Emily Exton | December 12, 2014 11:30 am

After all of the amazingly spot-on quotes Chris Rock has given over the last two weeks, we almost forgot he has a movie to promote. Top Five, written, directed by, and starring Rock, hits theaters Friday and brings with it a pack of today’s most hilarious comedic voices. Aside from splendid cameos, the film is an accurate look at the concept of celebrity culture (reality stars included). As Andre Allen, Rock plays a successful movie star at a crossroads in his career. He wants to be taken seriously but loses sight of what he’s best at after stout Hollywood check for a Tracy Jordan-esque franchise and too much drinking. Uprize, a super honest depiction of the Haitian revolution is supposed to put him back on top, but all anyone wants to talk about is his upcoming wedding.

Don’t let the Golden Globe snub fool you, because this is beyond doubt one to check out (and more amusing than Birdman — no shade). If you need further convincing, here are some things to know before hitting the theater.

Top Five features VH1&fill in;s own Karlie Redd

The Like and Hip Hop Atlanta star may not have much luck with men on the show, but at least she’s getting those movie checks. Redd has a big part in a very memorable hotel room scene with Rock, Cedric the Entertainer, and Hayley Marie Norman. There’s no finger sucking, but she beyond doubt brings it — earning her right to mingle with an assortment of Hollywood elite. That extra role in B*A*P*S will no longer be the most high-profile credit on her resume.

Reality TV also plays a large role in the film. Gabrielle Union plays Andre’s reality star fiancé (who is filming their wedding weekend for an upcoming Bravo special). Let’s hope she turned to Karlie for tips on how to successfully become a reality star. Another cameo in the tap? MTV’s own Josh Horowitz.

There are tons of amusing people but the film has honest heart.

Not to be confusing, you will laugh at this movie — so much so you may want to avoid it on dates, if only to protect your significant other from hearing you snort. There’s also yucky-out humor and jokes that make you giggle even though you shouldn’t. But at its heart, Top Five is about a man losing sight of himself. After years of fiscal success, the pointed questions of a New York Times reporter (Rosario Dawson) force megastar Andre Allen (Rock) to confront whether what he’s doing is any excellent. There are multiple “this is your life” moments — where Allen sees where he’s headed, and where he could be going — that produce some honest priority evaluation (in the span of, oh, 12 hours).

Acknowledging the thoughtful nature of the comedy, Dawson believes her director made a “proper film.”

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Tags: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, J.B. Smoove