Don’t let the publicity for Dave Chappelle’s “Block Party” fool you. This film is first and foremost a hip-hop concert film – that just happens to be organized by Chappelle. Anyone looking just for sketches or comedy routines should rent “Chappelle’s Show” on DVD.

That being said, “Block Party,” directed by Michel Gondry (“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”), is definitely one of the most entertaining concert films in recent memory. The film follows Chappelle and the various musicians of the show (Mos Def, The Fugees, Erykah Badu, Kanye West, John Legend, Dead Prez, The Roots) as they prepare for and eventually put on a huge show that Chappelle refers to as “the concert I always wanted to see.”

The movie’s strength lies in its mixture of music, comedy and social commentary. Chappelle serves in a small role as an emcee for what is primarily a venue for some of the most influential hip-hop artists in today’s music to wax poetic about their childhoods, their lives and their music.

The film’s highlights are an electric version of West’s “Jesus Walks” and an amazing collaboration from Jill Scott and Badu. Also worth mentioning is the humorously candid commentary from the spectators at the concert.

The film obviously caters to certain demographics, but because the point of the movie is to force people to look outside of their comfort zones, both musically and socially, it is easy to see how a number of people can enjoy this film.