Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

About This Movie

So, this is the second volume of Robert Townsend's 'Partners in Crime,' and it keeps that same wild energy from the first. You'll find those perfectly timed sketches that mix stand-up and sketch comedy, featuring folks like Sinbad and David Allen Grier. The pacing feels right, moving from one hilarious bit to another without letting up. It’s a blend of documentary style and comedy that captures a period of Black comedy in the late '80s. Townsend really knows how to pull the laughs, often using the absurdity of the situations to highlight themes of race and identity, all while keeping it light. Plus, those practical effects and straightforward setups give it a certain charm, you know? Just pure fun.

Volume 1 lays the groundwork for the humor here.Check out the standout sketches featuring Sinbad.Great for anyone interested in '80s comedy evolution.