Chris Rock: Tambourine (2018)

Perhaps 98% of the 530 "reviews" on this service blast Chris Rock's new show as "all," "completely," or "nothing but" "white-bashing trash" and "ultra liberal garbage" (from Trump deplorables, I am guessing). Chris Rock has always been this way with his humor, but nowadays "whitey" won't sit still to be held accountable for its double standard in law enforcement (claiming "racism" from a "racist" who is pointing out their racism). Besides, white comedians have made the same jokes against cops killing black youth without getting raked over the coals like Chris has been here. Furthermore, he is sympathetic to the demanding jobs that cops have; he says they should be paid more -- but "bad apples" should not be excused (sort of like airline pilots). Sure, Chris has been away for a decade -- raising his children, for which he should be commended -- so cut him some slack if he chooses to take on topics more relevant to people his age instead of 20 years younger. Do people say Patton Oswalt is no longer funny after losing his wife and learning the life lesson to "Be kinder"? Chris showed extraordinary candor, even about his own failings. Chris Rock is back! 3.5 stars. (2-20-2018)