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Top Five

  • 2014
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
28K
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Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union, Cedric The Entertainer, Rosario Dawson, Hassan Johnson, Leslie Jones, Karlie Redd, Romany Malco, Tracy Morgan, Sherri Shepherd, Hayley Marie Norman, J.B. Smoove, Anders Holm, and Michael Che in Top Five (2014)
Leading up to his televised wedding to his reality-TV star girlfriend, a comedian/actor who is determined to reinvent himself as a serious actor agrees to be interviewed by a reporter for the New Yorker whose wit and intelligence matches his own.
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Romantic ComedyComedyRomance

A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality television star fiancée talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her television show.A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality television star fiancée talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her television show.A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality television star fiancée talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her television show.

  • Director
    • Chris Rock
  • Writer
    • Chris Rock
  • Stars
    • Chris Rock
    • Rosario Dawson
    • Gabrielle Union
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Rock
    • Writer
      • Chris Rock
    • Stars
      • Chris Rock
      • Rosario Dawson
      • Gabrielle Union
    • 108User reviews
    • 156Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Chris Rock
    Chris Rock
    • Andre Allen
    Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson
    • Chelsea Brown
    Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union
    • Erica Long
    Kevin Hart
    Kevin Hart
    • Charles
    J.B. Smoove
    J.B. Smoove
    • Silk
    Romany Malco
    Romany Malco
    • Benny Barnes
    Hayley Marie Norman
    Hayley Marie Norman
    • Tammy
    Anders Holm
    Anders Holm
    • Brad
    Cedric The Entertainer
    Cedric The Entertainer
    • Jazzy Dee
    • (as Cedric the Entertainer)
    Karlie Redd
    Karlie Redd
    • Rhonda
    Kevin Barnett
    Kevin Barnett
    • Columbia Student
    Genevieve Angelson
    Genevieve Angelson
    • Columbia Student
    Ben Cole
    Ben Cole
    • Columbia Student
    Corey Brown
    • Columbia Student
    Maia Wilson
    • Woman with Confidence
    Teddy Coluca
    Teddy Coluca
    • Maurice
    Ren Croney
    • Pretty Salesgirl
    Annaleigh Ashford
    Annaleigh Ashford
    • Michele
    • Director
      • Chris Rock
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      • Chris Rock
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    User reviews108

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    5larrys3

    Some Things Work--Most Don't

    Chris Rock, who wrote and directed this film, can be very funny. However, this movie wanders all over the place, and when it doesn't work it can be really awful.

    Why throw in completely over-the-top, unfunny, and highly explicit sex scenes when they seem to come out of left field, and not really congruent with the rest of the story. I much preferred the chemistry between Rock and the superbly talented and beautiful Rosario Dawson, which, I thought, worked really well. Gabrielle Union, J. B. Smoove, and Leslie Jones also added well to the mix here.

    All in all, as mentioned, the movie is way too choppy, with some really cringe inducing scenes, and overall a disappointment.
    7eminkl

    Don't go in expecting riotous laughs

    Clearly a personal project for writer/director/star Chris Rock, Top Five isn't quite a comedy and isn't quite a drama. It nestles snugly, firmly into the in-between, dispensing funny little slices of life alongside serious, self-searching notes about midlife insecurity and the desire to make something more of yourself. Rock basically plays himself, a longtime comedy superstar who worries that his silly wide-appeal earlier works have trapped him in a vicious cycle of self-loathing and alcoholism. His character is grounded and real, afraid to play anything for big laughs because the pressure to meet earlier comedy heights is so crippling. For the most part, it's the story of his swift rapport and burgeoning relationship with a tailing New York Times reporter (Rosario Dawson), which clicks on all cylinders. The two work so well together, it can be enjoyable just watching them interact over the inconsequential, and that's the real draw. Don't go in expecting riotous laughs; it's funny, but also sweet, and an effective stepping stone to broader subjects.
    7brentedwards89

    An entertaining, albeit forgettable, comedy that, despite its faults, is worth watching

    Top Five isn't the best comedy I've seen in recent years, and it is largely forgettable throughout, but it is definitely a breath of fresh air in a movie genre that has, in recent years, become flooded with loud, obnoxious, and expensive blockbusters that try much too hard at being funny and end up only genuinely being funny for enough scenes to fill up the time for its preview. Or even worse, they go on to turn the movie into sequels or trilogies only to repeat the same basic plot with a few new characters for the sole purpose of making money, instead of making a quality film.

    Top Five is a relatively mature and intelligent comedy throughout, that ends leaving the viewer satisfied, and for some wanting more but still content with it being the conclusion to this particular story and set of characters. I don't normally review movies on IMDb, but due to the irony of some of the cruel and unnecessarily critical reviews of this movie given by a decent amount of users that I read, after watching a movie that spends time shining light on the effects words have on people, no matter how famous, rich, or happy they are/appear to be.

    This movie is by no means Chris Rock's masterpiece, but it is an intelligently crafted, and entertaining film that doesn't deserve to be given any less than a 5 rating. The 7 rating I gave it is largely due to the fact that I enjoy Chris Rock's comedy and he showed me in this film that he hasn't lost a bit of talent since his first big break. It's not a movie I would go see in theaters, but if it pops up for streaming on Netflix, its worth a watch for sure.
    7akash_sebastian

    A Well-written Chris Rock Movie; Observational as well as Hilarious

    Written and Directed by Chris Rock, 'Top Five' is a hilarious romantic-comedy, filled with whip-smart observations on people, fame, identity, alcoholism (and will power). Other than Anders Holm's clichéd closeted boyfriend character (but with unique and hilarious situations), the two lead characters, Andre and Chelsea, are written quite well; they're unique and interesting, and the spark between them is undeniable. Even the supporting characters have fascinating personalities and dialogues. So basically, it's Chris Rock's writing (which is as good as his stand-ups) which makes the movie fun to watch; the movie is semi-autobiographical, and is Rock's best role on screen.

    The 'Planet of the Apes'-Martin Luther King Jr. assassination analogy was quite intriguing and hysterical. The entire scene in the hotel room with the two call girls and the other guy was really a well-written situation; quite rib-tickling. Guest appearances by Adam Sandler and Jerry Seinfeld were amusing, too.

    The acting is commendable and suit the characters perfectly. Miss Dawson, with her looks and her personality, is incredible in her role. The Cinderella-element in the movie was interesting, and the climax was just perfect; you can't help but have a smile on your face.
    7grnhair2001

    Surprised me, in a good way

    I am sooooo not in the audience for a Chris Rock film--or so I would have thought. I'm white, in my 60's, liberal but not urban or indeed hip in any sense, and the only five rap artists I could name are those who went on to acting careers.

    And yet...this was a definitely movie for me. It's observational, mature, witty, good-hearted, mostly a rom-com but also about the battle between external expectations and inner desire, young adulthood and maturity.

    The plot of the movie, which has everyone but a few good friends wanting poor Andre to keep doing his funny stuff, the talking bear movies, while he wants to do more significant work? That ends up perfectly predicting the audience reaction you see here via the reviews. "Where's the hysterical Chris Rock **** jokes?" people stuck in 1992 want to know.

    There is some of that in here...and it's exactly the stuff I hated (Cedric and the whores; the tampon thing--ish, edit them both out) and that made me rate this a couple stars lower than I might have otherwise. So as I pity Andre in the film (omg, having "Hammy!" shouted at you 1000 times day!), I pity Rock even more for living out this life, even in the year since this movie's release, even right here on IMDb, with angry comments by old-school fans of his. Man, that's life imitating art imitating life.

    I hope I see more like this from him.

    I enjoy that I was able to like all these characters and sympathize with them. I liked the set up for the reveal about Chelsea. I liked how Silk was a stock character you thought you knew, until he wasn't in the final 1/4 of the film. I was tickled. I was moved. I was pressed to think.

    (and I did sort of like the rap song running over the end credits, so one never knows, eh?)

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    • Trivia
      Chris Rock wrote the screenplay in his trailer during the filming of Grown Ups 2 (2013).
    • Quotes

      Andre Allen: A lot of people don't like dates. It's like, "I hate dating. I hate dating."

      Andre Allen: I like dates. Dates are cool.

      Andre Allen: 'Cause a date means someone is considering fucking you.

      Andre Allen: They have to, like, ponder it. It's just...

      Andre Allen: Anybody you can eat with, you might have a chance of fucking.

      Andre Allen: So, and they're just pondering fucking you.

      Andre Allen: They're weighing it in their head. They're going...

      Andre Allen: Girls are going, "His dick, my mouth. I wonder."

      Andre Allen: And even if it doesn't happen, you just feel... I feel good.

      Andre Allen: I mean, any day somebody thinks about fucking you is a good day.

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, Jerry Seinfeld gives his top five.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Whoopi Goldberg/Rashida Jones/Tom Colicchio (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Niggas In Paris
      Written by Jay-Z (as Shawn C. Carter), Mike Dean, Reverend W. A. Donaldson, Hit-Boy (as Chauncey Alexander Hollis) and Ye

      Performed by Ye & Jay-Z (as Jay-Z)

      Contains a sample of "Baptizing Scene"

      performed by Reverend W. A. Donaldson

      Published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. on behalf of itself, Papa George Music and Please Gimme My Publishing (BMI), Songs of Universal, Inc. on behalf of itself and U Can't Teach Bein The Shhh, Inc., WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) on behalf of itself and Carter Boys Music and Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI).

      Courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records, L.L.C. under license

      from Universal Music Enterprises, Atlantic Recording Corp by arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV licensing

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    • Release date
      • December 12, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Finally Famous
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • IAC Films
      • Jax Media
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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,317,471
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,896,593
      • Dec 14, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,117,471
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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