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Movie Reviews of Slam
Movie Review: The power of rhyme
Summary: 5 Stars
My cultural background is as far removed from the setting of this film as could be and still it managed to hit me in the face with a force and let me awestruck. I read a review mentioning Shakespeare and I agree, I read another one saying how white middle classes had been blind to the renaissance of poetry in the ghettos, I agre again, and I wish to add that it feels like (we)the middle classes of the world have lost what it takes to create life-changing poetry, we revel in irony and knowledge but we have lost the power of epic poetry, the magic of words because we can so readily protect ourselves in the trappings of materialism or in the dryness of sarcasm. This has to be one of the best movies I have seen recently, but it's also more than just a movie, an amazing experience.Movie Review: The power of rhyme
Summary: 5 Stars
My cultural background is as far removed from the setting of this film as could be and still it managed to hit me in the face with a force and let me awestruck. I read a review mentioning Shakespeare and I agree, I read another one saying how white middle classes had been blind to the renaissance of poetry in the ghettos, I agre again, and I wish to add that it feels like (we)the middle classes of the world have lost what it takes to create life-changing poetry, we revel in irony and knowledge but we have lost the power of epic poetry, the magic of words because we can so readily protect ourselves in the trappings of materialism or in the dryness of sarcasm. This has to be one of the best movies I have seen recently, but it's also more than just a movie, an amazing experience.Movie Review: "Try prayin' to father, son, but holy ghost I miss my sanity
Summary: 5 Stars
I first heard Saul Williams on the "Lyricist Lounge" compilation doing "Ohm", and I was instantly blown away. He projects more then just the mood of his pieces, he projects his soul. In Slam, he delivers a superb performance as Ray, a weed dealer who is trying to make it work out. Throughout the movie he turns to his poetry as an outlet of his anger at the system, the world and god. It is filmed in a documentary style which gives a feel to the film that makes it seem like it is almost real. The acting also has an improvisational element to it that enhances the reality. For anyone who writes or just enjoys listening to poetry, definitely check out this film.Movie Review: INTENSE
Summary: 5 Stars
After seeing this powerfully delivered masterpiece of raw street savvy and mental intellect, I was moved. Saul Williams, as well as Sohn and Malone, in Slam inspired me, rather this (I don't want to call it a movie) this interpretation of life forced me to release a pent-up energy that was kept down for far too long. The completeness of this fantastic journey through urban, USA is exhilarating and painfully forgiving. A must see for all, the performances in this work of art are as moving as almost any book that I've read; it does not take away from the viewers mental imagery, it only adds to it (not too often that a movie can claim this). 5-stars are not enough -- see for yourself.Movie Review: Sha Clack Clack, 5 Stars
"Slam" is an incredible spectacle to see on any screen. Saul Williams portrys Ray so effortlessly, as if there was no acting involved. The cinmematography is immense, as a fly on the wall perspective of a man who hustles weed to make a small living in the Ghetto of our destroyed and impoverished Capital. Saul Williams is one of the most incredible poets of our time, and Slam is only the first Testament to his great Bilble of the spoken word. Ohmmmmmmmmm.......