Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security (2002)

Very Cool!!!

Strong and Moving!

Don't listen to the negative reviews

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

I bought the DVD without having seen any bits or shows of Jamie Foxx, and I was really surprised. After seeing Collateral and Any Given Sunday, I couldn't imagine this guy was a comedian. As it turns out, I was wrong. Jamie Foxx uses a lot of the standard issues (relationships, black people vs. white people, drugs, etc) in his show, but he also uses his previous films. He's gonna tell you about his "fight" with LL Cool J during 'Any Given Sunday', and he'll tell you stories about his trip to Africa during the filming of 'Ali'. I've seen quite some recent stand-up shows, and in all of them Michael Jackson is a huge topic. I was so relieved that Jamie Foxx only used his name in one sentence. Instead of going after Michael, he went after Prince for a change.The show is a must-see for fans of Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock. Just don't expect the same high quality you get from those guys.

Yes, I'll admit I'm a fan of highbrow comedy. I think Dennis Miller's intellectual wit was one of the best things to happen to Monday Night Football (however short lived). I'm not saying Jamie Foxx comes off as Winston Churchill when he talks about world events, but he knows his material. His accents and impersonations are impeccable. His honesty and realistic views are to be championed. Oh, don't let me forget, I nearly peed myself. The only people I would not recommend this to are those recovering from abdominal surgery. You just might REALLY bust a gut.

Foxx's admittedly funny bit on going to Africa is lifted almost verbatim from a Richard Pryor bit -- but Foxx's performance as a whole is strong here.The highlight, for me, is Foxx's assertion that Bill Clinton could have quelled Islamic fundamentalism by introducing Osama bin Laden to the American staples of whores, pot and booze.I was never a fan of Foxx's TV work, but this is worth a look.

I think it was hilarious...the last guy/girl who commented is just way too serious. Maybe you need to watch some dry humor. I have watched many comedians..some made me laugh and some didn't. But everyone isn't trying to make an Oscar performance. It was just a silly stand-up act that came on cable. What more do you want?