eric262003 In a lot of scenarios, documentary film chronicle events that are provocative, but not being given the attention that it truly deserves. "Dave Chappelle's Block Party" takes a contrasting route being that it was created just for the sake of it being there in front of a live audience. But there's more than this film than Chappelle and company performing in front of a live audience. It's quite noteworthy because the music performed here is well energetic and executed to perfection and it's something that Chappelle would be capable of producing due to his fame at the time as a successful stand-up comic and that the musicians that are performing sing to the songs he could relate to. This is quite reminiscent to a time period when a plethora of musicians were able to freely lend their voices for a good cause while Chappelle wanted to offer something cool to the people at the same time. The movie is presented in three fragments which are the interviews, the rehearsal features and the live performances and just enough small periods when Chappelle gets to interact with his fans. You might enjoy the music depending on your favourite kind of music. The genre of music is rap, hip-hop, R&B and maybe even some jazz and blues for good measure. The main emphasis is rap music because Chappelle addresses numerous times in this documentary. A Brooklyn lady does utter her disdain towards rap music due to the gratuitous foul language, but its still par for the course as Chappelle loosely swears during his comedy routines which further expands the controversy of his "Block Party". But with the exception Dead Prez and pre-famed Kayne West, the performers are for the majority tamed in content(The Fugees singing "Killing Me Softly" amongst others). Director Michel Gondry raises the bar towards why this documentary was made and what its intentions were. The feeling I get was that it was to avoid any specific type of alienation from their audience. And to use this as a status symbol to unify people of all races, religions, creeds, orientations and whatnot while at the same having fun and interacting with their fans and critics alike. Of course the music selected may not be counting in everyone's tastes and there will be people vocal about their disdain, but at the same time their opinions won't be ostracized. What makes "Block Party" so magical is that the coolness is nonstop. The musical moments are very poetic and quite meaningful in detail. After seven of splitting up, The Fugees reunite even it was by default because Lauryn Hill's songs didn't get permitted to be featured here. The group were not quite on friendly terms during rehearsals and interviews, but chose their words carefully so one would walk out during the live show. But when their turn comes up, they just nailed their performance. There are some wonderful scenes where Chappelle chats with inner-city kids at a youth centre as a way to show this "Block Party" shows just how caring he is and isn't just doing this for ego and attention. Another memorable scene was when he was in his home state of Ohio and invites a college marching band to Brooklyn to be part of his Block Party. The best part was that it was all expenses paid, the charter buses got paid and they amazed the crowd by performing "Jesus Walks" with Kayne West. Even though, "Dave Chappelle's Block Party" generated a gala event of fun, entertainment and energy that just about chases all your troubles away and it does. At least I hoped it would. But after such events occurred, I couldn't help feeling a tad bit icky inside of me afterward. Not me personally, but the leading performers kind of retreated into being reclusive afterwards. For one I found this to be one of Chappelle's final hurrah before retreating and really has been keeping a lower profile in the last decade. The same can be said about Lauryn Hill who only sporadically pops up here and there, but has succumbed to a life outside the public spectrum. The music is awesome, the atmosphere is spontaneous and though it's not up the same level as "Wattstax", it still an enjoyable show and offers a lot of fun for everyone to enjoy.

bradtheman18 I had a lot of fun watching this documentary. The Block Party looked like a lot of fun. You get a good look of Dave Chapelle behind the scenes. You also get a good behind the scenes look at many hip hop artists and groups such as: Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Jill Scott, Common, Erika Badu (who takes off her huge wig), the Roots, Lauren Hill, Wyclef Jean, Dead Prez, Kanye West, and many more. Like I said, this movie is very fun to watch. It does start slow, but you get into it. It's very funny and interesting and it makes you wish you were their. I hope he eventually does another Block Party and I wouldn't miss that for the world. I was very surprised about how funny some rappers are back stage. Like Dave Chapelle says "all rappers want to be comedians and all comedians want to rap and personally, I'm descent at both, but found a way to make money." You also see Dave Chapelle in his home town and school and everyone gives him love. They're all proud of him and they respect him and this was cool to see. He made a lot of people happy by throwing this Block Party. If you like Hip Hop or comedy, then you'll enjoy this.

kosmasp Block Party is a documentary movie by Michel Gondry. But of course the name on top is Dave Chappelle. I watched the movie, even before I had watched one episode of the Chappelle Show, so I wasn't influenced by any of that. But you don't have to be. Right from the start you'll understand, that Dave is a comedian. A comedian with a taste for good music ...Although that depends, on what you see as good. And I don't think, it would make much sense to watch this, if you don't like soul, funk and R&B music at all. There is nothing much to spoiler here story-wise though. Dave Chappelle is out to organize a Block Party (whaddaya think, will he make it? ;o) The only thing that can be a surprise for you, are the performers. So you know that Mos Def, will be there, but if you wanna be surprised, by the other names that will appear, don't look at the "cast" list here at IMDb, go watch this funny movie instead! :o)

pc_teck I rented this movie thinking... "Great... Dave Chappelle... he's funny..." Then I watch it... nothing but rap! WTF... Worst movie ever madeThere were a FEW funny parts in the movie, but for the most part it was just a big rap concert.... all of the rappers sounded the same, same basic messages about smoke some weed yadda yaddaNo wonder blockbuster only had 2 copies of this movie...Amazing how this movie is getting 7.5/10 stars on IMDb, and from what I recall it was getting great reviews at the movie theaters... but I sure am glad I didn't waste 10 bux to see this... as it is I'm a bit upset I wasted 4 bux to rent it...Unless you want to listen to a movie that's 95% rap, with 5% of lame comedy mixed in... stay far far away