Top Five 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Director
- Chris Rock
- Networks
- IAC Films, Scott Rudin Productions, Jax Media
What is Top Five?
Top Five is a 2014 film starring Rock, Rosario Dawson, and Gabrielle Union. It follows Andre Allen, a comedian and film star known for a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear, who seeks artistic validation after his passion project about the Haitian Revolution, titled Uprize, is panned by a New York Times critic.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 12, 2014
- Studios
- IAC Films, Scott Rudin Productions, Jax Media
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~102 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- IAC Films, Scott Rudin Productions, Jax Media
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Overview
Top Five is a 2014 film starring Rock, Rosario Dawson, and Gabrielle Union. It follows Andre Allen, a comedian and film star known for a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear, who seeks artistic validation after his passion project about the Haitian Revolution, titled Uprize, is panned by a New York Times critic. While preparing for his wedding to a reality star fiancée, Allen spends a day in New York City with New York Times profile writer Chelsea Brown.
The film blends drama, comedy, and romance to examine Allen's struggle to reconcile his commercial fame with his desire for serious acclaim. As he navigates the city with Brown, the tone shifts toward introspection as Allen opens up and attempts to reconnect with his origins in stand-up comedy.
Should you watch it?
“A movie star attempts to rediscover his comedic roots during a profile interview in New York.”
- Explores the tension between commercial success and artistic legitimacy
- Features a journey through New York City
- Focuses on the relationship between a celebrity and a journalist
- May not appeal to those seeking a traditional plot-driven narrative
Watch it if you enjoy stories about artists struggling to be taken seriously.
This R-rated drama, comedy, and romance follows a character-driven pace.
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Is Top Five worth watching?
It is a suitable choice for viewers interested in a character study about a comedian confronting his past and career.
What is the runtime of the film?
The movie has a duration of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Who stars in the movie?
The film stars Rock, Rosario Dawson, and Gabrielle Union.
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