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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9780783205946 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, Original recording reissued, NTSC ISBN: 0783205945 Label: Universal Pictures Languages: Manufacturer: Universal Pictures Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Universal Pictures Release Date: March 10, 1998 Running Time: 89 minutes Studio: Universal Pictures Theatrical Release Date: March 12, 1993 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - CB4 is in the house!A hysterical almost forgotten treasure of a movie! I hadn't seen this in a long time, and wondered if it was still as funny as I remembered. It IS! And for $10, well worth purchasing. I'd have given this 5 stars, but the complete lack of bonus material kept this from getting a perfect score. Rating: - Funny, but stupidThat'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! Rating:  - the BESTThis movie is great! It is a funny take on rappers while also haveing some relly good/funny songs. You should buy it. Rating:  - 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 ... Read More Rating: - 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!!! |
