Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (1996) (TV)

User Rating:

8.3/10   

Director:

Keith Truesdell

Writer:

Chris Rock (writer)

Release Date:

1 June 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot Keywords:

African American | Police Officer | Policeman | Cocaine | Mayor

Awards:

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Chris Rock

...

Himself

Runtime:

58 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Certification:

USA:TV-MA

Filming Locations:

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Company:

CR Enterprises

Trivia:

In closing credits, special thanks is given to "Little Penny". This was a puppet for which Rock provided the voice in a series of Nike commercials with Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Fade to Black (2004)

Soundtrack:

Touch Me, Tease Me

...a true master of his art...

*bows*

All hail Chris Rock, one of the finest stand-up comedians I have ever seen.

"Bring The Pain" is simply amazing, a total riot from start to finish. Chris Rock discusses life, relationships, racism, society, politics, and controversial figures such as OJ Simpson, Marion Barry, and even the President -- speaking not only from personal experience but also keen observations. You will laugh your arse off -- he's witty, insightful, sagacious, and always brutally honest.

If you want to see a true master of his art, go rent Chris Rock's DVD "Never Scared" (which contains "Bring The Pain"). Oh, and a word to the wise; don't try to eat or drink near punchlines. You *will* get coke up your nose and/or choke. This nearly happened to me during the scene where he talks about Martin Luther King -- one of my favorites, not only because it's hysterical, but also because it's a shining example of his perceptiveness.

So go watch it! ;) - Kate