CB4
Seen it?1993 | 88 min | Comedy, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Help! or Ninotchka, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$18 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tamra Davis
- Chris RockAlbert / MC Gusto
- Allen PayneEuripides / Dead Mike
- Deezer DOtis / Stab Master Arson
- Chris ElliottA. White
- Phil HartmanVirgil Robinson
- Charlie MurphyGusto
- Khandi AlexanderSissy
- Art EvansAlbert Sr.
- Theresa RandleEve
- Willard E. PughTrustus