Top Five [DVD] [2014]
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- Product Name: Top Five [DVD] [2014]
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The Kind of Comedy You Expect/Want from Chris Rock
Never have I been a huge fan of Chris Rock. I don't mind the guy, but his rise to fame as an edgy stand-up comedian was during a time in my life when I would never have been allowed to watch his specials. The Rock I know is the guy who did a voice for Eddie Murphy in Doctor Dolittle and who made Pootie Tang, Down to Earth and a handful of other forgettable comedies in the early part of the new millennium. Of course, as I've grown I've been able to gain a better perspective on the history of this spectacularly famous comic who, despite starring in such drab as What To Expect When You're Expecting and two Grown Ups films, maintains a most credible reputation as a top comic performer and a stand-up comedian with real intelligence and raw bite. While Rock's acting talent has clearly always been limited it is the intellect that provides his introspect that sets him apart. He knows how to tell a story, even if he isn't the most suitable to convey it and he understands that. So, what does he do? He goes ahead and writes a film about himself, perfect for him to lead and why not? You write what you know and as a comedian you speak the truth, you talk about everything and pull off the band aids and with that mentality Rock has put it all on the line. As a comedian maybe wanting, trying even to make a transition himself, what better way for him to plead his case? Like in Birdman Rock purposefully casts himself in the lead role of a man who mirrors his own real life experiences, but also like the Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu film this isn't just about a jaded actor trying to make a hit play or movie, but more about the legacy they want to leave. In talking specifically about Top Five, Rock is interested in discussing the kind of ego that comes along with being a personality that people become a fan of and keeping that personality in check so that the ego doesn't balloon that personality to something that's no longer valuable while still feeding the surrogate what they need from it. Ego is a disease, something you can become addicted to and as much as Rock lets out his frustrations on everything from reality TV to Tyler Perry movies this is ultimately about satisfying his own ego in hopes of doing more of what he wants while keeping fans of his personality interested by relying on what he's best known for.
This review is from Top Five [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]
Posted by VandyPrice
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great movie for comedy/hip hop fans
I really enjoyed this movie. I feel like chris rock has captured the essence of what takes place in movies today and what actors go through when they get stuck in certain movie roles and try to make a change to become considered a more serious actor.......My top five are #5. Biggie, #4. Jay-Z, #3. Eminem, #2. Rakim, #1. Tupac.
Posted by Robert
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
More drama than comedy
Movie was more drama than comedy. I don't know if if would classify this as one of the best films of 2014 but it was entertaining. Thought was good film just not great. Had good plot and acting. Certainly kept entertained and then ended without resolution or at least Rock's character making a choice/ change based upon his predicament.
This review is from Top Five [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]
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