In 1970's LA, Rudy Moore is a comedy and rap pioneer who finally finds success with his alter ego, Dolemite. Not satisfied, he sets his sights next on the big screen.
Eddie Murphy (Rudy), Keegan Michael Key (Jerry), Mike Epps (Jimmy), Craig Robinson (Ben), Tituss Burgess (Toney), Da'Vine Randolph (Lady Reed), Snoop Dogg (Roj), Wesley Snipes (D'Urville), Chris Rock (Bobby).
Dolemite Is My Name begins well enough with some background as Rudy attempts to break into show business and repeatedly fails. But when he creates a new alter ego named Dolemite, his local community begins to take notice. With some success finally under his belt, Rudy next aims for the big-screen where he finds success during the 1970's Blaxploitation period. The result is an interesting story that is fairly entertaining.
Acting was solid with Murphy delivering wonderfully in a role that fit him well and seeming to work well with others. Randolph also did well with good emotion and an experienced feel. Key did nicely and added a bit of contrast while Dogg, Snipes, and Rock added some experience and names to the cast but little else. The remainder of the supporting cast was enjoyable.
Sets, backgrounds, and camera work are nicely done and the film does a decent job of bringing us back to the 1970's. Mild action scenes were fun and technically good. Sound and soundtrack are nicely done throughout.
Overall Dolemite Is My Name is fun, but didn't quite deliver the comedy we had hoped. The film moves along pretty well and engages the audience but in the end, didn't deliver much else unless you are interested in 70's Blaxploitation films or Rudy Moore.
With some nudity, sexuality, violence, fake gore, and more curse words than we could count, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 1.2.20
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Biography, Movies Based on Real Life
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
Eddie Murphy (Rudy), Keegan Michael Key (Jerry), Mike Epps (Jimmy), Craig Robinson (Ben), Tituss Burgess (Toney), Da'Vine Randolph (Lady Reed), Snoop Dogg (Roj), Wesley Snipes (D'Urville), Chris Rock (Bobby).
Dolemite Is My Name begins well enough with some background as Rudy attempts to break into show business and repeatedly fails. But when he creates a new alter ego named Dolemite, his local community begins to take notice. With some success finally under his belt, Rudy next aims for the big-screen where he finds success during the 1970's Blaxploitation period. The result is an interesting story that is fairly entertaining.
Acting was solid with Murphy delivering wonderfully in a role that fit him well and seeming to work well with others. Randolph also did well with good emotion and an experienced feel. Key did nicely and added a bit of contrast while Dogg, Snipes, and Rock added some experience and names to the cast but little else. The remainder of the supporting cast was enjoyable.
Sets, backgrounds, and camera work are nicely done and the film does a decent job of bringing us back to the 1970's. Mild action scenes were fun and technically good. Sound and soundtrack are nicely done throughout.
Overall Dolemite Is My Name is fun, but didn't quite deliver the comedy we had hoped. The film moves along pretty well and engages the audience but in the end, didn't deliver much else unless you are interested in 70's Blaxploitation films or Rudy Moore.
With some nudity, sexuality, violence, fake gore, and more curse words than we could count, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 1.2.20
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Biography, Movies Based on Real Life
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
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