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Summary: destined to be a classic movie turkey
Review: "Gang of Roses" is the kind of boneheaded travesty that would have given the boys over at "Mystery Science Theatre 3000" something really delicious to sink their teeth into. How we would have howled at the skewering quips and devastating one-liners they would have come up with as they ripped this masterpiece of idiocy to shreds. Alas, as they are no longer around to lighten the load in cases such as this one, we are left to suffer through "Gang of Roses" entirely on our own. The movie has been tagged as the first "hip-hop Western," which means, apparently, that it features a largely African-American cast in full Western regalia, backed up by modern dance tunes playing on the soundtrack. Ostensibly set on the 1890's frontier, the film tells the story of a band of former female bank robbers - four black and one Chinese - who come out of retirement to avenge the death of a sister of one of them at the hands of a roving band of killers.
Although admirable in theory, the idea of a virtually all-black Western makes about as much sense as an all-white version of "A Raisin in the Sun" or "The Color Purple." But, even apart from that, the film is so badly written, directed and acted that the whole thing begins to play like one long bad joke, like a distended Saturday Night Live sketch or Amateur Night at the Bijou. I've seen junior high class projects that were more professional and cinematically accomplished than this embarrassing mess. Completely at a loss as to how to play this material, the filmmakers settle for lame brained anachronisms, with lines like "Why you gotta be all that?" serving as the hallmark of the movie's attempts at authenticity.
I'm sure "Gang of Roses" will eventually find its way into the Hall of Fame for unspeakably terrible movies, for it is a true classic of cinematic badness. All I want to know is where the MST3K dudes are when we really need them.
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Summary: I have six words for you
Review: Bobby Brown is in this movie.
I could say more, like how some of the phrases do not belong like "chill out" let's forget you're in the "wild west" and it's hot there. Or how about instance lust worth being heartbroken and dying over. And the end, I had to watch it again with someone because I did not understand it. There were a lot of incomplete, unanswered and just plain "no one was thinking when this script was written or "acted" out. But once again I reiterate BOBBY BROWN WAS IN THIS MOVIE, personal if I had known that I would not have bought it, because after watching it $14.99 was too much.
Instead try "Bad Girls" with Drew Barrymore and Madline Stowe, ok so there are no black people in it, but it was still a great movie.
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Summary: Great Attempt...
Review: Gang of Roses is great attempt to do something that hasn't been done as the director stated. It's influence is like Posse meets Set It Off. The plot is somewhat original and seems promising but the sequence of the movie throughs it off. Also the low budget-ness made the movie suffer and some of the acting is inconsistant....But now that I've got the bad stuff out the way, the good in this movie is to see this actors/rapper be an ensemble in such a form. The audacity to to do that gains points alone. The moral of the story( as Lil' Kim would start of one of her rap versus) Is that dont expect this to be a hit( hince that why I went straight to DVD, but dont expect it to be a Glitter. For the budget and the cast it's pretty well attempt....It is what it is. Definately worth checking out!
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Summary: Ok
Review: I am not into Westerns by a long-shot, but the only reason I watched this movie is because of the actresses. I will say they were doing their thang. I was shocked to see Lil' Kim act or I may say her lack of acting. Lil' Kim is my gyrl but she needs to stick the the rapping script. Stacy Dash was the straight thug and so was LisaRaye.The storyline was ok and I love how they were riding the horses. I will say that this is not an item to purchase, rent it, unless you like Westerns.
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Summary: Good indie film
Review: I am really into Black cinema these days. I appreciate the regreattable avenues these directors/film makers have to go through to get there films seen. But on to the movie... I rented this because some at Walmart told me it was good. It was. I was very impressed with Monica Calhoun (I think she's the best actress in the movie), next is Stacy Dash, then Lisaraye, and Lil' Kim. The story was good and it held my attention. The film didn't have that "BET movie" feel and appeared to be quality production. The only thing that dissappointed me was LisaRaye (who I rented the movie to see). I like her as an actress, but the role didn't seem to suit her. Maybe because it was the line with her other roles. I would have like to see her strecth a little. She was still good and I see her growing as an actress. Also, how can Lil' Kim and Lisaraye "lay low" in what they were wearing. Lil' kim and her "twins" and LisaRaye (just the color of her outfit). Li' Kim did and good acting job. She impressed me. It was great to see Stacy Dash again and I wish she could have had more screen time. Check out the movie!!!!
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Summary: The movie was not that bad.
Review: I bought the movie today and I just watched it. I wanted to see this movie for a long time and I thought it was ok. Stacy Dash and Marie Matiko gave great performances. I wish Stacy Dash had played the lead character and the lead played by Monica Calhoun had played her character. I also think the costumes were very nice. They allowed for each character to have their own individual style and color. I enjoyed the movie because it was different. I really love that the movie was about strong African-American women in a different setting. The story line could have used a little more work. The ending with Macy Grey was not explained in the movie very good. I am still a little confused about that. All in all, I have seen much worse that others thought was great and if you consider the fact that it was low budget, it was a good movie. Please do not let the fact that Bobby Brown is in the movie stop you from enjoying it. He does not have a lot of time in the movie and he is not that bad.
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Summary: Avoid this movie...
Review: I can't think of anything nice to say about it. From the dialog to the costumes -- it never quite fit together. All of the actresses in this movie have done much better elsewhere, buy those movies and skip this!
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Summary: A different kind of western.
Review: I happened to see this movie today for the first time and I thought it was a good movie. I normally do not care for the old cowboy type movies, but this had one had a story line. This is a different kind of western with many talented young, African American actors. It is a must see.
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Summary: Big Western Fan
Review: I Love this movie, I am a Cowboy, and Cowgirl buff. I rushed out and purchase my own copy. Can you tell me where to fine the sound track? I have tried Best Buy and Circuit City. Help''' Big Western Fan
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Summary: Yes Today!!!
Review: I loved this movie. It had a lot of funny parts that make you laugh and scoff at all those western movies out there. People are missing the point of, "Gang of Roses". It's supposed to be a quirky movie. It's not really meant to be a "Western Film", as it is an ironic movie that combines the old west and hip hop. It plays with your amagination and broadens you horizons. If you take this movies as a serious "Western Film", then you won't enjoy it. It's meant to be humorous. All of the woman did a great job at acting. I give major credit towards Lil'Kim, on her first feature film. She did a good job, and showed she is an entertainer, and not just another "Black Actress". She is versitle, and has a lot of talent.
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