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Dolemite Is My Name

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Performer Rudy Ray Moore develops an outrageous character named Dolemite, who becomes an underground sensation and star of a kung-fu, anti-establisment film that could make or break Moore.
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In dramatizing Rudy Ray Moore's stranger-than-fiction story, Eddie Murphy makes Dolemite Is My Name just as bold, brash, and ultimately hard to resist as its subject.

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Prahlad Srihari Little White Lies Craig Brewer's film similarly romanticises the dream factory that is cinema. So, it is not just a loving tribute to a counterculture-inspired genre but also to the dreamers whose determination and desire far outweighed their skills and knowledge. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 24, 2020 Full Review Tim Grierson Screen International Murphy's ebullient co-star underlines one of Dolemite Is My Name's subtler points: Sometimes, betting on yourself inspires others to believe in themselves, too. Dec 19, 2019 Full Review Chris Klimek NPR Certainly the blue-chip cast that has shown up to support Murphy in the buoyant-but-superficial Netflix biopic Dolemite Is My Name is its own tribute to Moore's intersectional significance... Dec 19, 2019 Full Review Cory Woodroof For the Win (USA Today) Blending his dramatic chops with his commanding approach to comedy, Murphy is simply breathtaking when he really dives into the headrush of Moore’s presentation. Jul 8, 2024 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …for Wesley Snipes and Eddie Murphy, Dolemite gives them a chance to shine, and they grab it with both hands…the result seems to airbrush its subject to gain mainstream acceptance… Rated: 3/5 Jun 23, 2024 Full Review Vadim Rizov Filmmaker Magazine This is a pleasant enough return to the public eye... Dec 5, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Icant Say Nostalgic. Reminder of a lesson in life we must remember Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/26/19 Full Review Noah Outstanding movie! Eddie Murphy is back to his old self comedy. Loved this movie and you will not be disappointed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/09/19 Full Review Applez_007 Awesome move!! Great theme..great cast & definitely great laughs! 2 👍's Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/16/19 Full Review Marcella I love this movie...Eddie Murphy was amazing! He captured the true essence of who Rudy Ray Moore was and how he made himself a living legend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/19 Full Review dennis t great performance by the entirethe cast. great story line Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/19 Full Review Robert B This is Eddie Murphy the star. Full of energy, living loud, brash and funny as f___. This character is perfect for him to release his raw, kinetic, comedic genius on. And he can act. We feel for this guy, rooting him on. Some great casting also. Da'Vine Jay Randolph is a standout. But lot more great roles here. But, basically this is the confident, cocksure Eddie Murphy as star we have not seen in a long time. He owns every shot he is in. Nice to see him back! Maybe some stand-up soon? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/14/19 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Performer Rudy Ray Moore develops an outrageous character named Dolemite, who becomes an underground sensation and star of a kung-fu, anti-establisment film that could make or break Moore.
Director
Craig Brewer
Producer
John Davis, John Fox, Eddie Spaghetti
Screenwriter
Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Netflix
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Graphic Nudity|Crude Sexual Content)
Genre
Biography, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 4, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 25, 2019
Runtime
1h 58m
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