Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly

Killin’ Them Softly was originally an HBO special and Dave Chappelle’s first recorded comedy show. This was right when Chappelle was breaking into TV and the movies and was getting national attention.Chappelle’s stand up style was to tell stories with hilarious and ridiculous situations. His first for example, is about getting pulled over by the police with a white friend and the different reactions. Blacks are usually terrified but his friend not only had no problems, but even wanted to talk to the police even though he was high. The funniest was probably his story about getting picked up in a limo after show, getting taken to the ghetto where he saw a little baby selling crack.The show highlights Chappelle’s deft comedy. He was able to come up with these long stories full of jokes made out of every day events.

What else can you say Chappelle is a Legend! There is No Better! Never a joke told haven't laughed at! Love how fun, humble, down to earth he is. His comedy is just spot on! He is unstoppable!

Four stars just for Dave Chappelle. His first and best stand up in my opinion. I have see this at least a dozen times in college and it never failed to amuse me. Dave's delivery and material is some of the best of his time, coming out shortly before his opus Chapelle Show.I bought this months ago because it is just something I can watch every now and again and get the same laughter from.If you are looking for special features, there are none. Sorry. Otherwise buy and laugh away.Amazon delivered as always. Fast and in good condition.

The DVD was shipped internationally, and after waiting for a little overr 3wks it finally arrived, and IT WONT PLAY!!!!!!. I requested a refund !!!!!!!. Do not order!!!!!!

I like Chappelle for the most part - some better times than others. This I saw on comedy channel - had to have it. It is tame enough to be funny and true enough to keep your attention - without being overly bold! Real life stuff - may be alot on racist stuff - but true to his belief and growing up I am sure. I can see some of the stuff happening... he is funny how he presents this and it really kept me laughing! I just liked this one alot!

This is "old" (2000), but it's as relevant as ever to our social problems, and Chappelle's comedy is spot-on. It's just plain good and funny. I already have this show DVRed from having Comedy Central broadcast it, but I got the DVD because I wanted Chappelle's full humor, without "bleeps". (I just wish Chappelle get back into doing more comedy; his absence leaves a giant hole.)

I was never a fan of stand up until I saw this dvd. Being a semi big fan of his show I rented this out of curiosity and was completley impressed. He cam up with some of the funniest stuff I have ever heard. As usual he was mocking racism and the president and anything else he can jab at. If you want to see something that will make you bust up till you can't breathe then definitley check this out. Peace.

Comedy gold/ should be considered a Classic already. Buy this now before it's gone.

I once saw a short sketch by Dave Chappelle which was amusing, but this DVD was a disappointment. Most of the performance was taken up with the theme of race, but not remotely as funny as Eddie Murphy or even Richard Pryor on the same topic. The only fresh bit was Chappelle's take on Bush Jnr. and Clinton. Sadly, a good joke about Monica Lewinsky does not an evening of comedy make.

It's tough to buy stand up comedy based on reviews. If you don't like a comedians style, you're not going to enjoy their comedy no matter how god the reviews are. Hell, if I went on recommendations from people I know alone I'd have a shelf full of Lee Evans and that would mean I'd have to kill myself. Personally I find Dave Chappelle hilarious and would count him within my top three stand up comedians. If you've never seen him before I would suggest you take the gamble because it could pay off big time. I can't anyone disliking his jokes and I've never met anyone who does.

Not that well known in UK, Dave Chappelle is a brilliant comedian who is a legend in America for lots of very good reasons. If you liked Lenny Bruce or have a taste for intelligent, elegantly expressed street perspectives, this is well worth a look. DVD arrived fast & perfect.

Dave chappelle is a legend.

I love Dave, so I will recommend this DVD anytime anyday. I received the item on time and it works fine.