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Summary: You should be payin me...
Review: ...or THEM rather. Dolemite, in it's purest form, is certainly a movie worthy of anyone's attention. Whether you watch it for the "skull splitting, brain blasting action" or for its intellegent and insightful look into the life of a classy pimp in today's cutting-edge empire of prostitution, Dolemite is of a calibur that hasn't been matched since Max Julien's brilliant interpretation of the "Pimp of the Year" himself, Goldie "The Mack". While Dolemite may not have the finesse of an 80's action hero, such as Malone (played by Burt Reynolds in the brilliant epic directed by Harry Cokliss), without a doubt, his actions illustrate the raw charisma and leadership demanded of a first-class pimp. The fact that Burt Reynolds did not appear in the movie seriously decreased the value of the film. However, as it is highly unlikely that Burt Reynolds would appear in a blaxploitation film, I will bear this in mind while rating this movie.
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Summary: The best blacksploitation movie ever!!
Review: A great movie, fun because of its low, low budget, its horrible stunts (watch for Dolemite's kick to a detective: it misses completely!), and the awsome lines delivered by Rudy Ray Moore. Buy it!! you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Classic 70's "Blaxploitation" Movie
Review: Although I enjoyed the 2nd installment, "The Human Tornado" a little more than I did this one, I enjoyed this movie. The plot, if you can call it that, involves Dolemite being released from jail to take down another pimp, Willie Green.
Along the way, there are all of the prerequisites for movies of this particular genre, the racist white cops, the pimped out rides, the "jive sucka" laced dialogue, the pimped out clothing and lots of T&A.
The fight scene at the end is so corny it will leave you in tears. The musical performances are even funnier!! This is definitely a MUST SEE 70's movie.
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Summary: "I am Joe Blow, lover man"
Review: Although this movie is very funny and fitting, if very low budget, interpretation of Rudy Ray Moore's stylings, it has some horrendous failings. Boom mikes in shots, bad acting, and special effects gone horribly awry are littered throughout, and half of the movie seems to be concerned with showing off people's cars. But, if you like your Blaxploitation movies as gratuitous as they come, then "Dolemite"'s for you. (In the scene selection menu, on the DVD, the labels were lifted from "Petey Wheatstraw" by accident)
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Summary: No doubt, one of the worst movies ever
Review: And like all the other reviews said, one of the funniest things you'll see. What slays me is how fat this guy is. I mean, he's supposed to be this kung fu expert or whatever, and the guy wears a cumberbund to hide his gut!...Just having boom mikes visible doesn't automatically make for an Ed Wood style comedy (check out "Walking Tall", the police station parking lot scene). But there are so many foul-ups along with the bad acting and stupid dialogue, that the entire effect is just a howl from beginning to end. Great for parties.
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Summary: Don't Buy It For Quality, But for Laughs!
Review: As an avid fan of the Blaxploitation Genre, you find that quite often, people shoot down these classics. The reasons ranging from Bad acting to terrible DVD Quality. However, if you don't try and dissect these films, but just watch them, then you will be greatly entertained. "Dolemite" is no doubt a prime example. I own the Box Set of "Dolemite" films, and it is very much worth watching. I see hanging mics, and various other mistakes in filmmaking (including poor editing of a love scene), but I found myself laughing until I cried. In addition to that, I have borrowed some very memorable lines for conversations at work!!!
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Summary: Don't Buy It For Quality, But for Laughs!
Review: As an avid fan of the Blaxploitation Genre, you find that quite often, people shoot down these classics. The reasons ranging from Bad acting to terrible DVD Quality. However, if you don't try and dissect these films, but just watch them, then you will be greatly entertained. "Dolemite" is no doubt a prime example. I own the Box Set of "Dolemite" films, and it is very much worth watching. I see hanging mics, and various other mistakes in filmmaking (including poor editing of a love scene), but I found myself laughing until I cried. In addition to that, I have borrowed some very memorable lines for conversations at work!!!
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Summary: " A must-see for those of you with soul."
Review: Basically, Dolemite,(the first and best of the three films, including Petey Wheatstraw and the Human Tornado), is an urban epic. Complete with a harsh look at the realities of urban decay and white flight. Our hero, Dolemite is seemingly the only one with a plan to fight back against the man.
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Summary: ***** you know i don't wear no god-damned cotton draws
Review: Best movie ever. It has everything. Dolemitism is not a fad, its a religion. Pimpin', Hustlin', fightin the man and lovin the hoes. Six starz
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Summary: Dolemite Deluxe!
Review: Certainly this film is not for everybody---but for anyone with a sense of humor and love of period film Ð buy this immediately! Where else can you get a run down of 70Õs fashion, a period vocabulary primer, karate trained hookers, crime, a rap about the TitanicÕs sinking, shoot outs, and a co-star named Queen Bee (watch for her moving crying scene early on in the wardens office!) With a filming style thatÕs a cross between a porno movie/Dawn of The Dead/ and Car Wash, you cannot go wrong. This is one to watch over and over againÉafter you put the kids to bed.
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