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Chris Rocks' stand-up stands out in Top Five
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Sherri Shepherd, from left, stars as Vanessa, Chris Rock as Andre Allen and Rosario Dawson as Chelsea Brown in “Top Five.” The movie is a comedy about showbiz, creativity and ambition.
Writer-director Chris Rock is not Andre Allen, the stand-up comedian turned movie star lead of “Top Five.” But, it’s almost impossible to watch his latest effort, a cutting comedy about showbiz, creativity and ambition, and not wonder what material Rock took from his own life. While that’s a fun and compelling draw, thankfully, it’s only part of the triumph of the film.