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Bodied

R Released Nov 2, 2018 2h 1m Comedy TRAILER for List
89% Tomatometer 83 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
A progressive graduate student finds success and sparks outrage when his interest in battle rap as a thesis subject turns into a competitive obsession.
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Critics Consensus

With its thorny themes and aggressive humor, Bodied dares to offend - and justifies its approach with a subversive comedy that edifies as it entertains.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Screenwriter Alex Larsen packs in so many ideas that the film is as intellectually dense as anything by Jean-Luc Godard, though director Joseph Kahn maintains a fluid style throughout. Feb 24, 2020 Full Review Richard Brody New Yorker It's neither a rewarding drama nor a substantial set of ideas, but its implications and by-products, suggestions and overtones are far more enjoyable to contemplate than the movie is to experience. Nov 9, 2018 Full Review Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture Bodied is uneven, but it has the fire where it counts. Nov 5, 2018 Full Review Kurt Halfyard ScreenAnarchy Satire is tricky business; one weak link and the entire edifice collapses. Bodied is a brash and loud testament. Jun 9, 2023 Full Review Will Perkins That Shelf It’s nice to be reminded that a movie can still be both a subversive pop culture satire and a god damned entertaining piece of filmmaking. Rated: 9/10 Jun 9, 2023 Full Review Eric Vespe Slashfilm Bodied is way more complex than it has any right being and is a rocking rollercoaster of a viewing experience. Rated: 9/10 Jun 9, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D Needs more battles, less personal drama Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/23 Full Review Adolfo Y A good YouTube original with the guy from Austin and Ally! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/23 Full Review Daniel M Terrible acting, directing, characters and editing. I didn't last more than 30 min. It was so cringe I couldn't finish it lol Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/31/23 Full Review Dr. Roselle W If you love battle rap or want to see a version that is kinda close this is exaggerated but has so many cameos. Loved it!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/23 Full Review Natalio M The gingerbread man is on fuego & his bars are 🔥! This moving had me cracking up with its wit and delivery throughout. Definitely worth the price of admission. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Aravalien F This is the best movie of this genre since 8 Mile, and I'm saying that as a Stan. The CGI was so amazingly crafted to deliver the inner punch lines, that it mashed perfectly with the best fuckin, most hilarious lines ever! This movie is fuckin fire, and it's staying in my top 10 fave movie library. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A progressive graduate student finds success and sparks outrage when his interest in battle rap as a thesis subject turns into a competitive obsession.
Director
Joseph Kahn
Producer
Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Adi Shankar, Jil Hardin
Screenwriter
Alex Larsen
Distributor
Neon
Production Co
Shady Films, Bodied Productions, YouTube Originals
Rating
R (Strong Language|Brief Nudity|Some Drug Use|Sexual Content Throughout)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 2, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 3, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$114.0K
Runtime
2h 1m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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