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Top Five

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Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen (Chris Rock) hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear. Andre is forced to spend the day with Chelsea (Rosario Dawson) a profile writer for the New York Times, whose film critic has just panned Andre's passion project about the Haitian Revolution. Unexpectedly, Andre opens up to Chelsea, and as they wind their way across New York, Andre tries to get back in touch with his comedic roots.
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As smart, funny, and trenchant as writer-director-star Chris Rock's best standup work, Top Five is a career highlight for its creator -- and one of the comedy standouts of 2014.

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Michael Jones Shadow and Act Overall, I appreciate what this film does in showcasing a more serious Chris Rock. I think it's his best film to date. Rated: 3/5 Aug 15, 2017 Full Review Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association Top Five gives us a glimpse of [Rock's] comic genius. Just a tad. Mar 21, 2017 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire He finds a cinematic approximation of his act: free-flowing, unpredictable, personal, spiced up with pop cultural references, political shout-outs, and a decidedly hip-hop energy, and above all else, funny as hell. Jun 7, 2016 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand It's a familiar structure that Rock juggles well and fills with sharp, smart, and often hilarious take on the mid-life crisis of an artist caught between public expectations, private ambitions and anxieties, and professional compromises and commitments. Aug 20, 2023 Full Review Kip Mooney Central Track An absolute embarrassment of riches. Rated: A- Aug 10, 2021 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Rock and Dawson spark in long, uncut scenes of dialogue that echo Before Midnight. Flirting and sparring throughout the film, they are at the heart of the story but Rock has populated the movie with other interesting characters and cameos. Rated: 4/5 Feb 2, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 41 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Language Throughout, Crude Humor, Nudity, Some Drug Use and Strong Sexual Content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $25,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Matteo G Boring and pointless...did the other people writings here watch it? Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Alec B The plot is often forced and seems unnecessary, especially since the film is at it's best during the rambling conversations between Rock and Dawson (or anyone else for that matter). Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/13/23 Full Review steve d Nothing about it is remotely convincing. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 41 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review georgan g This was a funny movie, but hey, did he get married or stay with the reporter? Lots of great comedians in the cast. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen (Chris Rock) hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear. Andre is forced to spend the day with Chelsea (Rosario Dawson) a profile writer for the New York Times, whose film critic has just panned Andre's passion project about the Haitian Revolution. Unexpectedly, Andre opens up to Chelsea, and as they wind their way across New York, Andre tries to get back in touch with his comedic roots.
Director
Chris Rock
Producer
Scott Rudin, Eli Bush
Screenwriter
Chris Rock
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Scott Rudin Productions
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Crude Humor|Nudity|Some Drug Use|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 12, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 28, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$25.3M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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