I rented this movie with some expectations. I expected to see four of the best comedians out there at the top of their games, and I did see three of them. Steve Harvey just didn't measure up to Bernie Mac, Hughley, or Cedric. Every time Harvey came out, the film ground to a halt, as much of his routine seemed forced. The last time I saw Steve Harvey on television I laughed quite a bit. Here he seems to be trying too hard to swear at the expense of his routine. Mac, Hughley, and Cedric the Entertainer all swore as well, but their routines had me on the floor. My favorite parts were when Hughley was talking about work and when Bernie Mac was talking about everything (it was so right to have Bernie Mac on last). I came into this movie not ever having heard any of their routines, and came away appreciating their comedy very much. If you're interested, I do recommend it because it's a very funny movie. Parts of this film measure up to some of Richard Pryor's best work. In my opinion, Steve Harvey falls flat, and that surprised me.
Review of The Original Kings of Comedy
