Dave Chappelle's Block Party

Name: Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Genre: Comedy, Music, Documentary
Released: March 3, 2006
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 84
Cast: Dave Chappelle, Lauryn Hill, Mos Def

2006

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Rogue Pictures | Release Date: March 3, 2006 | R

Starring: Dave Chappelle, Lauryn Hill, Mos Def

Summary: A genuine crowd-pleaser, Dave Chappelle's Block Party spotlights comedy superstar Dave Chappelle as he presents a Brooklyn neighborhood with its very own once-in-a-lifetime free block party. (Rogue Pictures)

Director: Michel Gondry

Genre(s): Comedy, Music, Documentary

Rating: R

Runtime: 103 min

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Owen Gleiberman

The enthralling spirit of Dave Chappelle's Block Party, its mood of exuberant democracy, extends to every rap and soul performance in the film. Read full review

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M. E. Russell

It's the best kind of complaint. You can see why the $50 million man refers to something he gave away as "the best single day of my career." Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Mr. Chappelle looks and sounds alternately ebullient and weary. It was directed by Michel Gondry, the madcap genius behind "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," but in its tone and vibe feels like Mr. Chappelle's all the way. Read full review

Empire Helen O'Hara

What gives the film its layers is the refusal to cut straight to the music. Read full review

Ernest Hardy

Results in moments of real beauty that make you grateful Chappelle chose an aesthete for directing chores. And yet, in terms of content, the film doesn't quite reach the bar set by its historic predecessor (Wattstax). Read full review

Bill White

The film doesn't shy away from the political side of hip-hop. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Strictly for fans of the musical acts and those who think everything Chappelle does is genius. Read full review

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Nadigg

Mar 19, 2023

Classic documentary! Great cameos by The Fugees with Lauryn hill and (The Old) Kanye West

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Clos

Mar 8, 2006

This movie is a true social statement and a real pleasure to watch (and listen to).

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KurtT.

Jul 21, 2006

I must say, I really loved watching this film. Probably one of the best documentary films of this year.

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SeanS.

Mar 15, 2006

Hilarious dave + great music = good Movie. If you go into this thinking it's going to be a 1:30 stand up special your not too far off. It's a stand up special with great music and even better laughs.

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TimM.

Jul 22, 2006

This movie is not about comedy or just making you laugh. I went into the theater expecting a long "chapelle show" episode intertwined with musical performances. Though I love the show, I was pleasantly suprised with the overall feel of the joy of humanity, culture, and love that permeated This movie is not about comedy or just making you laugh. I went into the theater expecting a long "chapelle show" episode intertwined with musical performances. Though I love the show, I was pleasantly suprised with the overall feel of the joy of humanity, culture, and love that permeated throughout the film. i saw this with my girlfriend, she doesn't even like dave, but she really liked the movie as well. plus the music was freakin sweet. i didn't know gondry directed this til just now; looking back, i can see elements from his craft showing through. definitely awesome. not good if you're just looking for jokes; you will be disappointed. basically, if you're smart and a good person, you will like it. if you're shallow and self-centered, you won't. peace… Expand

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geedup

Jul 4, 2012

If you like REAL hip hop and Chappelle, you will like this for sure. As he tires to set up a block party he encounters personalities in which he can create comedy. Common people of the neighborhood all come together for this epic block party. Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Jill Scott, Erika Badu andIf you like REAL hip hop and Chappelle, you will like this for sure. As he tires to set up a block party he encounters personalities in which he can create comedy. Common people of the neighborhood all come together for this epic block party. Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Jill Scott, Erika Badu and even the Fugees get together for the only time they reunited. Not sure if I would have saw it in a theater and paid $10, but for a watch its worth it to see Dave being funny.… Expand

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AlecB.

Jun 14, 2006

dont get me wrong,i think dave chappelle is one of the funniest comedians ever but this movie sucked so bad that i walked right out of the theater and got a refund.

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