ROTTEN TOMATOES: "Dave Chappelle's Block Party" Is The Best-Reviewed Film of 2006 (So Far)

"Dave Chappelle's Block Party" Is The Best-Reviewed Film of 2006 (So Far)

by Tim Ryan | March 03, 2006

Dave Chappelle's abrupt departure from his hit Comedy Central program "Chappelle's Show" caused lots of concern from his very loyal fans, who feared they might have heard the last from him. They needn't have worried. At 94 percent on the Tomatometer, "Dave Chappelle's Block Party" is not only Certified Fresh, it's also the best-reviewed film of the year.

"Block Party" achieves another distinction, something that only one wide release managed to do in 2005: crack 90 percent on the Tomatometer (for all you trivia nerds, that film was "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," which notched a 95 percent). It's not outside the realm of possibility that "Block Party" could be a contender for the 2006 Golden Tomato Award.

Directed by Michel Gondry (whose "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" scored a 93 percent), the film documents a free concert in Brooklyn, starring Dave and some of his best friends (Kanye West, Erykah Badu, the Roots, Mos Def, and the reunited Fugees -- ooh la la la!). Critics say the film is an exuberant testament to Chappelle's winning, intelligent brand of humor, as well as his excellent taste in music. The scribes note that while Chappelle hasn't lost his razor-sharp edge, his warmth and enthusiasm make this a party to remember.

Top 10 Best-Reviewed Films of 2006 So Far
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(For films with at least 50 reviews)

94% - Dave Chappelle's Block Party (wide)
90% - Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story (limited)
90% - Neil Young: Heart of Gold (limited)
81% - Why We Fight (limited)
75% - Nanny McPhee (wide)
72% - Eight Below (wide)
69% - Curious George (wide)
66% - Bubble (limited)
63% - Something New (wide)
59% - Hostel (wide)

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	Roots

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JnBa73 writes:
on Mar 03 2006 03:09 PM

somewhat suprising.

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The Senhman writes:
on Mar 03 2006 05:25 PM

In reply to this comment (#831640)
Yeah, was a complete surprise to me. I saw it at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, and the crowd loved it. I liked it too, but I didn't think it would get this kind of critical reception.

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cowsfan writes:
on Mar 03 2006 05:53 PM

Not surprising at all. Top notch director, one of the best comedians on the planet right now and an A-list of hip-hop talent. The buzz on it has been incredible. Ultraviolet was more surprising to me. I thought it would get low numbers but not THAT low.

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SozeStrangelove writes:
on Mar 03 2006 07:59 PM

sweet. he's back on top.

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ArmyofJuan writes:
on Mar 04 2006 12:41 AM

In reply to this comment (#831642)
Yea i'm kind of surprised about Ultraviolet myself.

I guess the new "trend" now is to have one "Aeon Flux" a year.

But as for the Chapelle movie, im rather excited to see it this weekend.

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Elixir writes:
on Mar 04 2006 11:37 PM

to be honest this thing shouldn't of been a film, maybe an HBO special but not a damn film.

direct to movie film, sure.

it just didn't translate well for me in the movie theatre. not to mention some young kids figured since it wasn't an actual "film" per say they decided to sit and talk like it was a regular concert.

really obnoxious.

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LimpytheTurtle writes:
on Mar 05 2006 02:36 AM

In reply to this comment (#831645)
well you can't blame the movie for them kids talking. It's a great documentry and deserves all the attention it gets.

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JoeMovieTack writes:
on Mar 05 2006 03:34 PM

it is a great documentary.....but it will be interesting to see how many people are dissapointed by there being a lack of skit comedy segments courtesy of the star

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Elixir writes:
on Mar 05 2006 07:12 PM

everyone walking out of the theatre was dissapointed by the lack of dave and his comedy.

this is what people are expecting when they go,everyone i was with, half the audience left dissapointed.

if we knew this was going to be something else maybe we wouldnt of been, or maybe no one would have gone and left it for dvd

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ArmyofJuan writes:
on Mar 05 2006 10:57 PM

In reply to this comment (#831648)
Whatexactly did you expect it to be?

Judging from the trailer, you knew that at some point you were going to see the actual "Block Party" and concert that was held.

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