Dave Chappelle's Block Party

I was fortunate enough to see a sneak preview of Dave Chappelle's Block Party with my good buddy Kristy. The movie is not flashy, it's basically a straight up concert video with human interest things thrown in. But, it's the mix of music, comedy, and good nature that makes the film a winner.
I will throw out this caveat. If you are not a fan of backpack rap or neo-soul. Pass on this. The acts include The Roots, Mos Def, Jill Scott, Common, Erykah Badu, etc. You get the picture. If you are not a fan of this kind of music, pass on this. The film is almost 50% concert footage. However, if you are a fan, you will be impressed. As usual, The Roots are the coolest and most talented guys in the room. The Fugees reunite, but they sound terrible and Lauryn is still in crazy mode. But, it was good to see the three of them back on stage.
Now, the human interest/comedy segments are the strongest sections of the film. Two young men that get tickets in Dayton to the concert will steal your heart. They are funny, cute, smart, and just adorable. Hopefully, they're single because they will be getting a lot of lady fans. Many of the people Dave meets during the day to day of his life are genuine and seem to be nice people. Dave also meets some adorable children in a Daycare Center and gets to give Central State University's band to the show. CSU has had a lot of financial and political trouble as a historically black college. Their exposure in this film should change it.
Dave and Mos Def do some hilarious Vegas style comedy. Dave hangs out with a wide variety of characters. And, director Michel Gondry, knows when to just let people talk and never makes himself the star.
So, check it out. It will make you love Dave all over again.