REVIEW: TOP FIVE
As weird as this sounds, Chris Rock has never really been in a classic comedy. He had a great show in "Everybody Hates Chris," of course his legendary stand-up routines, and, most recently, he's been the voice of Marty the Zebra in Madagascar . On his IMDb page, he's most known for, in this order, a stand-up special, the first Madagascar , Head of State (you know, where he...what is that movie even about?) and now this film. Let's hope more people catch on to Top Five , because as the director of his third film, he puts in a great comedic effort, becoming an effective triple threat of a writer, director and actor. Some critics are saying this Rock channeling Woody Allen, as it's a self-reflective piece in New York with a big ensemble and a love story. If so, keep doing what you're doing, Chris. The comedian plays Andre Allen, known for playing Hammy the Bear in a series of movies that smelled suspiciously like a Marty dig. Yes his three outings as the be...