I had no idea from watching their bland sitcoms that these performers were capable of some incredibly funny observations. While targeted at African-Americans, the humor can be appreciated by anyone willing to laugh at cultural differences. The theme of the American racial divide runs throughout the film and the four performer's acts. Nothing hateful is said about any group (with the possible exception of some remarks made by Bernie Mac having to do with homosexuals), and a good time can be had by all.
Steve Harvey is a brilliant performer, and he blends standard rehearsed material with jokes he was apparently making up on the spot for the audience. Cedric the Entertainer had some wonderfully inspired material as well. My favorite performance came from D. L. Hugely, who's humor hit really close to home for me. I was less impressed with Bernie Mac, who's style is a bit meaner than the other three performers. Mac is a funny guy, but after the more light-hearted material of the 3 prior comedians it was difficult to shift gears into his sharp, angry style.
Directed by Spike Lee, this film puts its emphasis on the performances of the so-called "Kings" (or as Harvey put it: "Kayngs"). Very little of the film is spent outside of the actual concert. Interview clips are only a few minutes long, and are not so much interviews as extentions of the performances. (Slightly more insightful footage is used as supplemental material on the DVD.) This is not a movie about a concert or a tour, this is a 2 hour comedy special. It's good for some laughs, but don't expect anything else.
Steve Harvey is a brilliant performer, and he blends standard rehearsed material with jokes he was apparently making up on the spot for the audience. Cedric the Entertainer had some wonderfully inspired material as well. My favorite performance came from D. L. Hugely, who's humor hit really close to home for me. I was less impressed with Bernie Mac, who's style is a bit meaner than the other three performers. Mac is a funny guy, but after the more light-hearted material of the 3 prior comedians it was difficult to shift gears into his sharp, angry style.
Directed by Spike Lee, this film puts its emphasis on the performances of the so-called "Kings" (or as Harvey put it: "Kayngs"). Very little of the film is spent outside of the actual concert. Interview clips are only a few minutes long, and are not so much interviews as extentions of the performances. (Slightly more insightful footage is used as supplemental material on the DVD.) This is not a movie about a concert or a tour, this is a 2 hour comedy special. It's good for some laughs, but don't expect anything else.