Top Five

12/12/20141h 42m

Theatrical Release (US)

Overview:

Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear but now he wants to be taken seriously. His passion project about the Haitian Revolution, a movie called Uprize, was panned by the NY Times film critic. A couple days before the wedding to his reality star fiancée, he's forced to spend the day with Chelsea Brown, a profile writer for the New York Times. Unexpectedly, he opens up to her, and as they wind their way across New York, he tries to get back in touch with his comedic roots.

Director:

Chris Rock

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$12,000,000.00

Revenue:

$26,117,471.00

Key words:

new york city
comedian
interview
reporter
alcoholic
movie star
fiancé fiancée relationship
duringcreditsstinger
film critic
celebrity interview
imminent wedding
actor

Cast

Chris Rock

~ as ~

Andre Allen

Rosario Dawson

~ as ~

Chelsea Brown

JB Smoove

~ as ~

Silk

Gabrielle Union

~ as ~

Erica Long

Romany Malco

~ as ~

Benny

Anders Holm

~ as ~

Brad

Cedric the Entertainer

~ as ~

Jazzy Dee

Kevin Hart

~ as ~

Charles

Tracy Morgan

~ as ~

Fred

Sherri Shepherd

~ as ~

Vanessa

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Reviews (1)

Reno
Written 9 year(s) ago
7
When he was looking for a turnaround in his career, his life turned around.

The main host of the last concluded the most controversial awards ceremony, Chris rock, donned in the multiple roles behind and front of the camera. I almost missed this film, because I have never known its existence. All the above, I'm surprised to learn it was written and directed by Chris Rock, because I haven't watched any of them. Is it really worth a watch? Absolutely yes.

Chris played a famous comedian in this, who desperately looking to turn into a serious action hero. On the other hand, he's getting ready for the grand wedding with a reality star. But one day decides to give an interview for a journalist. While spending together for some time, they both open their heart and talk everything about them from the past to present. The remaining part is to disclose how the interview ends, once they find out each others true identity.

The performances were brilliant. I mean it is a simple drama, mostly they talk about their personal life and profession, but inside that the both lead actors had given a good show. It was a slow start, and I did not understand where the story was heading. Because everything looked aimless and random scenes, other the some flashback parts, until the final scene.

If you wait patiently till that far, you might think it was a late strike, but makes all the sense. Yep the whole narration was defined with that 20-30 second clip. The screenplay is to be praised for that. Might be slightly an underrated film, though, looks like more a television film. Finally, I have to mention those guest roles by other comedians which actually had less impact, yet appreciable for giving their hand for another comedian.

7/10