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Andre Allen (Rock) is a former stand-up superstar turned box-office goldmine who’s trying to make a serious comeback after abandoning the franchise that made him famous and committing to a life of sobriety. On the day of his latest film’s opening and three days out from the highly-publicised, highly-televised wedding to his reality queen iancée Erica (Gabrielle Union), Andre is subjected to an onslaught of press to promote his movie, including a New York Times tagalong journalist Chelsea Brown (Rosario Dawson). Getting off to a rough start, the pair eventually call a truce and get down to the nitty gritty of Andre’s life including is family, soon-to-be marriage, alcoholism and most importantly why he turned his back on comedy.

Putting a cast together of the who’s who of black comedians and a few hilarious rolodex cameos, Rock has surrounded himself with talent and friends, leading to trust and confidence in his team. This means a fun film, evident in every scene. Clearly pulling from his own life as well as harsh observations from the the industry of show business, Rock has cast a harsh, truthful yet funny light on the power and dangers of celebrity and real people behind it all.

Rock has always been known for his sharp and edgy comedy - none of that is lost here, even when he incorporates a love story, very successfully I might add. Chris has used his New York setting beautifully and even given the film an even more Woody Allen feel, as the best pieces of the film play out with simply Andre and Chelsea wondering the streets talking shit. Hilarious, romantic, poignant, intelligent, quippy shit.