Hustle and Flow (2005)

Solid Gold...

Wow...there's nothing original about this movie, but the characterization and the acting is top notch. Terrence Howard gives an Oscar worthy performance and does such an incredible job of becoming his character. I completely disagree with those that have called this out-dated or overly cliche. Cliche it may be, but let's be honest here - most of the best movies are. The question is how does the movie move you, and Hustle and Flow is incredible. I'm going to go out and buy the soundtrack tomorrow. June 12, 2008

This movie was a hustle

Terrence Howard is a great actor and for him to be in a movie this dumb is reeks of the same desperation to stay relevant that Cuba Gooding Jr had when he played the godawful Boat Trip. Terrence Howard plays D'Jay, a pimp who tries to get into the rap business. The movie is dull and you can tell that Terrance did not want to be there by looking at how bland his performance is. His songs are dull and painful to listen to and the fact that they were even nominated for an award is a good reason not not take award shows serious. I mean Its Hard Out Here For A Pimp is a straight garbage and any sane person can tell you that "D'Jay" cant flow for diddly squat. Despite the glowing reviews for this movie, it was a pretty tedious and lame affair. And the soundtrack that accompanies the movie is just as bad as the movie itself. Two thumbs WAY down for this minstrel theater disasterpiece. March 22, 2008

It's Already Insignificant

Just this week I rewatched 1976's Taxi Driver and was struck by how ahead of its time that movie looked. In contrast, Hustle & Flow looks like a B-movie after just two years. This movie was one of those over-hyped studio babies that had so much money sunk into it that Paramount had to push it like mad via advertising. This movie was all political campaign and soft substance. The irony wasn't lost on even the jaded Hollywood community. Remember the award presenter's comment just after the soundtrack won an Oscar? February 20, 2008

CRAIG BREWER, OPUS 2

**** 2005. Written and directed by Craig Brewer. Two nominations and one Academy award. Excellent second movie of a director who came up with a first-class film Black Snake Moan one year later. Three common themes in these movies : redemption, no good girls and music. Simply worth your attention. January 26, 2008

Surprise Surprise

I absolutely didn't think I was going to like this movie. As a rental, it's been in my house for more than two months, but finally on this cold GA night, I popped it in and was blown away. Being from Memphis myself, this film easily captured the poor sector masterfully. Granted Djay and his ho's are not your ordinary heroes, but it's that elusive what-happened-to-my-dream feeling that truly taps into the audience's heart. I know I'm late to the party, but Bravo. This movie is well worth seeing. January 4, 2008

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