Back on the Strip

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Back on the Strip

R

Released Aug 18, 2023

1h 57m

Comedy

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After losing the woman of his dreams, Merlin moves to Las Vegas to pursue work as a magician, only to get hired as the front man in a revival of the notorious Black male stripper crew, The Chocolate Chips. Led by Luther -- now broke and broken -- the old, domesticated, out-of-shape Chips put aside former conflicts and reunite to save the hotel they used to perform in while helping Merlin win back his girl.

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

"Back on the Strip" is worth seeing for its hardworking cast.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 18, 2023

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Despite some amusing moments, it never really takes off, burdened by a tiresome romantic subplot that periodically stops the movie dead in its tracks.

Aug 18, 2023

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Peter Debruge

Variety

This lean team effort is Sanders’ directorial debut, and he gets the laughs. Strip away the pomp and polish of a bigger-budget project, and that’s all that matters.

Aug 18, 2023

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Monique Jones

Common Sense Media

Unfortunately, this comedy is hampered by jokes that seem both stale (as in they would have been fresher in the early 1990s) and off-putting...

Rated: 2/5

Aug 25, 2023

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James Verniere

Boston Herald

Despite big-name cast, "Strip" is a drag.

Rated: C

Aug 18, 2023

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Andrew Parker

The Gate

Back on the Strip doesn’t know when to leave well enough alone, and while some of this stuff works in fits and starts – particularly the romantic rivalry between [Love] and [Smoove] – most of it struggles to rise above everything else going on.

Rated: 4/10

Aug 18, 2023

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Francis

movie was very funny and timely innm this age of racial discord

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/01/23

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AUNDRELL

The movie was great! The food prices were too expensive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/27/23

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Wanda

Enjoyed the movie, had some adult language but overall an entertaining movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/27/23

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Romaine W

It was hilarious. I loved it!! A good laugh is very good for the soul.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/23/23

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Shay G

I thought the movie started a little slow, but ended up being hilarious. It was great to see the bigger stars like Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish, let the other comedians have the spotlight. I love them for that!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/23/23

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Tiffany T

Horrible movie. I figured with all of the amazing actors and actresses in it that wed at least get a few good laughs. Nope. All around very low budget

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/22/23

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Luther "Mr. Big"

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Verna

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Synopsis

After losing the woman of his dreams, Merlin moves to Las Vegas to pursue work as a magician, only to get hired as the front man in a revival of the notorious Black male stripper crew, The Chocolate Chips. Led by Luther -- now broke and broken -- the old, domesticated, out-of-shape Chips put aside former conflicts and reunite to save the hotel they used to perform in while helping Merlin win back his girl.

Director: Chris Spencer
Producer: Geno Taylor, Missy Valdez, Elie Samaha, Wesley Snipes, Tiffany Haddish, Donald Kushner, Jeru Tillman, Chris Spencer, Eric Daniel
Screenwriter: Eric Daniel, Chris Spencer
Distributor: Luminosity Releasing
Production Co: MMJ Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 18, 2023, Wide
Runtime: 1h 57m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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