Big Daddy Kane, Cody Chesnutt, Common

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. The unp...( read more  read more... )recedented combination of comedy and music was shot on location. In addition to Mr. Chappelle performing all-new material, the stellar roster of artists includes Kanye West, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, Dead Prez, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, the Roots, Cody ChesnuTT, Big Daddy Kane, and -- reunited for their first performance in over seven years -- the Fugees.

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R, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Release Date: March 3, 2006

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DVD Release Date: June 13, 2006

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  • February 21, 2008
    Dave Chappelle: This is the concert I always wanted to see!

    Before the creative differences Dave Chapelle had concerning the future of his show, he decided to fund a large block party in New York, inviting many music artists that he is friends with as well as many people from hi...( read more)s home town in Ohio, as well as a number of people from the area that could get hold of a ticket. What occurred was a large gathering of people, documented by director Michel Gondry.

    Not just about Chappelle's comedy. Not just about the concert music. Mainly about a lot of people getting together and having a good time together and it shows.

    Towards the end Chappelle says that this was the best day of his career, and you can see that he's sincere. It is such a good movie in terms of having a group of people coming together and performing as friends as well as seeing an audience all standing together, in the rain no less, and having a great time, no fights or problems, just a fun concert with Dave Chappelle as the MC.

    There are some very funny parts in between the acts involving little things Chapelle does to get the audience going. There are very good musical performances from the alternative hip-hop crowds that aren't the terrible pop-rap that is heard at all the parties, instead it's more meaningful and more quality beats.

    The lineup is awesome for the right crowd: The Roots, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, Erykah Badu, The Fugees, Jill Scott, Dead Prez and Kanye West. The idea is to have everyone enjoy it regardless of if hip-hop is there preference or not.

    I also can't stress how nice it is just to see Chapelle interacting with various people. He's not turned on, he just acts like a regular guy who is just generally funny. Scenes cut in throughout, showing Dave practice in a studio with the backup band, making them laugh is just as much fun as the rest of the movie.

    Quality film, one of my favorites from 2006.

    Dave Chappelle: Bringing me to my next point, Comedians and Musicians are very much connected. Comedians think that they can sing, while musicians think they're funny. For example, Mos Def - funny guy, Jamie Foxx - talented piano player and singer. I'm mediocre at both and yet have managed to talk my way into a fortune.
  • August 12, 2007
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  • July 29, 2007
    Don't expect a long episode of the Dave Chappelle show. Instead you have what he promises at the beginning the concert of his dreams. If you enjoy hip-hop this is your dream concert documentary The Roots, Blackstar, Common, Kanye West, Erykah Badu and Fugees first show in about a...( read more) decade. Plus director Michael Gondry known for Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind knows how to gives this film a simple and fun feel to it like it should have. However if you're not a fan your loss.
  • February 11, 2007
    Should be viewed as more of a documentary then a concert film, but great nonetheless. Made me really, really wish I was there. It truly was a defining moment in music history.
  • November 12, 2006
    If you're watching it for Chappelle, don't bother. If you're watching it for some great hip hop, proceed.
  • October 4, 2009
    Im a fan but not of the block party not worth the rent fee
  • September 13, 2009
    "I'm Rick James, b**ch!" Lolz.
  • June 4, 2009
    No thanks, not interested
  • April 3, 2009
    Fun, fun, fun. Just fucking fun. Love this.
  • March 3, 2009
    Highly enetertaining and amusing, block party delivers the kind of free spirited attitude that is so removed from regular movies. A standout, the film is a shining standout amongst many made in recent years.

    Micheal gondry has a gift for telling or filming such rich stories via...( read more) hios camera work. no more is it eveident, than here.
    Dave chappelle drives this movie and makes it work , without being over the top.

    A celebration of music, the film is suberb and showcases some great talents. the documentation of this once in a lifetime ensemble, reminds you that not only is it a once off, but that something like this is very unlikley to ever be repeated.

    The film harks back to simplier and easier days and times, and though while not quite there due to laws, councils, etc, it makes you wiah that society was this liberal today.

Critic Reviews


March 3, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post

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

March 3, 2006
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Gangly, disarming and slyly witty, Chappelle is at ease with people of all ages and races, and has a knack for finding humour without forcing it. full review

March 2, 2006
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com

A good time should be had by all. full review

March 2, 2006
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

It's a defiant act of optimistic patriotism. This is what Dave Chappelle's America looks like, and now that we get the idea, there's no reason we can't live in it too. full review

March 2, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today

You will wish you'd been invited to Dave Chappelle's Block Party, but watching the documentary about the September 2004 concert event is the next best thing. full review

March 2, 2006
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Dave Chappelle's Block Party is a fairly disorganized film about a fairly disorganized concert, redeemed by the good feeling Chappelle sheds like a sunbeam on every scene. full review

March 2, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Dave Chappelle's Block Party confirms that he's not just instinctually funny, he has impeccable musical taste. full review

February 19, 2006
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

The directorial slackness is ably compensated for by a climactic set from the reunited Fugees. full review

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