Chris Rock - Never Scared

Shipping was fast and in perfect condition. For those that Love Comedy Nights or just need a break from reality, Chris Rock is a definite must have for the collection. Chriss comedy is clever, insightful, and hits topics that everyone can relate to. This particular show in my opinion is not one of his best but still very good and entertaining.

didnt like the way it was spliced together. Not as funny as others.

Hes a funny guy, but like ALL African-American comedy shows, from HBO to the hole-in-the-wall comedy clubs, the loudest laughs come at the expense of Caucasians. Its sad to know in this day and age of terrorism, political uncertainty, and war that Chris Rock can still cash in on racism. This isnt news though is it? Show me a black comedian who doesnt rip on Caucasians, and THAT will be original. You know while some white people would be offended in an angry way by this, speaking for myself, it hurts my feelings more than anything else. The way I was raised--- to accept everybody for who they are, that racism is bad, equal rights are good and many other values passed to me from my WHITE parents and grandparents. All of that is rendered moot by people like Chris Rock who cant help but generalize, lump us all into evil groups of white-devils looking for the next, best way to keep a brother down--- as if morning, noon, and night this is the white mans sole pastime and occupation. With so much going on in the world today that we *should* joke about, here comes Chris Rock to pick at the scabs of history for a cheap laugh, all the while believing that he isnt a bigot. Now, if a white comedian said one sideways thing about blacks, you know what would happen. So if youre black, and love rubbing the past into the faces of people who werent there, and if you would rather participate in the creation of more animosity and mistrust between peoples of different colors during a time in our countrys history where we should all be sticking together, then by all means buy this and have yourself a hardy-har-har! It IS funny and it would be getting 4 stars if he could lay off off the racism, but then, name a black comedian of this generation who can... good luck.

I love his specials - I was back home in D.C. when this special was shot. My old friend had tickets and I was JEALOUS! Its such an entertaining DVD. CLEAR HEELS? Krispie Kreme Donuts. Rich Vs. Wealthy. CLASSIC!

Chris Rock seems to be following Pryors career arc: a dynamic, revelatory first concert follwed by a succession of increasingly weaker and less magical ones. Dont get me wrong, hes still the best out there, still vital and still an important artist. Its just that his sets are becoming looser and less focused, robbing his top-flight writing of some of its impact. For example, the first 30 minutes or so are a bit of a drag as he skewers troubled celebrities who have already had quite enough of it ( Who hasnt made fun of O.J. by now? ). He also gets caught up in his own words a bit e.g. Michael Jackson...Michael Jackson...Michael Jackson!... ( alright, I hear ya, now what? ) which eats up time and slows down the flow. What saves him and this concert are his prickly intelligence and his ferocious indignation at societys constraints, hypocrasies, and double-standards. When he gets down to his views on politics, race, and relationships, thats when he finally starts to fire on all cylinders and remind us why hes #1. Toward the end, he starts to remind me of George Carlins recent work ( You Are All Diseased for instance, because of his similar angry take on a society gone mad ), which is a good thing since Carlin is still vibrant while sadly, Pryor isnt. Everything considered, despite the flaws, this is essential viewing and tasty brainfood for the angry philosopher.

I loved this dvd and have seen it probably at least ten times. Hes raw, and dirty, and sometimes preachy, sometimes racist, but always hilarious. There is so much truth in what he speaks, that he can turn tragedy into comedy. His facial expressions are animated and priceless. If youre easily offended, youll hate this dvd. He can be loud and screechy and is not for everybody, but he is undeniably a brilliant satirist and comedian. After seeing this, I wanted to see more of his work and watched Bigger and Blacker. That also made me want to see more. Its an HBO special and HBO delivers some of the best entertainment around. They dont disappoint here. If you love comedy and like your comedy raw, youll love this Chris Rock special. Hes a major talent with a lot to say.

Chris Rock - Never Scared is the fourth time he has appeared in an HBO special. Its a very unique comic performance. Filmed at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC, the show starts off slowly, with Rock doing material about strippers and rap music that really is more nasty than funny. But he quickly gets back to the hilarity when talking about Michael Jackson and the King Of Pops relatives, as well as NBA baller Kobe Bryant and RNB star R. Kelly. The laughs come fast and furious through the middle of the show in a big, big way! However, the surprise comes in the second half when the concert changes again, and this is where the routine becomes almost too true to be funny. Rock prowls the stage and talks of some very serious topics from some very intriguing angles. Hes almost preaching a sermon when speaking of the difference between rich and wealth. His points about marriage and Affirmative Action could be put in a Sociology textbook! Its simply brilliant and razor sharp commentary. Rock claims his place as the top stand up in the country with this performance. As an extra treat, you get to see Rocks first HBO special, included as a bonus. Its a must see. Highly Recommended!

My husband is a huge Chris Rock fan and this was a big hit for Christmas. Thats really all I wanted.

While Rocks talent has made him more mainstream, his new act is much less universal--the observational and impeccably-timed humor that spoke to so many in his previous specials instead felt like a series of long-winded complaints. Its almost as if hes trying very hard to prove that, despite his enormous success, hes still a person on the fringes of society. Instead of being a voice for positive social change, he seems resigned to the fact that the underdog can never win, and it leaves the entire special with a very negative feel. Never Scared is not even close to being as funny as Bring the Pain or the side-splitting Bigger and Blacker. It starts out great (keeping his daughter off the pole), but slides downhill from there (he doesnt seem to like his wife very much, and you never quite figure out why).

Chirs Rock is not only a great comedian, hes a shockingly honest philosopher.