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Manufacturer: Time Life (Ventura)
Starring: Def Comedy Jam

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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0764315088435
Format: Color
Label: Time Life (Ventura)
Manufacturer: Time Life (Ventura)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Time Life (Ventura)
Release Date: 2000-08-29
Running Time: 55
Studio: Time Life (Ventura)
Theatrical Release Date: 1993

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Editorial Reviews:

Def Comedy Jam All Stars, Vol. 2 contains two episodes, one hosted by Martin Lawrence, the other by Chris Rock. It's a study in opposites. Lawrence is all loose joviality. Even commentary on a touchy topic like the Rodney King riots comes across with an easy, relaxed humor. Rock, on the other hand, pushes every joke and observation for maximum abrasiveness. He doesn't just want his audience to have a good time, he wants them to look at themselves, too. He makes cutting observations about black culture that most standup comics would avoid for fear the audience would not like them. Overall, the comedians are a strong lot, particularly Bernie Mac, who works with the house DJ to set up a rhythm to his routine that almost makes it as much performance art as comedy, and Rudy Rush, whose low-key manner draws a lot more laughs than the loud love-me stylings of some of the others. But the highlight is unquestionably an early appearance by Chris Tucker, whose high-pitched voice and volatile energy were in full form even at the age of 20. Many of the comics do a lot of goofy physical humor, but Tucker has a sharp precision that makes his impersonation of Michael Jackson as a pimp blisteringly funny. All in all, a strong and varied hour of comedy. --Bret Fetzer

Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating:

Summary: It was funny, well 5 years ago
Comment: Speaking generally the video was funny but @ the best of times comdey is timely and despite the copyright showing a 1999 date the actual content is from 1996!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This annoyed me!!!!!! Apart from that it is kinda funny there are a few big names like....

Chris Tucker - he was very funny Chris Rock - who surprisingly was unable to connect with the audience (possibly because they had heard his jokes before) Bernie Mac - who is always on point and Martin Lawrence - he was okay

Apart from those names the video showcases acts that were unknown to me (but hey what would I know coming from London UK). They were pretty decent but two in particular were dismal.

The video is made up of two half hour shows, the first hosted by Martin Lawrence the second hosted by Chris Rock. With approx 4 acts per show so it is a bit of a whirlwind experience, blink and it could possibly be over (okay I'm exaggerating)

Overall a funny video but I'm sure it was funnier back in 1996 as reference is made to the LA Riots; OJ Simpson's Trial and that new film, you know the one just released at the movie theatre....Dead Presidents. LOL

I'd rather buy Chris Rock's Classic "Roll With The New" ~ Thanks for Reading ~

Customer Rating:

Summary: Who is it Tucker or Rock- I have not seen the tape
Comment: I have a question, Why does the title say ChrisRock ANd Bernie and your advertising this as chris tucker? Is Chris Tucker on this tape or not.. I would like to order the tape but I don't like chris Rock please let me know what is accurate or not

Customer Rating:

Summary: This CHIT is DA Bomb
Comment: Dis be the Bomb. Had me clowning for weeks. Well worth the Ends my brothers. Nothing like drinking a 40oz. and wathching Def Jam with my brothers on a work night. Peace Out

Customer Rating:

Summary: Too Funny for Words
Comment: I love Chris Tucker, therefore he had a lot to do with me watching this video. However, I soon found out that the whole video was worth watching. I highly recommended it to anyone who's in need of a good laugh.

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