Dolemite
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Movie Reviews of Dolemite
Movie Review: 4.5 Dolemite-- a comedic experiance like no other
Summary: 5 Stars
Many people might be overly critical of an otherwise enjoyable film. Definately Dolemite is not for everybody and definately not for those who only enjoy either art house films [not that it's a bad thing]. I was introduced to Dolemite while reading a know defunt hip-hop magazine. The particular issue was paying homage to Rudy Ray Moore. I decided to take the plunge and rent Dolemite from the local Blockbuster. Having Done so I can say I found the movie both entertaining and hysterical at the same time.
The comedy was very low-brow but Rudy Ray Moore gave it a certain style and grace that only few people can do. Consider also that Rudy Ray Moore was ghetto comedy before the advent of Richard Pryor. Rudy Ray Moore,alongside Paul Mooney and Red Foxx, paved the way for the type of ghetto comedy that would latter be made mainstream by Richard Pryor.
Of all the so-called blaxplotation movies I have seen thus far[I don't really like that term], I have to say this movie has a certain comedic charm that shines despite the mediocre acting,bogus martial arts,and paper thin plot. You know immediately that Dolemite is not a film that takes itself very seriously. Just a film to watch and amuse yourself with as Rudy Ray Moore intended to do so.
Just a little historical background into this film before I bore the life out of you. Most of Rudy Ray Moore's characters come from African-American folk-lore. Dolemite originally started as a urban toast in African-American communities of a outlaw type figure.
Movie Review: One of The Funniest Movies of All Time !!
Summary: 5 Stars
Dolemite actually hit the big screens in 1973. Note to viewers Dolemite is an extremely cheap low-budget movie. But the film itself is really a pioneering comedy/action that propelled blaxpoitaion to its climax in the mid-to-late 70's. Ironically, even though this movie is labeled as exploitative, It reciprocates the roles of racial dominance, which was unheard of at the time. Ever since Tinsel Town's early days, African-Americans along with other ethnic groups were beat down, slapped, kicked, mauled and were the butt of many jokes. In this movie Rudy Ray Moore is beyond a figure of dominance. The world revolves around him. I honestly think that he was the first African American to reverse the extreme force used against blacks back to the authoritative figures (cops). At that particular time in America, African Americans needed to see films like Dolemite. This movie is loaded with 70's style shock value.Also, in case you didn't know Dolemite was probably the first person to recite witty rhymes to beats long before the actual birth of hip-hop culture itself in the South Bronx( see DJ Kool Herc). Some of the scenes are a little choppy but this movie ranks with the elite, as far as comedy goes. With a supporting cast consisting of Willie Green, Queen Bee, and Hamburger Pimp, you can't go wrong with Dolemite. You Insecure, No Bizzness Born, Rat Soup Eatin, Muthafu*%az.
Movie Review: If you crave action, this is your next attraction...
Summary: 5 Stars
Rudy Ray Moore is a great role model. Not only does he have the superhuman ability to be at least 10 times nastier than any other man or woman alive, but he proved to the world that you can make the most awesome movie in the world with a budget that is around 20 percent (or less) of what was normally used in the 70's. Rudy (the big bad Dolemite himself) is hardly a master thespian, but yet every line he puts out in this film is golden, thanks to his keen thinking to add racial slurs in his sentences, or to just simply shout "MotherF@#KA!" at the end of it, with a great burst of volume for emphasis. Not only can Dolemite swear, but he is gifted with horrible kung fu. Who knew a slow-moving kick could send a 250-pound man flying into the open trunk of your car? I didn't, not until I saw this film, anyway. Another thing I never knew is that about every other film I've seen in my life has taken something from this movie, or given it a nod in some way. I encourage everyone reading these words of mine to pick up this film, watch it, and be amazed at how much it will change your life...for the better.Movie Review: Dolemite is a super bad ...in a super good movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
On the surface Dolemite is a bad movie. Bad acting, bad production values and a bad script. So why does it work so well? Heart. Rudy Ray Moore and Company put up such a great effort that this movie that it overcomes all the obstacles it faces. Rudy Ray Moore's, Jerry Jones and D'urville Martin made this film with a $100,000 budget and did a better job than some filmmakers with $100 million budgets. The one thing I love this bout this film is that everyone does their best in spite of the low budget and poor production values. You want to see Rudy Ray Moore get even with Willie Green and those insecure, no business born, junkyard rat soup eating ... And you howl laughing every time he goes into one of his classic "toasts" or shoots off a one liner.Sure the movie is awful. But the blaring errors only make it better. The boom mikes in shots, shadows of production crew in frames and horribly choreographed fights are so hilarious they only make the comedy funnier. If you want a great movie buy citizen Kane. If you want a fun movie get Dolemite. It's so bad it'll kick your DVD's ...twice a day.
Movie Review: Rudy Ray Moore: Blaxploitation God
Summary: 5 Stars
So there's really not anything that's actually "good" about this movie. The boom mike has a starring role, the acting is completely atrocious, and I can't remember what the story was 5 minutes after watching the film.Even so, this movie is totally and wonderfully great. It posesses in spades what many hugh blockbuster do not have: soul and inspiration. Rudy Ray Moore is a middle aged, pretty flabby dude. By looking at him, I'm simply not going to buy into him being a kung fu master and Don Juan to all the ladies. But he seems to believe that he is, and this giddy fun manages to translate to the film.
Don't pop in this DVD if you want a well-made, conventional film; "Dolemite" sits firmly in cult territory. For the cult film lover though, it's hard to disparage bad kung fu, kung fu prostitutes, a hero that commits some pretty serious crimes (which the movie wonderfully fails to adress) and strange and bewildering proto-rapping from Moore himself. This movie is endlessly rewatchable.