CB4 - The Movie (1993)

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CB4 - The Movie
DVD Price: $9.99
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Directed by	Tamra Davis
Cast	Chris Rock, Allen Payne, Deezer D, Chris Elliott, Phil Hartman, Louisa Abernathy, Khandi Alexander, Art Evans, Richard Gant, Lawanda Page, Theresa Randle and Rachel True
Theatrical Release	March 12, 1993
DVD Release	January 7, 2003
Running Time	89 minutes
MPAA Rating	R (Restricted)
UPC Code	025192261220
Buy this item	$9.99 at Amazon.com As of Jul 23 5:29 EDT (details) 1 DVD, Universal Pictures, Usually ships in 24 hours, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC Languages: English (Original Language) Or 40 new from $4.61, 24 used from $2.13

About CB4 - The Movie

Comedian Chris Rock is the leader of a middle-class rap act that wins fame and fortune after donning a prison persona. The title stands for Cell Block 4. Naturally, they are mistaken for the real thing by everyone but the incarcerated gangstas, who are none too happy at the theft of their identities. One of the better efforts from Saturday Night Live alumni, this "rapumentary" is a hip-hop hit. However, it is not up to the cutting humor of that granddaddy of all spoofs, This Is Spinal Tap?, as misogyny and meanness get in the way. It has an anything-goes mentality, so expect outrageously filthy lyrics and plenty of tasteless humor. Of note: Director Tamra Davis was also behind that wild 1992 road movie, Guncrazy. --Rochelle O'Gorman Amazon.com

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User Reviews

Average user review:

(21 reviews)

Funny, but stupid

That's how I like my comedy! Chris Rock is good in this spoof of gangsta rap, but may also reflect how Chris viewed the whole gangsta rap scene! July 5, 2007

the BEST

This movie is great! It is a funny take on rappers while also haveing some relly good/funny songs. You should buy it. May 7, 2007

You laughed at this? ...really??!!

It's got a vaguely naïve feel like an early Spike Lee film, and that's about all I can say good about this turkey. No, that's not quite true: it's got Chris Elliott and Esther in it. Also, it's slightly better than `Fear of a Black Hat,' but I suspect the only reason is the merciful absence of `Booty Juice.'

The only other important thing to know about this movie is that it's not a rap Spinal Tap. No one to my knowledge has made a decent rap mockumentary; but then again, I haven't seen the 50-Cent movie yet. November 14, 2006

HILARIOUS!!!!

I have been a fan of Chris Rock since he came out and this is by far one of the FUNNIEST movies. Actually one of my favorite. This is not for people who can't take a joke. Again FUNNNNNY!!! October 22, 2006

Great Quality

The film was really good quality and quick delivery, though not one of Chris Rocks finest moments. February 24, 2006

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