Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2006)
85%RT Audience Score: 74%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Dave Chappelle’s Block Party is a raucous return to the spotlight for the comic, buoyed by witty, infectious humor and outstanding musical performances
Dave Chappelle’s Block Party is the perfect mix of music, comedy, and good vibes. It’s like a backyard BBQ with your coolest friends, except the friends are famous musicians and comedians, and the backyard is a block party in Brooklyn. Chappelle’s energy and humor keep the party going, and the performances are top-notch. It’s a must-watch for anyone who needs a little pick-me-up and a reminder that good times are still out there waiting to be had.
Production Company(ies)
Channel 4 News Channel 4 Frontline
Distributor
Rogue Arts, Focus Features
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2006
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 43m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 3, 2006 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 13, 2006
Genre(s)
Documentary/Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Dave Chappelle, Kanye West, The Fugees, Big Daddy Kane, directed by Michel Gondry, written by Dave Chappelle, documentary, comedy, music, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Nell Minow, Matthew Leyland, Edward Lawrenson, Tim Cogshell, Richard Roeper, Peter Hartlaub, Victor Stiff, MPAA rating R, produced by Dave Chappelle, Bob Yari, Michel Gondry, Rogue Arts, Focus Features, Dolby SRD, DTS, Flat (1.85:1), actor, writer, comic, Ohio, Brooklyn, concert, rehearsal footage, comedy, community, hip-hop, influences, musical performances, behind the scenes, party mood, preachiness, dirty jokes, prostitutes, rib-busting, stand-up act, inclusive hum, progressive hip-hop, Willy Wonka, fun experience, likable, cheaply filmed, descent, hip-hop fans
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Budget and Earnings Details
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Michel Gondry – Director
Dave Chappelle – Writer, Producer
Bob Yari – Producer
Michel Gondry – Producer
Director(s)
Michel Gondry
Writer(s)
Dave Chappelle
Producer(s)
Dave Chappelle, Bob Yari, Michel Gondry
Film Festivals
Cannes
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (128) | Top Critics (43) | Fresh (118) | Rotten (10)
February 18, 2012 | Rating: B+
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
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.
July 1, 2006 | Rating: 4/5
Matthew Leyland
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
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.
June 29, 2006
Edward Lawrenson
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
This is effectively an inner-city Woodstock — only funny.
March 11, 2006 | Rating: 4/4
Tim Cogshell
Boxoffice Magazine
TOP CRITIC
I want to see another hour of Dave Chappelle’s Block Party.
March 6, 2006
Richard Roeper
Ebert & Roeper
TOP CRITIC
A return to rowdy form.
March 3, 2006 | Rating: 3/4
Peter Hartlaub
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
This masterclass in black excellence will soothe your spirit like comfort food for your soul.
July 10, 2021
Victor Stiff
Dope Black Movies
It’s a behind-the-scenes documentary, a music concert, and a stand-up act all rolled into one.
April 23, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
One of this year’s feel good films of the year.
September 3, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
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.
November 19, 2019 | Rating: B
Micheal Compton
Bowling Green Daily News
Gives off an inclusive hum
August 30, 2009
Fernando F. Croce
CinePassion
November 20, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Brian Marder
Hollywood.com…
Plot
Dave Chappelle loads up a bus with residents of his Ohio hometown and takes them to Brooklyn, N.Y. for a raucous block party featuring musical performances by Kanye West, the Fugees, Big Daddy Kane, and more.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels says that Dave Chappelle’s Block Party features “outstanding musical performances” and is a “raucous return to the spotlight” for the comedian.
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