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Dolemite (1975) Reviews

Dolemite (1975)
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Stand-up comedy legend Rudy Ray Moore's foul-mouthed rap routines took many of the elements of blaxploitation films -- pimps, gangsters, and sex -- to their hilarious limits. It was only natural that he should take his stage persona to the big screen as Dolemite, the "baddest" cool cat in town. Dolemite is a wrongly accused clubowner who is set up by arch-rival Willie Green (D'Urville Martin, who directed) and sent to jail. A madam named Queen Bee (Lady Reed) gets him released on the condition that he helps the cops find Green, and Dolemite is picked up from prison by a slew of multi-ethnic beauties who bring his "pimp-threads" so he can operate. There are many colorful street scenes and funny characters, including "The Hamburger Pimp" and the usual corrupt officials. Dolemite has sex, raps some funny comedy routines (including the underground classic "Signifyin' Monkey") and uses an all-girl kung-fu army to bring down the bad guys. A fast-paced, delirious crime-comedy, Dolemite is supremely entertaining despite its less than stellar production values. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

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Director(s):
D'Urville Martin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Member Reviews

Mike W.

And they called Plan 9 From Outer Space the worst movie of all time. This movie is so horrible that you won't believe what you're seeing. A terrible plot, script, cast and some of the worst acting ever. Terrible editing and photography add to the experience. Rudy Ray Moore's ego shows cast as the lead in this mistake for a movie. It is utterly ridiculous!!But again, it's so bad that I got a big kick out of it. I recommend it just for the experience of picking it apart. I guarantee you will laugh your behind off!

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Frank K.

Racist, stereotypical, cheesy, sexist, and absolutely wonderful.

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Steven G.

wasn't sure what to expect from this but boy was it awful! black exploitation movie shot with a two-bit black comic whose lone talent is making up rhyming sentences filled with profane words. i was doing his shtick when i was 9 and got whipped! a little t & a and martial arts thrown in to spice things up. really awful to watch and somewhat embarassing to admit i watched it all the way through. one of those times when the trailer is better than the film. "human tornado" looks alittle better but not much. rudy seems to want to fight, screw and cuss -- but not necessarily in that order. nudity, violence, profanity, horrible acting, writing, directing. boom mike was visible in three scenes. edits were appalling! special feature video of moore is poorly shot and barely miked. simply putrid!

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Patsy P.

Terrible

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Charles L.

For the time this movie was made and where you were at that time, The movie is Good!! Times and Technology have advanced way past Dolemite - but it was a part of OUR US History - it is what we once Was

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Dwaine P.

This copy of the movie Dolemite arrived broken. Unfortunately my trial period has since expired. However, I would still like to view this movie. Please return to me a working copy of this movie so that I may view it under the trial period since it arrived broken and unviewable.

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Janet H.

My husband and I enjoyed this blaxploitation film. If you enjoy bad acting, microphones hanging in the picture, overdone costumes, etc., you will definately get a kick out of this one

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Jacqueline G.

excellent

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    Mike W.

    And they called Plan 9 From Outer Space the worst movie of all time. This movie is so horrible that you won't believe what you're seeing. A terrible plot, script, cast and some of the worst acting ever. Terrible editing and photography add to the experience. Rudy Ray Moore's ego shows cast as the lead in this mistake for a movie. It is utterly ridiculous!!But again, it's so bad that I got a big kick out of it. I recommend it just for the experience of picking it apart. I guarantee you will laugh your behind off!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Frank K.

    Racist, stereotypical, cheesy, sexist, and absolutely wonderful.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Steven G.

    wasn't sure what to expect from this but boy was it awful! black exploitation movie shot with a two-bit black comic whose lone talent is making up rhyming sentences filled with profane words. i was doing his shtick when i was 9 and got whipped! a little t & a and martial arts thrown in to spice things up. really awful to watch and somewhat embarassing to admit i watched it all the way through. one of those times when the trailer is better than the film. "human tornado" looks alittle better but not much. rudy seems to want to fight, screw and cuss -- but not necessarily in that order. nudity, violence, profanity, horrible acting, writing, directing. boom mike was visible in three scenes. edits were appalling! special feature video of moore is poorly shot and barely miked. simply putrid!

    Yes   |   No

     
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