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Down to Earth [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Adjusting (too easily) to his racial transition, Lance charms a hospital administrator (Regina King) who's amazed to see the selfish white billionaire turning into romantic philanthropist. This allows plenty of black/white-contrast jokes (did you ever see a fat, middle-aged white guy who's into hip-hop?), and Rock, who co-wrote the screenplay, still manages to work some pointed politics into the movie's good-natured tone. It's guaranteed that some will find Down to Earth quite entertaining, but others will wonder how potent this comedy could have been if Rock had been more willing to confront the harsher truths that lurk beneath the comedy.--Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Down to Earth, a tepid reworking of Warren Beatty's Heaven Can Wait (itself a remake of 1941's Here Comes Mr. Jordan), tries to mould comedian Chris Rock into an amiable romantic lead, but it softens the scathingly observant humour that made Rock a stand-up successor to Richard Pryor. Rock's aggressive style is bracingly expressed in a few good scenes, but through most of this movie--from the directors of American Pie--he struggles with dialogue that would barely pass muster in a low-rated sitcom. Edgy potential loses out to crowd-pleasing with the familiar body-switch formula: by way of premature death and bad timing on the part of heaven's Vegas-styled gatekeepers (played by Eugene Levy and Chazz Palminteri), Rock--as struggling comedian Lance Barton--is reincarnated as a 55-year-old white billionaire with a nasty reputation.
for lovers of fish, chips and vinegar
Review date: 2006-03-10 Rating: 6 out of 10
Chris Rock is alot like vinegar. Like vinegar, Chris is something you have to get used to and a great majority of people either love him or hate him. Also like vinegar, Mr Rock is someone you enjoy in "small amounts", otherwise it gets a bit much. Veiw this video in the same vein. 'Down to earth' is perfect for something to watch with dinner on your lap, or pizza on the way and your mates lounging around. For times when you just want to 'switch off', this movie is what you need. If you like a nice fatty, greasy piece of fish with hot soggy 'chippy' chips...and loads of vinegar, then you'll love this movie, too. I did:) get your mates round and pop this in your DVD, it's just right.
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Reviews
has its moments
Review date: 2004-06-30 Rating: 6 out of 10
film does fail to show chris rocks potential. There are moments when rock shines and you are left wih some great humour. But the script is poor and characters lack any depth. Worth a view just because its rock but his films do lack the charm that murphy and lawrence films carry at the moment.
NICE TRY...BUT NO CIGAR...
Review date: 2002-12-03 Rating: 4 out of 10
This is a disappointing remake of a remake. Chris Rock is an extremely funny guy, except in this movie. He has a pallid script with which to work that does not let his humour shine through, except for infrequent glimpses. He is unable to carry this torpid film. Though he tries, he is hampered by the lack of chemistry between him and his female co-star, in addition to a bad script. It is just doesn't work overall, though not for lack of trying. Chris is a funny guy, but when it comes to films, he has yet to prove that he can carry one.
A really funny and entertaining film!
Review date: 2002-04-03 Rating: 10 out of 10
Chris Rock is what makes this film funny! He is a great actor and the film is great too! Down to Earth is a sad but funny and moving film! It is good to watch if you like to watch comedys and if you like a laugh with your friends! I garentee that if you watch this film on a night in with your mates then you will enjoy this fab film!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Regina King
Chazz Palminteri
Frankie Faison
Chris Rock
Eugene Levy
Creators:
Chris Rock (Primary Contributor)
Regina King (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
EAN: 9780792173069
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 0792173066
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC,
Release date: 2001-07-10
Universal product code (UPC): 097363377849
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 87 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2001-02-16
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: French (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)