CD-Charts Position 1
Average Rating:

The Perfect Holiday

starring: Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Faizon Love, Charles Q. Murphy, Katt Williams
directed by: Lance Rivera

Release Date November 11, 2008
I watched this movie with my family and we all enjoyed it. It's a great film that I'm sure many families can enjoy together. This is one that I will be watching year after year during the holiday season.

CD-Charts Position 2
Average Rating:

The Cookout

starring: Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Jenifer Lewis, Quran Pender, Jonathan Silverman
directed by: Lance Rivera

Release Date January 18, 2005
This movie did not deliver. I love black comedy like the "Friday" movies (except for the last one) but this was NOTHING like Friday. In fact, it was extra lame. There were a few funny scenes but not the way you want them to be. I have to agree with most of the previous comments, here, that this movie will most likely be pretty offensive to most black viewers. It's loaded with stereotypes and predictable humor.

That aside, I did get a chuckle out of a few of the characters. Tim Meadows' conspiracy whacko character was twisted and amusing. Meadows have a talent for subtle humor with over-the-top characters. This sounds like a contradiction, but it isn't. Danny Glover gets a few laughs in as the heavily "ball & chained" neighbor. It helps ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 3
Average Rating:

The Cookout (Widescreen Edition)

starring: Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Jenifer Lewis, Quran Pender, Jonathan Silverman
directed by: Lance Rivera

Release Date January 18, 2005
This movie did not deliver. I love black comedy like the "Friday" movies (except for the last one) but this was NOTHING like Friday. In fact, it was extra lame. There were a few funny scenes but not the way you want them to be. I have to agree with most of the previous comments, here, that this movie will most likely be pretty offensive to most black viewers. It's loaded with stereotypes and predictable humor.

That aside, I did get a chuckle out of a few of the characters. Tim Meadows' conspiracy whacko character was twisted and amusing. Meadows have a talent for subtle humor with over-the-top characters. This sounds like a contradiction, but it isn't. Danny Glover gets a few laughs in as the heavily "ball & chained" neighbor. It helps that ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 4
Average Rating:

Beauty Shop / The Cookout (2 pack)

directed by: Bille Woodruff, Lance Rivera

Release Date 2008
This movie did not deliver. I love black comedy like the "Friday" movies (except for the last one) but this was NOTHING like Friday. In fact, it was extra lame. There were a few funny scenes but not the way you want them to be. I have to agree with most of the previous comments, here, that this movie will most likely be pretty offensive to most black viewers. It's loaded with stereotypes and predictable humor.

That aside, I did get a chuckle out of a few of the characters. Tim Meadows' conspiracy whacko character was twisted and amusing. Meadows have a talent for subtle humor with over-the-top characters. This sounds like a contradiction, but it isn't. Danny Glover gets a few laughs in as the heavily "ball & chained" neighbor. It helps that ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
Average Rating:

The Cookout

starring: Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Jenifer Lewis, Quran Pender, Jonathan Silverman
directed by: Lance Rivera

Release Date 2008
This movie did not deliver. I love black comedy like the "Friday" movies (except for the last one) but this was NOTHING like Friday. In fact, it was extra lame. There were a few funny scenes but not the way you want them to be. I have to agree with most of the previous comments, here, that this movie will most likely be pretty offensive to most black viewers. It's loaded with stereotypes and predictable humor.

That aside, I did get a chuckle out of a few of the characters. Tim Meadows' conspiracy whacko character was twisted and amusing. Meadows have a talent for subtle humor with over-the-top characters. This sounds like a contradiction, but it isn't. Danny Glover gets a few laughs in as the heavily "ball & chained" neighbor. It helps that ... Read More: