The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)

The Original Kings of Comedy achieves the seemingly impossible task of capturing the rollicking and sly comedy routines of stand-up and sitcom vets Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac and the magic of experiencing a live concert show. Director Spike Lee and his crew plant a multitude of cameras in a packed stadium and onstage (as well as backstage, as they follow the comedians) to catch the vivid immediacy of the show, which is as much about the audience as it is about the jokes. And the jokes are funny.

All four riff fast and furiously (and with much swearing) on the world in terms of race, family, sex, and in one routine, outer space. Hughley takes comedic aim at extreme sports and eating disorders, while Cedric harks back to the day when gang fights meant calling opponents out onto the dance floor. Bernie Mac, the self-confessed id comedian of the group, presents a routine that is simultaneously offensive and hilarious--an apt reminder that comedy can and should be vicious if we are ever to learn to laugh at ourselves and hopefully be the better for it. Harvey, who acts as the MC for the show, has some transcendent moments with the crowd (a '70s slow jam sing-along, anyone?) that have to be seen to be believed. There's no doubt as to why Kings was a hit with concert and movie audiences; the laughs keep coming, in the tradition of Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy, with a sharp eye on the nuances of today's racially affected culture. --Shannon Gee Amazon.com essential video

Funny as Hell

Real funny, apart from the Steve Harvey dissing hip hop, but is real funny , My man Spike also did a good Job. June 8, 2008

Just what the Humour Dr ordered

I remember initially watching this years ago with my girl and nearly regurgitated my pizza and drink as I laughed too hard. Sadly, this time round I bearly craked a laugh. *worried* has my sense of humour gone with my age and wisdom?! Anyway, the comedians are all very funny and it's great to watch. May 7, 2008

We need a Professional version of "The Last Comic Standing."

Raucous, romping, rollicking, and irreverent, with this DVD, these four comedians have made themselves rich, famous, and have secured their respective positions in the Comedy Hall of Fame.

D.L. Hughley and Bernie Mac are obviously the hungriest and the funniest of the lot. Their skits resonate with a truth deep within and close to the soul.

What this DVD proves is that what we need now is a contest between, not the best "non-professional comedians," like in the "Last Comic standing," but among the best professional comedians. Between the late Richard Pryor, Kat Williams, Chris Rock, Capone, Bernie Mac, D.L. Hughley, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chapelle, Wanda Sykes, Henry Cho, Robin Williams, Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White and Larry the Cable Guy, among others.

Yeah, I know that comedy is rooted in tribal experiences, but the one playing field where there are no racial field markers or boundaries, is comedy: Funny is funny.

Hmm ...maybe I'll try to promote this tour myself?

Definitely a Collector's Item: Five stars May 6, 2008

Amazingly Hilarious!

If you want to laugh hard... then BUY THIS DVD! I gotta tell you.. theres just so much great humor and jokes in this DVD. Its a must have! May 6, 2008

WICKED

Hilarious, you'll love it!...Plus you pretty much can't find it anywhere else (stores, etc) and it's good on price!AWESOME! February 22, 2008

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