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Title:Movie Reviews and Discussion
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Created:Thu Jan 28 1993
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81.0. "CB4" by 8269::BARRIANO (choke me in the shallow water...) Sun Mar 21 1993 16:04

If you liked This is Spinal Tap, you'll like CB4. It's a parody of Gangsta Rap
(Ice-T/Ice Cube) it stars Chris Rock (from Saturday Night Live) who also wrote
and co-executice produced. Charles Murphy (Eddie's big brother) also has a 
featured role. This is a funny movie and you don't have to be a fan of rap to
enjoy it.
Spoiler Warning
Chris plays an aspiring rapper, looking for a hook.  His trio decide to become
Gangsta Rappers and he adopts the personna of a local drug dealer who now is
in prison (Charles Murphy). The real gangster is pissed off and escapes from
prison to look for Chris Rock. A lot of funny scenes with the gansta rappers
trying to keep up the act, with girl friends and relatives trying to deal with
them like the good boys they are. A lot of four letter words and sexism, so its
not a movie for the kids. This wouldn't be nominated for any Academy Awards, but
it's a funny movie and should make money and help establish Chris Rock's
movie career.

Regards
Barry
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81.15793::STARRWho needs love?Mon Aug 02 1993 19:287
I saw this over the weekend on video. Not too bad, pretty amusing in some
parts, sorta dragged in a couple areas. Not nearly as good as Spinal Tap, but
entertaining in its own right.

6.5 out of 10

alan