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Montreal movies, movie reviews, Toronto, Killshot |
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Block Party
Mar. 3, 2006 - Brad Jamieson
It's quite a collection he finds, ranging from two golf loving African-American teenagers to a middle-aged Caucasian convenience store owner, who isn't sure what to wear to a "rap concert." Yet it's all presented with such catchy enthusiasm that the film somehow dissolves the line between audience and performer.
What’s most interesting about the film is the way people respond to Dave as he strolls through town. “Old people love me,” says Dave, and strangely enough they do. When asked if she likes rap music, one of Dave’s neighbours responds with a bright smile, “No, but we like you!” His customary expression is bemused deadpan, but he makes no secret of his excitement about the show. “This is the concert I've always wanted to see,” he says to the camera. This is Chappelle in his element, wandering around and cracking jokes on the fly.
Chappelle has become a major star joking about race, but he's an equal-opportunity offender, mocking even his own biases. Laughing away society's flaws doesn't eliminate them, but by inviting a cross-section of folks to a party simply allows for a sense of fellowship as they share something they enjoy together. This is a concert movie with soul and emotion. - B.J.
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The Night of My Life
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