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Chris Rock lives up to his reputation on this second collection of sketches and parodies from his HBO series--he is not only funny, he has a genuine political edge, pointing up contradictions and racial tension in American society. His material ranges from mock investigative reports (including an exposé of racist toys like "Mr. Sweet Potato Head" and "Low Expectations Scrabble") to commercial parodies (such as ads for the Malcolm X Games--"Because being extreme isn't just for white devils anymore"). But his best work has got to be his genuine on-the-street interviews, in which he asks men at boxing gyms to name their favorite white fighter or asks random New Yorkers if black people should receive reparations for slavery. He even goes down to South Carolina to talk to residents about why the Confederate flag flies over the state capitol; he finally gets a number of people on the street to agree to a different flag that replaces the stars in the Confederate flag with the stars of the WB (like Brandy and Robert Townsend). What people are willing to say in front of him is both funny and frightening. Chris Rock makes cutting-edge comedy seem simple; after an hour of this show, it's incomprehensible why Saturday Night Live and Mad TV are so abysmally toothless. --Bret Fetzer
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Chris Rock's stand-up comedy act.
Genre: Performing Arts - Concerts
Rating: UN
Release Date: 2-APR-2002
Media Type: DVD
Genre: Performing Arts - Concerts
Rating: UN
Release Date: 2-APR-2002
Media Type: DVD
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Being one of the top standup comics in the world, Chris Rock has proven that he is not another Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy when it comes to raunchy comedy. Unlike those latter comedians, Rock's appeal with urban and suburban America has made him a popular not only due to his previous work on Saturday Night Live, but due to his stint as host of his weekly cable television show, HBO's "The Chris Rock Show."
"The Best of the Chris Rock Show, Volume 2" is another hysterical compilation of incredibly funny skits and jokes that Rock and other talented writers on his show have given television audiences in the past few years. Using fake recreations, commercial spoofs, and the talents of the ultra-funny Wanda Sykes, this collection will have you on the floor laughing.
Some of the funniest skits on this DVD include "Selvina Delvina," featuring Wanda impersonating a possessive singer who only sings about her man and the "Make You Wait Hair Salon" where Wanda and Chris play the owners of a Harlem salon where waiting is a necessity and the service is slow.
Another funny sketch is "Halle Berry 911" where Rock does a William Shatner-type role as host of a reality-based show (spoof of the show "Rescue 911"). The sketch which shows Berry as a menace to drivers was actually inspired by two automobile accidents she was involved in and ran away from the scene of the accident. I don't think the Oscar-winning actress will find this mockery of her driving skills amusing, but Rock sure does a hysterical job. The "Baby 1 Credit" and the comical driving safety sketch are also added bonuses on this DVD.
This DVD, which comes with bonus material of Rock's version of HBO's "Taxicab Confessions" is also great, although most of the material on this disc is the same as Volume 1. Overall, this DVD is one of the best comedy DVDs to come out in a long time. It's much more funnier than his "Pootie Tang" movie and worth every cent. Born with a gift for comedy, Rock is definitely one Saturday Night Live Alum who hasn't lost his touch. This DVD is a must have for anyone into outrageous, mouth dropping comedy sketches. Highly Recommended!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the funnier of the two volumes of CR Show material. This one includes the hilarious Baby One Credit sketch (e.g. "I bought me a fur house!"), and the "How not to get your *ss kicked by the Police" sketch... those two alone worth the entire price of the DVD.
If you liked "Bigger and Blacker" or "Bring the Pain", you will love this!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
People keep writing that these "Best of..." DVDs are incomplete and duplicate the same stuff on different DVDs. This Vol. 2 kind of demonstrates that this is true, in my opinion. We're being played (no pun intended), and if we want to have these skits to watch forever, we'll keep buying with high hopes we're not getting robbed. Shame on Lorne Michaels, et al. You surely have enough money by now that you can reward faithful SNL viewers with complete discs of new material on each separately-priced disc. Come on.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Chris "ROCKS"
Chris Rock does just that, rocks. A historical review of several of his shows. Chris has no hangups and does not take sides. A true comedic genious.
Published on March 10, 2007 by Paul Ruiz
Not nearly as funny as volume 1
This is my 2nd review in seven years. I bought this because of the almost 5 star rating. I loved volume 1 and thought this would be even better. Read more
Published on August 3, 2005 by J. Smith
...Chris Rock Show, Priceless.
If you think Chappelle's Show is funny and you haven't seen the Chris Rock Show, you are in for a treat. You telling me you haven't seen the ORIGINAL Pootie Tang interview? Read more
Published on May 25, 2005 by Joshua McCunningham
Until season release sets come about, this one's it.
The first Best-Of had some great skits, but having now seen volume 2, I know there's MUCH MORE out there that deserves to be released as well! Read more
Published on February 25, 2005 by Twiddles42
Chris Rock Show
I had no idea he had a show, and one day I discovered this qand imidiatley bought it because Chris Rock has never disapointed me at all before. For me, his show is a giant letdown. Read more
Published on February 20, 2005 by voodoochild
Funny, Funny, Funny
This is great! You will laugh your a** off! Get it! Funny, Funny, Stuff!
Published on February 3, 2003 by Brian C. Boyd
funniest thing i have seen in my life
chris rock is the funniest guy ever to graze the earth and the chris rock show is the funniest thing ever if you want my opinion this is a 5 star buy.
Published on November 27, 2002 by josh lawson
More excellence
I simply cannot get enough of Chris Rock. More of a good thing in this DVD. Reasonably priced, along with Vol 1, this is as good as it gets for me, NO CABLE TV!! Read more
Published on January 2, 2002 by C. Minnick
Rock is not too strong for me
I'm sory. I know I should not bring "physical type" into this (although, Chris Rock would be the first to slam the way someone else looks). Read more
Published on September 5, 2001
Very Funny DVD!!
This 2nd Volume of 'The Best Of The Chris Rock Show' is great!! Once again, Chris covers issues with a sharp wit, so many people could be offended, but he doesn't hold his... Read more
Published on August 20, 2001 by chakasworld
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