy is good, clean fun!! Too much violence and curse words in our kids' lives everywhere they turn. We need more Sinbad in this world!!

My wife and I first saw 'Afros and Bellbottoms' a few years ago and we laughed so hard we could hardly breathe. If you are smart enough to purchase this DVD, do keep something soft by your chair, because you will most certainly fall onto the floor.
Sinbad's stories of his childhood in the 70's and 80's will especially entertain those who also grew up in those years, but his style of comedy will ultimately entertain everyone who watches. I particularly love how he is able to make fun of himself while making fun of others. Absolutely everyone should purchase this DVD and noone will be disappointed. This DVD will come to be one that you quote on a daily basis just as my wife and I do.

This is a great stand-up special and all, but the "PG-13" rating is misleading because there is no profanity in this video, unless of course you consider the word "pimp" to be a swear word.

I had an original HBO VHS of this stand up and it was awesome, but I lost it somehow so I wanted to buy another one. The only complaint I have is the fact that this DVD is edited. Certain subjects that Sinbad talked about in the original copy he doesn't even bring up in this one. I checked to see if maybe it was another city or another night of his stand up, but it was all the same people from the original one. So I guess I am about 90% satisfied with this purchase. Great quality though, I will buy from Amazon again.

Sinbad has got to be the funniest comedian in the world, and he shows it in this video. With jokes about everything from childhood to vampires, Sinbad never misses in this hilarious routine. I convinced my brother to rent this video (he had never really watched Sinbad) and he still talks about it. Sinbad is one of the few comedians who knows that humor can be good, without being dirty or filled with foul language. This is truly one of the funniest stand-up routines I have ever seen.

This was not the entire version of the HBO Special. I was disappointed because some of my favorite parts were missing from this DVD. If I had known it wasn't the entire show I wouldn't have bought it.

Sinbad, as we all know is a phenomenal comedian and Afros and Bellbottoms shows this. I laughed until I cried, then I laughed more. I recommend this film to people of all ages who are interested in enjoying good clean comedy.

Afros and bellbottoms was great! Sinbad had the whole family cracking up. It's nice to hear such great humor without the usual cuss words that so may comedians think is neccessary. Great job,Sinbad!!!!

Unlike alot of modern comedian's Sinbad's standup depended on quick whitted observations about his youth rather then pithy cynical remarks.And his timing is WONDERFUL!This video shouldn't be as rare as it is!