This masterclass in black excellence will soothe your spirit like comfort food for your soul.

| Jul 10, 2021

It's a behind-the-scenes documentary, a music concert, and a stand-up act all rolled into one.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 23, 2021

One of this year's feel good films of the year.

| Original Score: 3.5/4.0 | Sep 3, 2020

Set against the backdrop of a fascinating rap concert, this film gives fans a dose of why the comedian has risen to such huge popularity.

| Original Score: B | Nov 19, 2019

| Original Score: B+ | Feb 18, 2012

Gives off an inclusive hum

| Aug 30, 2009

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 20, 2008

Gondry brings a caught-on-the-fly style to the footage that nonetheless coheres into something that feels planned, or pre-ordained.

| Original Score: A | Jul 29, 2007

| Original Score: 6/10 | Jul 27, 2007

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Jul 14, 2007

Dull and repetitive. Your own reaction to it will depend a lot on how well you like these particular artists performing in concert.

| Original Score: C | Jan 17, 2007

Easily overshadowed by the musical performers, particularly The Fugees, reunited to deliver a most-moving rendition of Killing Me Softly, it is easy to understand why Dave withdrew into his shell, after watching his lame stand-up act here.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Jan 9, 2007

It's no Last Waltz, but this crowd-pleasing concert film offers an entertaining mix of music and comedy.

| Jul 13, 2006

A concert film for people who don't like concert films, Dave Chappelle's Block Party does such a good job of putting you in the middle of the action that only the end credits can remind you that you're sitting in a movie theatre.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 8, 2006

Yes, there's a little preachiness here, but it doesn't puncture the party mood. Or stop Chappelle telling dirty jokes about prostitutes, for that matter. Thanks to him this isn't just a musical feast, but a rib-busting comedy too.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 1, 2006

As a comedy, it doesn't quite gel. As a musical it doesn't have much more luck, but as a showcase for Chappelle's talents, Block Party works just fine.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 30, 2006

Chappelle keeps things lively, joking on camera, punctuating the acts with gags , while Michel Gondry maintains our interest, focusing as much on Chappelle's energy and wit, and goings-on behind the scenes, as the gig itself.

| Jun 29, 2006

The atmosphere is genuinely infectious - the fact that the event is packed, despite pouring rain, speaks volumes.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 29, 2006

It looks like run-of-the-mill party videos shot by a drunk.

| Original Score: 2/4 | May 12, 2006

Because Chappelle's really digging into who people are... he has the capacity to adeptly grasp such perennial wellsprings of humor as class conflict to a degree unparalleled by modern entertainers...

| May 4, 2006