Original Kings of Comedy Page #6

Synopsis: February 26 and 27, 2000, the Original Kings of Comedy play Charlotte, NC. The themes are Blacks and Whites, men and women, old-school and hip-hop. Steve Harvey emcees, celebrates '70s music and lyrics of love, and pokes at folks in the front row. D.L. Hughley mines racial differences and talks about his marriage. Cedric the Entertainer riffs on a Black president and on being grown up. Bernie Mac, who says he expresses what's in the back of our minds, closes with reflections on being 42 (new aspects to his sex life and his attitude toward children). Spike Lee's camera takes us backstage and off-stage with the Kings and into the crowd where everyone's laughing.
Director(s): Spike Lee
Production: Paramount Pictures
  3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.7
Metacritic:
76
Rotten Tomatoes:
86%
R
Year:
2000
115 min
$37,680,981
Website
1,250 Views


Let's hurry.

I think he wants to talk with you

before he departs.

Do you remember,

I've said you'll make a fame.

Didn't I say this

to you that night on the beach?

I really said that to him

on the beach that night.

The producer has reserved

the shooting range for you.

You must practise shooting.

He'll also teach you somersault,

and spring board.

And also fly with wire,

you have underwear on?

You must wear underwear

when flying with me.

I have.

- OK.

- Let's go.

Is your friend looking for you?

No.

I've something to give you back.

You took it.

Yes, I took it for fun.

For fun? Is it funny?

No, so I'm giving it back to you.

- Anything else?

- No.

Goodbye.

That's all.

You said you'll support my living,

are you serious?

Yes!

You mustn't cheat me.

I've said yes,

I'm only waiting for you to say "yes".

Why don't you go aside and chat,

just don't be late.

OK.

- Sorry, I'm late.

- Never mind, come there.

Let me introduce.

This is Peter, our Producer,

And Johnny, our Associate Producer.

Mr. Wan, morning.

- Morning!

- Morning.

- Sit down.

- Please sit down.

I've analysed the character.

I've found there are 3 levels,

4 stages...

And 5 different ways to act it.

I've written it all down,

maybe we can discuss it.

Very good.

In order to let foreign audience

to accept me as a new actor...

I'll have to

get an English name, Number.

Number? Number One?

Yes, Number One.

Good, excellent.

About the image, I also have...

Tin Sau, the leading actor

was played by Big Brother.

As he is too busy,

we've decided to use a new actor.

Just then he called us up,

saying he has time for this movies.

So he'll be the leading actor.

Then...

If so,

I can play the role of the scoundrel.

For me, this is also a challenge.

Sorry, we've chosen the actor

who plays the role of scoundrel.

Then... I think... there is...

Mr. Wan, just as Cuckoo has said...

we all know you're a professional actor.

Don't worry.

We'll get you another role.

Thanks.

What role is it?

You play the role of the lawyer.

Read the script,

and remember your lines.

Get prepared.

How many lines are there?

You've three.

What are they?

- The first is:
"What".

- What?

- The second is:
"Yes".

- Yes...

The third is:
"Go away".

I understand. I'll study them well.

Mr. Wan, mind giving us back the script?

Tin Sau.

- Don't be like this.

- Sorry.

Mr. Wan, please take off the costume.

We have clothes for you to change.

This way please.

Tin Sau.

Sorry.

Sister Cuckoo,

about the schedule of Big Brother...

Go out first.

It's usual in movie business.

Get out!

Sh*t, I'm a dump of sh*t.

My life is cheaper than ants.

You ride a Mercedes,

while I pick my nose.

It's worse than dying.

Sh*t, I'm a dump of sh*t.

Kid, still want to play a character?

- How may lines?

- Definitely more than 3.

- What kind of role is it?

- A good guy.

What movies is it?

Don't ask so much, are you interested?

- Yes.

- Come here.

What is the situation?

I'm working on it.

Frankly.

I'm not a real Unit Manager.

I'm Police Officer, he's my supervisor.

We're from Criminal Intelligency Bureau.

Or short-formed as C.I.B.

To make it simple, I'm an undercover.

You're an undercover?

You don't believe that? I'm much better

than those so-called actors.

I'm more skillful.

Because I'm acting every day

when I work here.

Though I have no script,

I never make any NG.

Because any NG

will cause the death of me.

So I should be the Best Actor in Oscar.

Mighty!

Today I should be going on

a mission with my informant.

But he suffers from epilepsy suddenly,

be can't go with me.

I want you to substitute him,

We'll pay you $800

for being our informant.

Money is not important,

I only want to practise my acting.

You surely can.

Big Brother, policemen are outside,

you'd better run away.

Buddy, just left, I'll stay behind.

You betray me?

Sorry, I'm an undercover.

What make me pull the trigger?

I'll go to the robber's place

in an hour.

And I want to install bugs

to collect their criminal evidence.

But every time I got there,

they'll search me thoroughly.

So, I want you to deliver a lunch box

to me, with the bugs inside.

Then you go away.

- You mean I am...

- The delivery boy.

I have no...

Your role is important,

grasp the chance.

What about the character,

the relation and background?

The character,

the relation and background...

are all on the menu of the coffee shops.

Study them now.

But you must act accordingly

when you are on the scene.

Why choose me?

We need a professional actor.

I think that person is you.

You're the leading actor this time.

What is there in a Mixed Grill?

Pork chop, beef steak, chicken wing,

sausage, egg.

And Set Lunch A?

Sunny-side-up-egg, minced beef rice,

chicken corn soup.

Coffee or tea.

And Set Lunch B?

Vegetable and pork rice, Chef'ss soup,

tea or coffee.

- The charge for a cold drink is...

- $2.

What is served all day round?

Chicken thigh salad, hamburger.

How much?

- $20.

- Study it better, man.

Chicken thigh salad, hamburger...

What is there for in a Mixed Grill?

You're a delivery boy now.

Remember to play the role well.

I'll go into their place soon.

I'll order the steamed rice with tomato

and egg at once.

You must deliver it to me

in exactly 10 minutes.

Let's start.

- It's formal?

- Yes.

- No more rehearsal?

- No.

- Could you say "Action" first

- Action.

- Ben.

- Mao!

Why didn't you ask me

to go to Macau with you?

I did page you for that.

When did you page me?

I think you didn't turn the pager on.

How come? I turn it on 24 hours.

No wonder you're so poor.

Hey, check my dick...

This bastard takes advantages of

others all the time.

Feel free to check it.

Chu, greet Brother Mao.

Just call me Mao, Brother Chu.

Leather jacket again? Is it a gathering

for leather jacket wears?

We've the same design too.

I'm here to deliver food...

Steamed rice with tomato and egg,

$25.5, please.

- Kee.

- Yes.

His jacket is worn out naturally.

Look at the texture.

His jacket must be worn

for at least 20 years.

- Your grandpa left it to you?

- I bought it recently.

Bastard.

I want one too.

Order some food now.

Time for meal.

- Come over, help me.

- Time to eat.

Mao, come here.

Let's chat while eating.

OK, good dishes!

Good dishes? We can eat something

much better after the project.

Project?

Wait... no tomato and egg?

I want tomato and egg,

I want rice with tomato and egg.

No need, want tomato and egg?

Here it comes.

How come?

It's really tomato and egg, bingo.

Scrambled egg?

No, I want sunny-side-up.

Let me order sunny-side-up with tomato.

Sunny-side-up? Chu,

make one for him now.

Why making trouble?

Delivery service is convenient.

You're asking for trouble indeed.

Is it Kuen Fat?

How come the delivery is so fast?

Yeah, I haven't ordered yet.

Why is it taking so long?

I still have something else to deliver,

men.

Have you ordered anything?

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Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric Antonio Kyles (born April 24, 1964), better known by his stage name, Cedric the Entertainer, is an American actor, comedian, and game show host. He was originally the host on It's Showtime at the Apollo. He also hosted BET's ComicView during the 1993–94 season and Def Comedy Jam in 1995. He is best known for co-starring with Steve Harvey on The WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, as one of The Original Kings of Comedy, and for starring as Eddie Walker in Barbershop. He hosted the 12th season of the daytime version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 2013–14. He also starred in the TV Land original series The Soul Man, which aired its fifth and final season in 2016. more…

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