Snoop Dogg Movies
Laid-back rapper Snoop Dogg followed in the footsteps of such West Coast colleagues as Ice Cube and Ice-T, and added acting to his repertoire in the late '90s.Raised in Long Beach and nicknamed Snoop due to his resemblance to Peanuts' top canine, Snoop Dogg's troubled teen years culminated in a drug conviction after high school. After he got out of prison, Snoop Dogg turned to rap and soon captured the attention of star producer/rapper Dr. Dre. Introduced on Dr. Dre's seminal album The Chronic (1992), Snoop Dogg's smooth low-key style and lyrical authenticity turned him into one of gangster rap's stars, culminating with the release of his own top-selling, Grammy-nominated debut album Doggystyle (1993). Snoop Dogg's street cred, however, proved too negatively authentic when his involvement in a drive-by shooting led to a murder charge that same year. Battling the charge through the mid-'90s, Snoop Dogg was cleared in 1996, but his record sales waned along with gangster rap's popularity.
Still a notable music celebrity, however, Snoop Dogg branched out into acting with a cameo appearance in the stoner comedy Half Baked (1998). Staying true to his urban persona, Snoop Dogg appeared in L.A. crime drama Caught Up (1998) (as Kool Kitty Kat) and Master P's coming-of-age story Hot Boyz (1999), and co-starred with Ice-T in action movies The Wrecking Crew (1999) and Urban Menace (1999). Increasingly comfortable as an actor, Snoop Dogg subsequently took on roles in several prominent 2001 releases. Trying comedy, Snoop Dogg co-starred with Dr. Dre as friends and car wash employees in The Wash (2001). Though John Singleton's Baby Boy (2001) failed to live up to antecedent Boyz 'N the Hood (1991), Snoop Dogg was convincing as the neighborhood troublemaker. After a cameo as a drug dealer paralyzed by Denzel Washington's corrupt cop in Training Day (2001), Snoop Dogg moved to his first solo starring role in the horror movie Bones (2001). As a murdered 1970s superfly community pillar-turned-ghostly avenger, Snoop Dogg earned kudos for his assured, menacing performance.
Despite claims that his legal problems were over, Snoop Dogg was busted for marijuana possession during his Puff, Puff, Pass tour in October 2001.
2003 marked the release of Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, which featured Snoop Dogg changing his role from gangster to prankster in a series of sketch comedy bits and various on-the-street disguises. Despite its popularity, Snoop's busy schedule prevented the show for lasting more than two seasons, though it helped reestablish the market for smart, African-American satire, which had been left largely unfulfilled since the cancellation of The Chris Rock Show. Luckily, Dave Chappelle proved a more than worthy successor to Snoop Dogg in that area, leaving the rapper more than enough time to make a cameo as himself in Old School (2003), as well as continue his contributions to the infamous Girls Gone Wild series, and thoroughly overuse the never-quite-hip slang suffix "izzle." In 2004, Snoop played informant to Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson's Starsky & Hutch, as well as co-starred in director Jessy Terrero's Soul Plane. ~ Lucia Bozzola, All Movie Guide
A rich kid who likes to pretend he's from the wrong side of the tracks gets a taste of the real thing in this comedy. Brad Gluckman (Jamie Kennedy) is the son of a wealthy and socially prominent couple (Ryan O'Neal and Bo Derek) and grew up in the lap of luxury in Malibu, CA. However, Brad likes to imagine he's a street-smart gangsta from the mean streets of L.A., and he's been trying to launch a career as a hardcore rapper under the name "B-Rad." Mr. Gluckman is running for Governor of California, and both he and his campaign manager (Blair Underwood) are convinced Brad's antics could have a negative impact on the election, so they come up with a scheme to change his mind about the supposed glamour of street life. Mr. Gluckman hires a pair of African-American actors (Taye Diggs and Anthony Anderson) to impersonate a pair of gang-bangers from Compton who carjack Brad's SUV and take him to the 'hood, where he'll learn just how scary the thug life can be. However, it soon becomes obvious the actors don't know much more about life in Compton than Brad does, and as Brad gets used to his new surroundings, he falls for a girl from the neighborhood (Regina Hall) who has her own plans for moving up in the world. Malibu's Most Wanted was inspired by a character Jamie Kennedy created for his sketch comedy series The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jamie Kennedy, Taye Diggs, (more)
- 2003
A spin-off of an MTV special telecast in December of 2002, this weekly, late-night variety series was geared to show off the comic talents of rapper Snoop Dogg. The star was seen as a number of different characters, including substitute teacher Mr. Dizzle and an abrasive fast-food worker. He also pulled off candid-camera pranks with unsuspecting pedestrians and spoofed the music videos -- and sometimes the sexual peccadilloes -- of his rival rappers. For those not inclined to laugh at Snoop, the series offered a steady stream of front-rank musical guest stars. Doggy Fizzle Televizzle premiered on June 22, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Snoop Dogg
Three men relive their carefree college years by killing off as many brain cells as possible in this over-the-top comedy. Mitch (Luke Wilson) returns home from a less-than-pleasant business trip one evening to discover his wife, Heidi (Juliette Lewis), involved in a ménage à trois with two blindfolded strangers. Feeling less than welcome at home after this, Mitch rents a house near the campus of a nearby college; two of Mitch's old college buddies, Beanie (Vince Vaughn) and Frank (Will Ferrell), stop by to cheer him up. They soon become regular guests at Mitch's place, despite the fact that Frank only recently wed Marissa (Perrey Reeves), while Beanie and his wife, Lara (Leah Remini), are busy with two kids. Beanie decides to throw a housewarming party for Mitch, and since Beanie sells audio equipment for a living, he's able to trick out the big bash with a massive PA system and an appearance by Snoop Dogg. Mitch soon finds he's the not-entirely-willing proprietor of the school's leading party spot, which raises the ire of Pritchard (Jeremy Piven), a dean at the college who was the target of Mitch, Frank, and Beanie's abuse when they were all students. Pritchard arranges to have Mitch's neighborhood zoned into a student housing district, but Beanie and Frank respond by forming a fraternity and making Mitch's home their headquarters. Mitch, however, is not enthusiastic about the idea, especially as he's trying to impress Nicole (Ellen Pompeo), a beautiful divorcee who is less than enchanted with Frank and Beanie's "party hearty" lifestyle. Old School director Todd Phillips knows more than a bit about the seamy side of fraternity life as director of the infamous unreleased documentary Frat House. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, (more)
Following the style of the reality-based programming on the FOX network, The Real Cancun is a feature-length effort to capture R-rated footage of a group of upper middle-class college students on spring break in Cancun, Mexico. Made by the Bunim/Murray production team (responsible for MTV's The Real World) and released in the vulgar wake of Jackass: The Movie, this 90-minute movie features 16 conventionally attractive 18- to 23-year-olds coming from different colleges across the country and encouraged to party like they never have before. There's Alan, the innocent boy from Texas; Casey, the would-be model from Florida; Jeremy, the ladies' man from Arizona; Brittany, the pretty girl from California; and so forth. Romantic pairs, best friends, twins, and other couples are also figured into the group in order to boost the likelihood of hooking-up and/or breaking-up theatrics. Six camera crews follow the group around 24 hours a day during the weeklong vacation in order to catch the highest possible amount of alcohol consumption, nudity, and sexual activity. Participants give interviews and provide relationship updates in-between the dancing, drinking, sunbathing, and general partying. The Real Cancun was filmed in March of 2003 and released theatrically only a month later. Directed by Rick de Oliveira, who made his directorial debut in 2002 with the straight-to-video title Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold? ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Benjamin "Fletch" Fletcher, Nicole Frilot, (more)
- 2003
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For fans who wonder just what the life of a hip-hop heavyweight is really all about, this magazine-style look at such mega-platinum rap and hip-hop stars as 50 Cent, Snoop Gogg, Beanie Man, and Wyclef Jean offers a tantalizing look at some of the most influential artists in contemporary music. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Since the mid-'70s, hip-hop music has evolved from a street corner phenomenon based in New York City to a sound and style that has made its mark on nearly every level of popular culture around the world. Hip Hop Story: Tha Movie is a documentary which examines the rise of hip-hop and rap music, and in particular the impact of hardcore gangsta rap. Along with segments on such departed hip-hop legends as Eazy-E, Tupac Shakur, and The Notorious B.I.G., Hip Hop Story: Tha Movie also features interviews with Snoop Dogg, KRS-One, Master P, and a number of other major players in the hip-hop scene, some performers and others behind-the-scenes figures. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 2002
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West Coast rap superstar Snoop Dogg offers a behind-the-scenes look at his life off-stage in this documentary. Snoopadelic Films Presents: Welcome to tha House profiles Snoop Dogg, the artists who record for his Doggy Style label, and gives fans a chance to see Snoop relaxing at home and in the studio with his friends and fellow musicians, including Soopafly, RBX, LaToiya Williams, and Mr. Kane. Music videos featuring Snoop Dogg and other Doggy Style artists are also included. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Hip-Hop VIPs contains performances and interviews with 19 hip-hop artists. Filmed entirely in New York City, this video includes interviews with Dr. Dre, Ja Rule, Method Man, and a little-seen segment with Aaliyah. Others featured include Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Eve. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Director Todd Williams explores the infamous lives of West Coast rappers in the documentary Tha Westside. With rare footage and interviews, Williams offers a history of the genre from its beginnings on the streets of Compton to its presence in the mainstream music industry. Featuring appearances from artists Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Dr. Dre, and many others. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
The Fast and the Furious (2001) screenwriter David Ayer follows up that fast-paced action hit with this gritty cop drama from director Antoine Fuqua. Ethan Hawke stars as Jake Hoyt, a fresh-faced Los Angeles Police Department rookie anxious to join the elite narcotics squad headed up by 13-year veteran Detective Sergeant Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington). Harris has agreed to give Hoyt a shot at joining his team with a one-day ride-along during which Hoyt must prove his mettle. As the day wears on, however, it becomes increasingly clear to the greenhorn that his experienced mentor has blurred the line between right and wrong to an alarming degree, enforcing his own morally compromised code of ethics and street justice. As he struggles with his conscience, an increasingly alarmed Hoyt begins to suspect that he's not really being given an audition at all; he's being set up as the fall guy in an elaborate scheme. Training Day co-stars Tom Berenger, Scott Glenn, and recording artists Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Macy Gray. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, (more)
From the makers of Thug Immortal comes this "Rapumentary" chronicling the rise and fall of Death Row records. The brain-child of Suge Knight, Death Row blasted onto the music scene, virtually out of nowhere, offering up Compton-based gangsta rap from a stable of artists that included Tupac Shakur, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and Dr. Dre. Using interviews with artists, critics, and Knight himself, Welcome to Death Row attempts to sort out the story behind the controversial company, addressing rumors of violent business tactics, criticism from political groups, and alleged involvement in the drug trade. Released in 2001, the presentation runs 104 minutes. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Ten years later, writer and director John Singleton returns to the South Central Los Angeles neighborhoods of his debut film Boyz 'N the Hood (1991). Tyrese Gibson stars as Jody, a jobless 20-year-old African-American man who has fathered two children by two different women, Yvette (Taraji P. Henson) and Peanut (Tamara LaSeon Bass), although he still lives with his 36-year-old mother Juanita (Adrienne-Joi Johnson). As Jody grapples with the increasing pressures of adult responsibility, he also contends with his troubled best friend Sweetpea (Omar Gooding) and new adversary Rodney (Snoop Doggy Dogg). Then there's his mother's live-in boyfriend Marvin (Ving Rhames), a reformed gangsta who agrees with Juanita that her son should grow up, move out, and move on. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tyrese Gibson, Omar Gooding, (more)
- 2001
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Cross Meatballs with Friday and you might get Black Spring Break 2. Follow the misadventures of a group of friends as they search for sun and fun in this bawdier follow-up to Black Spring Break. The soundtrack features Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Too Short, and other hip-hop hitmakers. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Hip hop stars Ice T, Snoop Dogg, and Ja Rule appear in this gritty drama about two young men working on the lowest rungs of a criminal syndicate. Billy and Jackie imagine that crime ought to be paying better than it has been, and they're eager to move on to bigger and better things. When the two are approached by the leader of another crime syndicate to perform a high-level assassination, they agree, but they soon bring chaos to their neighborhood and a world of danger upon themselves. Crime Partners was the debut feature from director J. Jesses Smith; the film was based on a novel by Al C. Clark, a pen name for the controversial African-American author Donald Goines. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tyrin Turner, John "B.J." Bryant, (more)
This throwback to the frolicsome comedies of the 1970s is from writer/director D.J. Pooh, creator of Friday (1995) and 3 Strikes (2000). Dr. Dre stars as Sean, who's financially strapped and on the verge of losing his home and his car until his roommate Dee Loc Snoop Dogg suggests he join him as an employee at the local car wash. Tensions mount between the pals when the establishment's eccentric owner Mr. Washington (George Wallace) promotes the more mature and responsible Sean over Dee Loc, and Sean is subsequently forced to crack down on his scamming buddy's side hustles and locker room assignations with female co-workers. When their boss is kidnapped, however, Sean and Dee Loc must work together to save their employer, their jobs, and their friendship. Angell Conwell and Tom "Tiny" Lister Jr. co-star in this urban farce flavored with a hip-hop soundtrack. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, (more)
Cinematographer turned director Ernest Dickerson returns to the horror genre with this African-American, urban twist on haunted house stories. Rap star Snoop Doggy Dogg makes his debut as a leading man in the title role of Jimmy Bones, stylish protector of a thriving inner-city neighborhood in 1979. When he refuses to knuckle under to powerful interests bent on introducing crack cocaine into his turf, Bones is betrayed by some of his own people, murdered, and buried in the basement of his gothic home. More than two decades later, the neighborhood is a drug and crime-infested nightmare, and Bones' decrepit, allegedly haunted domicile is about to become a hip-hop dance club. Although Bones' one-time girlfriend, Pearl (Pam Grier), and his right-hand man, Shotgun (Ronald Selmour), have remained loyal to his memory, the children of his traitor, Jeremiah (Clifton Powell), are the principal owners of the new club. They become the primary targets when Bones' vengeful spirit rises up to exact bloody retribution for past misdeeds. Bones (2001) co-stars Michael T. Weiss, Bianca Lawson, and Khalil Kain. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Snoop Dogg, Pam Grier, (more)
Eagle Vision presents this concert film, capturing on-stage performances from the controversial and wildly successful Up in Smoke Tour. Hip-hop mega-stars Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and Eminem perform some of their best-known songs and are captured off-stage in exclusive home videos in this 2000 release. Songs featured in The Up in Smoke Tour include "You Can Do It," "Nigga You Love to Hate," "We Be Clubbin," "Kill U," "Dead Wrong," "Under Influence," "Marshall Mathers," "Criminal," "The Real Slim Shady," "Roll That Shit, Light That Shit, Smoke That Shit," "Da Chronic Spot," "Next Episode," "What's My Name," "G-Thang," "Bitch Please," "What's the Difference," "Forgot About Dre," "Fuck You," "Let Me Ride," and "Still Dre." ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 2000
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New Orleans-based rapper and entrepreneur Master P started his No Limit Records label to release his own music when he had trouble scoring a record deal. "Distribution" meant selling his discs out of the trunk of his car. Years later, No Limit became one of hip-hop's biggest success stories of the 1990s, scoring dozens of gold and platinum albums with their distinctively funky but hard-hitting style of "Dirty South" gangsta rap. No Limit Records Music Video Compilation Vol. 1 collects uncensored versions of videos from some of No Limit's biggest hits, including Master P's "Make 'em Say Uhh," "From NY to NO" by Mr. Serv-On and Big Pun, and TRU's "Hoody Hoo." The video also includes an interview with Master P, discussing his life and career. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
In this hard-hitting urban action story, Killa Pop (Snoop Dogg) is the leader of a Los Angeles street gang who've become a criminal force to be reckoned with. Snap (Goldie Loc) and Crackle (Tray Dee) are two of Pop's most trusted associates who've risen through the ranks to become his right-hand men. But Snap and Crackle have decided they're tired of working under Killa Pop, and frame him for murder so they can take over the operation while he's behind bars. When Killa Pop is found guilty, even though he had nothing to do with this crime, he seemingly takes his punishment like a man and behaves like a model prisoner. But Pop's docile exterior is just a ruse -- he's mapped out a plan to break out of jail, and with the help of his real friends, will bring down Snap and Crackle and regain control of his underground business. But Snap and Crackle aren't about to give up without a fight, and are willing to play dirty to stay on top. Eastsidaz also features cameo appearances from hip-hop stars Warren G., Xzibit, and RBX. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Snoop Dogg
Between 1993 (with the release of Dr. Dre's The Chronic) and 1996 (when 2Pac dropped both All Eyez on Me and The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory), Death Row Records was the most successful label in hip hop, releasing a string of major hits featuring a distinctively laid-back but funky sound that took gangsta rap to the top of the charts. Death Row Uncut collects videos of 28 tunes that Death Row released during their heyday, including "Dre Day" and "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg, "Gin and Juice," "Who Am I (What's My Name)," and {&"Murder Was the Case" by Snoop Doggy Dogg, "Natural Born Killers" by Dr. Dre and Ice Cube, and "To Live and Die in L.A.," "Hit 'Em Up," and "Dear Mama" by 2Pac. Death Row Uncut features unreleased live performance clips and uncensored versions of some videos that were softened for broadcast; it also includes an interview with label CEO Suge Knight, who has few kind things to say about his former co-workers. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
The streets of Detroit are cleared of all gang members and their various illegal activities through the intervention of a top secret governmentally-funded goon squad. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1999
For the absolute best in the world of hip-hop music, why not go straight to The Source? Collecting some of the hottest acts on the scene onto one stage for an unforgettable night of music and awards, the 1999 Hip-Hop Music Awards features such talented performers as Lauryn Hill, Puff Daddy, DMX, and many, many more. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
