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Chris Rock: Tamborine
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Wikipedia article
'Chris Rock: Tamborine' is a stand-up comedy special that premiered on Netflix on February 14, 2018, starring comedian Chris Rock. It is Rock's sixth comedy special and his first for Netflix. It is also Rock's first stand-up special in ten years. It was directed by comedian Bo Burnham and produced by Neal Brennan, Matthew Claybrooks, Tony Hernandez, Christopher Storer and John Skidmore under the Jax Media banner. The special received an extended cut called 'Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut', with a half hour of extra content.
It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, with praise directed towards the special's political themes, Rock's ability to address aspects of his personal life and the overall tone, with some stating that "[Rock] bares his soul".
Reception
Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of , based on reviews, with an average rating of and the website's critical consensus reads, "Chris Rock reasserts his credentials as one of comedy's preeminent figures in Tamborine, an introspective standup act delivered with fresh sensitivity and trademark exuberance."
Kelly Lawler of 'USA Today' wrote: "Tamborine is rife with political humor and pointed observations on race in Rock's usual style, but the special is mostly about Rock himself, a self-reflective piece in which he owns up to his mistakes."
Kristen Baldwin of Entertainment Weekly gave the special a B+, writing, "Tamborine never goes too dark, nor does Rock ever truly blur the line between stand-up set and therapy session...he never loses sight of the comedy - even as he distributes the hard-earned wisdom that comes from regret."
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