Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac
In 1997, four of America's leading African-American stand-up comedians -- Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Bernie Mac, and Cedric The Entertainer -- joined forces for a concert tour that became one of the ... read more 
Directed by: Spike Lee
Release Date: August 18, 2000
DVD Release Date: February 27, 2001
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April 22, 2010I don't know why Spike Lee directed this but it's hilarious, all up in Charlotte.
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March 8, 2008I've never seen so many fat black chicks laughing at one time in one crowd. Also I only laughed hard at one joke during the entire DVD, and that was Hughley's "two week notice" bit. Steve Martin's rant about today's rap music was pretty spot on though.
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January 14, 2011If you're looking to pee your pants laughing, then this is the movie for you. Spike Lee is a genius no matter what anyone says. This happens to be one of my favorite movies in the world. You couldn't ask for a better line-up. I had a new found respect for each of these comedians ... read more
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August 4, 2009Lacking the center of having one solid storyteller/comedian (i.e. Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy) in front of the camera and audience- it's about as much fun as one could have watching, second hand, a comedy show.
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July 1, 2009I saw this movie 4 times in theaters (my personal record), then 3 more times on bootleg vhs from the flea market. I then bought the dvd and watch it every time it is on comedy central. Hilarious!
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May 18, 2009This movie is okay.It's more overhyped and overrated though.D.L. Hughley is the funniest of all four of them.
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February 13, 2009This movie was funny but I was there and the live show was well LIVE. R.I.P to Bernie Mac. We sure do miss you.
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January 10, 2009Steve Harvey really ruined this movie, all the other comedians were much funnier he was the weakest link
Critic Reviews
September 23, 2008
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader
June 6, 2008
Scott Foundas, Variety
A consistently hilarious assemblage of highlights from the hit concert tour of the same name. Full Review
August 9, 2001
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com
Seeing the film in a crowded theater is a lot more fun than watching it on TV would be, and the crappy, grainy look does create a sort of you-are-there immediacy. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Under Spike Lee's direction it's one of the liveliest concert films in years. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Elvis Mitchell, New York Times
What comes out of these comedians' hearts hits the most powerful chord, and the audience wants more of it. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Jonathan Foreman, New York Post
While that vulgarity eventually gets wearing, parts of their acts are so funny your cheeks hurt.
January 1, 2000
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Boasts the highest laughs-per-minute ratio of any in this season's hilarity.
January 1, 2000
Candice Y. Rigon, Associated Press
The jokes fly so quickly and hard that you may find yourself laughing through many of the punch lines.
January 1, 2000
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Ranks right up there with Pryor's Live on Sunset Strip, Eddie Murphy's Raw and Martin Lawrence's You So Crazy. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
There's nothing stodgy about these court jesters or their humor, even though their act is a decidedly grown-up affair. Full Review
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