Review of Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (1996) by Sarah S — 20 Apr 2009

Chris Rock first attempt at an HBO special was hilarious!

This review of Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (1996) was written by Sarah S on 20 Apr 2009.

Chris Rock: Bring the Pain has generally received very positive reviews.

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One of the best stand ups ever. The Ultimate Chris Rock special imo. PUT SOME TUSSIN ON IT…

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By Andy C (1,868) on 09 Jun 2008

Didn't know tehre was stand up on here! one of my favorite stand up performances. still holds up today, even though some of the jokes are topical…

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By Tapani M (63) on 29 Aug 2007

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Marion Berry smoked crack, got his job back... If you get caught smoking crack at mcdonald's, you can't get your job back…

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By Kevin S (2,121) on 31 Mar 2009

Chris's first HBO special has some of his most funniest and classic routines. Highly recommended…

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By Lester Y (161) on 09 Dec 2011

His breakthrough hour, and at the time the most groundbreaking thing in stand up comedy…

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By Keith R (248) on 03 Oct 2007

Just Awesome. Love the bit on racism and platonic friends…

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By Tala B (1) on 11 Apr 2008

I love your profile it is so nice and I like your pic it so cute…

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